There was a super sunrise today and I happened to be just in the right place to be able to give it some appreciation!  As part of a ‘bushcraft’ skills day, I was in charge of teaching a bit of stick whittling. A fantastic day, with lots of creativity and amazingly, given all the students… Read more

A long day leading a group of students in the mountains, turned into an even longer day than anticipated due to a chance encounter…  We made a lovely journey through the northern Carneddau mountains in atmospherically cloudy, but dry conditions. I was working with Si, for the first time in years and it was great… Read more

Birthday celebrations in Coed y Parc over the last few days for Mother Martin!  Had a champagne reception on Sunday night, then a trip over to Treaddur Bay on Monday, where the surf was pumping into the bay – for those brave enough to get in! (not me!). Took a peek over the cliffs at… Read more

The latest edition of my photo journal series arrived today! Very pleased to see some of my photos in print as well as a great memento from the year.  Read more

On the rocks today…  Not quite the blue sky stunner of yesterday, but nice to be high above the lake. Lots of practice placing rock protection and a little bit of actual climbing too! Got a few soakings as small showers passed by, but otherwise a very fine day of instructing… Read more

Perfect conditions and a strong group made a great combination today for a nice long canoe journey. Pulling up at the waters edge, there was barely even a ripple on the water. A light breeze made us work a bit as we made our way south towards the peaks of the Snowdon range, but nothing… Read more