There was an absolutely hypnotic and uplifting display of colour in the sky this morning. I was driving through the main event but pulled over as the main thrust was dimming to take a photo. It was certainly a shepherds warning as a wild day soon followed. Worth it though for such an inspiring start Read more

Last nights rainfall stayed up on the mountains in the form of snow, so the mornings kayaking plans were thwarted by a lack of high enough river levels. After a good natter in the cafe instead, I set out on a bit of ‘pre-season training’, with a solo ascent of the North Ridge of Tryfan. Read more

Here’s a little journey through the year 2021 to remember some of the best moments and memories that it gave us. Thanks to everyone who was involved in all the adventures! JANUARY 2021 Welsh Ski Touring – Carneddau New Years Day 2021 – Carnedd y Filiast Carneddau Sunset Sledge descent from Filiast Summit Welsh Ski Read more

After a fun New Years Eve celebration at The Cottage, which finished with a spectacular fireworks display from a nearby garden, we ventured over to the coast. It was a slightly surreal start to the year, having been skiing down alpine mountains only a few days ago, to now finding ourselves stood on a warm Read more

Three weeks on the road! Visits, dinners, coffees, catch ups, Christmas dinners and general high quality tom-foolery with multiple family members and friends across the UK, France and Switzerland has provided some excellent Christmas adventures. There was the small matter of unpacking this morning from the back of the well travelled car… And then dealing Read more

Rain continued to pour down all night before our departure from Boug-en-Bresse and it’s not just the alpine mountains that were beginning to flood. The fields that line the toll roads were also filling up and getting worryingly close to the tarmac. The toll roads are not cheap, but they are worth the money for Read more