Very excited to have received the latest of Lowe Alpine’s new rucksack range in the post today! It’s called the ‘Alpine Ascent’ and is an upgraded version of the ‘Alpine Attack’ which I’ve been testing/using for the past twelve months as part of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors ‘Test Team’. So here’s a run through, in Read more

It’s now been nearly three weeks since we were peddling our way across Denmark and we’ve been missing out on some time in the saddle. We didn’t have time to go back to Denmark today, but we did have time to explore a little of our local area at home here in Wales by bike. Read more

I’ve been up Snowdon more times than I can remember, in all seasons and by all the main routes. Today, however, was a new experience for me…. What I soon came to realise, was that I’d never been up Snowdon on a summers weekend! It was literally like being on some sort of pilgrimage and from Read more

April showers type weather has continued all this week. We set off on today’s kayaking day in torrential rain, then finished with more of the same. Amazingly, when it came to getting on the water though, the sun came out! Suddenly, out of a gloomy morning, we found a tranquil and calm place to paddle! Back at Read more

I think it’s always great to see your birthday date written down and this year was no exception. It gave me a smile when I checked my phone in the morning to see what time it was… I’ve been very much looked after today, while enjoying a host of Lakeland activities and fine foods. That Read more

After a day of Instructing at the Climbing Wall on Anglesey, I got picked up and taken to the Lake District! We arrived just after dark at a fine residence on the banks of Esthwaite Water, just south of Hawkshead. After a night of merriment, chat and fine dining with the crew, we awoke to Read more