Sawtooth

I found myself driving a friend to Conwy (North Wales) today for the start of the Dragon’s Back. I’d decided Continue reading →

Mount Kinabalu

Wow, how have six weeks passed since I was in East Malaysia heading up Mount Kinabalu? I have been to Continue reading →

Man v Mountain

​I love coming back to sea level after time spent at altitude. The process of being at high altitude kicks Continue reading →

Elbrus Summit

​”Mountaineering is suffering.”  These were the words Peter said to me as I sat on the snow on the traverse, Continue reading →

Elbrus 19/8

​North High Camp, Elbrus, Russia, Friday 19 August 2016: Today we went on an acclimatisation walk up to Lenz Rocks. Continue reading →

Elbrus North High Camp 17/8

​North High Camp, Elbrus, Russia, Wednesday 17 August 2016: We’re higher on the mountain now – high camp at 3700 Continue reading →

Next Stop Russia

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. I’ve found myself cycling around London more than ever before, and between cycling, Continue reading →

A Day in a Hypoxic Chamber

Yesterday I spent the day in a hypoxic chamber at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH) in London. Continue reading →