What’s the definition of a mountaineer?

August 9, 2011 Opinion and advice alpinism, bouldering, british mountaineering council, climbing, ecuador, gasherbrum, high altitude mountaineering, hill walking, indoor climbing, pakistan, rock climbing, scafell pike, sport england, tramping, trekking 27 Comments

I’d been climbing for several years before I dared to call myself a mountaineer. I suddenly realised it one evening a couple of years ago when I got introduced to someone down a pub with the words, “here’s my friend

What price an outdoor gear reviewer?

June 29, 2011 Opinion and advice advertising, blogging, climbing, digi comms, gear reviews, google, old post, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots

Apart from a few Google Ads and the odd Mars bar provided by Amazon’s associate links programme, I’ve never tried making anything out of my website by advertising. Although I’ve been approached many times, I’ve always ended up deciding I

Putting together an adventure travel kit list

January 19, 2011 Opinion and advice adventure travel, backpacking, camping, climbing, trekking, walking boots

It’s a familiar story (though hopefully not too familiar). Your bags are all packed, you’ve put your passport and e-tickets somewhere accessible and you’re heading to the airport when a sudden thought strikes you. “Shit, I’ve forgotten to pack my