Menu Plan Camping at Glenbrittle Skye

As a seasoned mountaineer, I know that a successful expedition on the mountain depends as much on its provisions as its prowess – here are some ideas to nourish your body and fuel your mountaineering days out from my recent trip to Skye. I experimented in traveling to Skye by public transport and as the… Continue reading Menu Plan Camping at Glenbrittle Skye

Winter Backpacking Trip along the Cumbrian Way

A great trail across the Lake District. Swapping the more normal fastpacking kit for plenty of warm clothes and a tent as we followed the Cumbria Way signs. Each day as we headed north we got to experience the changes to the landscapes across the Lake District through fields and on into the fells and… Continue reading Winter Backpacking Trip along the Cumbrian Way

Preparation for a family trekking holiday to Nepal

Lao Tzu  said that ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’ This post covers some of my thoughts on how we took that first few steps preparing for our family trekking trip to Nepal. Nepal has always had a special place in my heart and the idea was hatched to go… Continue reading Preparation for a family trekking holiday to Nepal