I remember a night in the Cairngorms back in 2012, huddled in a tent that felt more like a damp shroud than a shelter. I’d …
Sleeping Properly in a Tent, Eventually
Carrying Optics Where You Can Reach Them
I was halfway up a scree slope in the Cairngorms last October, wind coming in gusts that would make you reconsider your life choices, when …
Which Weather Brings Animals Out
I was standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms last October, soaked to the bone and shivering in a jacket that had finally given up …
Head Torches: Lumens Matter Less Than Battery Life
I’ve spent twenty-two years watching people make the mistake of thinking a head torch is just about chasing the highest lumen count on a shiny …
The Complete Guide to Coastal Walking
I once watched a group of hikers stand on a perfectly sunlit stretch of the Pembrokeshire coast, looking utterly lost because their “complete guide to …
Unexpected Encounters and the Right Reaction
I remember standing on a scree slope in the Cairngorms, the wind cutting through my shell, watching a golden eagle bank low over a ledge. …
Kit for Places Where It Always Rains
I once spent six hours on a ridge in the Cairngorms, watching a group of otherwise capable hikers slowly descend into a state of shivering …
Walking After Dark on Purpose
I remember a descent on the Scafell Pike ridge three years ago—mid-November, about 4:30 PM—when the light didn’t just fade, it vanished. One minute I …
Beyond the Postcard Views: Why Understanding the Benefits of Hiking in Different Seasons Is the Difference Between a Great Day and a Dangerous One.
I was standing on a granite ridge in the Lake District three years ago, watching a group of hikers try to “embrace the autumn colors” …
Survival Isn’t Just About Instinct; It’s About the Social Structures of Elephant Herds and the Unspoken Rules That Keep Them Alive.
I remember sitting in the dust of a dry riverbed in Amboseli, watching a group of bulls drift away from the main line, and it …