Since coming out of hospital with Kit, last December, I’ve been keen to ‘get back on it’. To me ‘getting back on it’ meant doing some sport, forming some kind of routine and being slightly organised. After months of bedrest and a couple of months not leaving Kit’s bedside in NICU even the smallest amount […]
“What was harder Squash, Everest or having a baby?”. I have been asked this question so many times since Kit was born and I definitely have the answer (keep reading to find out!). But I’ve also been thinking about the similarities of both “events”. I never imagined climbing Everest 7 years ago would have helped […]
Reaching 24 weeks pregnant was a huge mile stone!! Add to that seeing the consultant recently and having good news was the best feeling in the world. My previous blog, we’re having a baby, will bring you fully up to date with what’s been going on and why there’s a few issues. In a nut […]
Freeflo and I have teamed up for the past two years with Snow+Rock to deliver backcountry ski touring adventure courses in Tignes. With record snowfall this season, we knew that the course was going to be a good one. Snow+Rock Backcountry Ski Touring Adventure With more and more people venturing into the backcountry there’s huge […]
Some of you may already know about the Knickers Philosophy, “If your knickers are right, then your day goes right.” Background When I first began mountaineering I missed the bit about bring 4 pairs of knickers on a month-long expedition. I was away for 28 days, so I took 28 pairs! Although it was a […]
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted to do an off-piste adventure by Mountain Tracks – a small team of Mountain Guides and Ski Coaches who share a passion for the mountains and deliver alpine mountain experiences. They had had a last-minute cancellation for their off piste adventure week. It was in Sainte Foy […]
“Squash, it does seem a bit backwards, climbing Everest, doing the expeditions you’ve done, to now do your Mountain Leader Award.” stated Nathan as we were navigating our way towards a bothy (a small hut used as a mountain refuge) on the South West coast of the Isle of Rum on our ML assessment a […]
I love skiing and I’m passionate about mountaineering. A few years ago I started ski touring (skiing across open country, walking uphill on skis as well as skiing downhill). For me ski touring is the perfect sport – I can enjoy the thrill of skiing and get my kicks climbing the mountain too. Attaching skins […]
Next week on Wednesday 19th October at 6.30pm I’ll be at Snow & Rock in Covent Garden with Floss Cockle from Freeflo inspiring your adventure. Are you a skier who wants to take things to the next level, go off piste and ski tour into the back country? If so, then this event is for […]
Two years ago an email appeared in my inbox from Matt Prior. “Having recently spoken to our mutual friend about a few trips, your name came up and it reminded me, I still need to write to Squash. Unfortunately we haven’t met face to face…” Matt continued by telling about some of his projects and […]