The Truth Behind the Smile
First appeared in ukhillwalking.com
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You Can’t be Too Careful
The helicopter lurches violently as it swings round the end of ridge and into the head wind coming down the glen. “Good of
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Bothies, Bikes and Bogs
I can see the bothy from here. It’s tantalisingly close. In fact I’ve been able to see the bothy for quite a while.
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Mallory in Buxton -Radio Derby
This Saturday I’ll be bringing my one-man play about George Mallory to Buxton Pavilion Arts centre. A Night on Everest, organised by
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Admiring the view
First appeared on the Hillwalking UK website. Hope you enjoy. Happy Christmas to my readers.
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Environmental Vandalism
Sometimes I see things that really make me incensed. A little while ago I wrote about a Sand Martin nesting site on the
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The freedom of the hills
First published http://www.ukhillwalking.com/
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Are you a real man
The wind rattles the bothy door and pushes hopefully against the windows, the frames flex under the pressure of the gale but I
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Ice climbing helmets – the next generation
Here’s my latest design, I’m evolving the sport. As soon as you see it you realise it’s obvious. Why did no one think of
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