One more! I consciously say one more instead of ‘the last’. One more ski down the slope.. one more run loop around the lake. Just one more trail to ride the mtb before sunset. One more winter adventure on snowshoes in the Swiss Alps. Before we knew, the snow started melting rapidly and with that… Continue reading Last one? One more!
Category: Mountaineering
Dealing with an injury
How to get through a leg injury and come out mentally & physically stronger You’re training for a marathon. Things are going well; fitness where it should be, finally got your nutrition dialled in, and got all your kit ready. You’re ticking off the days in your calendar and starting to get that pre-event… Continue reading Dealing with an injury
She-Devil
She-Devil Legend has it that unwary hunters would follow a beautiful, flame-haired mountain nymph, only to disappear forever – the Diavolezza is said to get its name from this she-devil. After leaving the car park and strapping on the snowshoes , I spend the lower section of the climb shaking my arms to get the… Continue reading She-Devil
Top tips to stay healthy trekking to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp
Top tips to stay healthy trekking to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Trekking at altitude in the Nepal Himalayas is going to be a much better experience if you are healthy. There are a few little tricks you can do to make sure you stay well and fit. My first adventure to this region… Continue reading Top tips to stay healthy trekking to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp
Climbing the Matterhorn
Climbing the Matterhorn I was telling my friends the other day that at the end of every summer I look back and think.. yeah I’ve had a good one! Whether I‘d do an epic European road trip or venture further, I make sure my summers are filled with adventures, laughs, family & friends’ time, incredible… Continue reading Climbing the Matterhorn
The Swiss Alps & Matterhorn
The Swiss Alps & Matterhorn When I learnt I could take a couple of days off from work there was only one place I wanted to go back to. The Alps. I booked my flight, train and accommodation about 2 weeks ago and immediately started looking into possible places to go hiking. My destination had… Continue reading The Swiss Alps & Matterhorn
Preparation is almost everything
Preparation is almost everything I am always amazed how your body changes in between expeditions and prepares for the next challenge.. It’s been 45 days since I stood on the top of Mont Blanc after having made it to the top on my own. During that day and a half, I put my body through… Continue reading Preparation is almost everything
Mont Blanc solo climb on 17 July
Mont Blanc solo climb on 17 July Shortly after I returned from a successful expedition to the top of Mt Elbrus in June, I started looking into doing a solo attempt on Mont Blanc, as a training climb for the next ‘7 summit’ peak. I was still in a good shape but knew it would… Continue reading Mont Blanc solo climb on 17 July
Thank you
Thank you I am overwhelmed by the amount of support and positive words I’ve been receiving since endeavouring to climb the 7 summits. It gives me an immense amount of energy and I am so thankful for everything. Mom & Dad my dear friends – you know who you are Tim M. & Claire K.… Continue reading Thank you
Let’s b-eat this!
Let’s b-eat this! There’s a charity close to my heart and I just wish I knew about it when I was 16… It is called b-eat and for the past 21 years they have been working with people affected by eating disorders and working in partnership with the media to promote positive reporting about these… Continue reading Let’s b-eat this!