The Highest Mountains and Cliffs In The Solar System
It’s not just our own beautiful planet that’s blessed with mountains, but, that being said, I think it will be a long time before explorers will be aiming to climb the highest mountains on other…
The Beloved Wasp
My arch enemy, especially on the heathered moors or in the wooded valleys during Summer. You know how it goes. You sit to eat some fruit or grab a juice and voila, there it is,…
Mt Aconcagua – The Top of The Americas
The highest mountain in the Americas. The highest mountain in the Western hemisphere. The highest mountain in the Southern hemisphere, The highest mountain outside Asia. Mt Aconcagua, Argentina, stands at 22830 ft (6959m) and towers…
The English Lake District – Inspiration not just for walking
Of course my association with the Lake District is the love of the mountains, and over the next weeks and months I will be profiling many many of my favourite climbs and hikes there. BUT!…
Kilimanjaro – The Roof of Africa
Ahhhh the memories. wrapped up in lots of thick clothing, standing on a glacier and watching the sun rise up over the Serengeti. In my opinion Kilimanjaro is the perfect climb to start with if…