A day at the races
I spent Saturday watching some of the Gold Cup at Oliver’s Mount. It’s a motorcycle road racing track on the hill overlooking Scarborough, and for a good value day out…
In praise of the Meindl Bhutan
Last summer, I bought myself a pair of Meindl Bhutans, and as hiking boots go they’re hands-down the best pair I’ve ever owned. The Bhutan is the successor to the…
The big expedition gear review: sleeping, carrying and cooking
Over the past couple of years I seem to have spent a fair amount of time and money on outdoor gear, and I’ve been thinking that it might be worth…
Returning from my Green Ribbon, and a bit of hindsight
I’m finally back at my cottage, conspicuous from afar in our well-kept village on account of its wild, untrimmed hedges and a little front garden so overgrown that you can…
Treriksröset
So here I am. The border cairn at Treriksröset, my finish line at the Finnish line. Fifty-six days and 1391km on the trail, and my Green Ribbon is over. It’s…
Nordkalotten
Let it be said, the Nordkalotten trail as it cuts up through Norway is an absolute joy for hikers. It’s fairly demanding at times, with a lot of ascent through…
Abisko
After sixteen days walking the Kungsleden, I’ve reached the flash turiststation at Abisko, and I find myself in contemplative mood. This final part of the Kungsleden was everything I was…
Vakkotavare
After struggling just a little (mainly with my morale) on the previous leg from Jäkkvik, the stretch of path between Kvikkjokk and Saltoluokta has been an absolute treat. It’s like…
Kvikkjokk
I’ve passed 1000km. Quite a milestone, in its way, though of course there is a lot further to go. Just a quick update from Kvikkjokk STF station, where I decided…
Ammarnäs, and time for some ruthless pack whittling
A quick update from the comfort of Ammarnäs hostel, where I spent last night sheltering from an electrical storm. Rarely have I been so pleased by a decision to take…
