Tag: hiking
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Alpine Dreams: making the jump from climber to alpinist
Written by Jonny Bird At 14 years old, I stood on the summit of Aguille Croche – a minor summit across from the Mont Blanc Massif – staring across at twisting glaciers, sharp ridges and snow capped peaks. This view was enough to stir something within, watching a few tiny figures ascending the slopes above…
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Our favourite winter kit of 2026
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird This winter in the UK can be described using a single word: wet. However, it has also seen some good prolonged winter conditions in Scotland and other mountain regions. We’ve been making a point of getting in some winter days in preparation for an alpine climbing expedition to Bolivia…
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Gear Review – Osprey Eja 48L Pack
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird We’ve been on the look out for a pack that ticks the following boxes: The good news is – we think we’ve found one! Review Big enough for multi-day camping The 48L Eja comes in at the perfect size for a two day camp – although it is perfectly…
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What’s the deal with wild camping anyway?
Written by JonnyBird Wild camping, when done right, can be one of the most memorable ways to enjoy our wild spaces. ‘When done right‘ is a key phrase – and one that we are asked most often about when guiding groups in the mountains. In order to help answer some of the common questions around…
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The Cheviot – more than just a big hill
Written by Jonny Bird It seems appropriate to kick off this particular post with a reader disclaimer: having spent his entire life living in Northumberland, it is very possible that everything written by Jonny in this blog could well be biased… but we’ll let you be the judge of that! The mighty Cheviot, the crown…
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Destination – The Annapurna Himalaya
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird Two weeks in the Annapurna Himalaya, March 2024 The alure of the Himalayas has captured the minds of climbers for decades – those towering peaks hold the stories of daring exploration, legendary first ascents and bold self-discovery. The names Mallory, Irvine, Tenzing, Hillary have become synonymous with exploration – both of uncharted territories and of the self. ‘Brave…
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