Books by inspiring female writers and adventurers to offer some escapism during the Coronavirus lockdown.
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I decided to head onto Kinder Scout in the Peak District for my first wild camp of the year. The temperatures went down to around -4 degrees celsius in the night but it was great to be outside.
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My 12 highlights, month-by-month, from 2018. From trekking in Nepal to learning Alpinism. Reflecting on a year of adventure before making plans for the next one!
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A guide to hiking the West Highland Way; a 96-mile hike in Scotland’s west highlands, running from Milngavie to Fort William. My personal experiences, and practical information if you’re thinking of setting off on your first solo adventure!
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An overview of my time at Kendal Mountain Festival 2018; the inspiring events I went to and the underlying feeling I left with.
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September Wild Things features a sustainable brand, a picnic blanket I love, an environmental website and a climbing podcast.
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Our experiences crossing the Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. The hardest but greatest thing I have ever done.
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Part one of our Himalayan adventure, this blogpost follows our journey on the Annapurna Circuit right up to the bottom of Thorong La Pass. Writing about finding routine, overcoming battles, and acclimatising to the higher altitudes.
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End of the Rope by Jan Redford is about the passions, fears and struggles of a female climber; what she must do to conquer her own life and learn to lead again.
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A solo road-trip through Iceland last October, where wild weather and otherworldly landscapes inspired deep thoughts and emotions. An honest account of travelling solo and the way I felt on this journey.
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The adventures and thoughts are motivating me for 2018. From completing a 6C climb to being more productive in my working life. All that's inspiring me for the New Year!
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A hike up Helvellyn via Swirral and Striding Edge with my adventurous friend, Anna Blackwell. Followed by a badly planned descent in the dark and almost missing a train!
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Continuing my bike-tour of New Zealand on the South Island, including sunny Nelson, the rugged West Coast and over Arthur's Pass through a wild wind and rainstorm. Cycling into unforgettable Mount Cook National Park and spending Christmas around Wanaka and Queenstown.
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A journey by bicycle from Auckland, heading north into Northland, around the Coromandel Peninsula before making my way southbound. Cycling through iconic Rotorua, beautiful Lake Taupo, hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing before heading to coastal Napier then down to Wellington.
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