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Wild Things ↟ October 2018

This month’s Wild Things features some beautiful travel blogposts and videos, a reading list, and some inspiring environmentalists.

Wild Things, InspirationAthena MellorOctober 28, 2018inspiration, wild things, environment, plasticComment

Review: Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket

A review of Rab’s newly designed Microlight Alpine Jacket, perfect for wearing in the hills and around town.

GearAthena MellorOctober 24, 2018gear, review, rab, down, down jacket, kit Comment

What the Frack? | The Green Series

All about fracking, its negative impact on the environment, and what we can do to pressure the government to ban it in the UK.

EnvironmentalAthena MellorOctober 21, 2018fracking, environment, enviro, earthComment

Snow, Rock & Ice | Inspired by Alpinism

A journey onto the La Tour glacier above Chamonix, and my first Alpine climbing route featuring snow, rock and ice. This post talks about the impact we have on receding glaciers, and how I’m inspired to learn and document more on my next Alpine trip.

Outdoors, ClimbingAthena MellorOctober 14, 2018glacier, alps, france, mountains, alpinism, mountaineering, climbing Comments

Wild Things ↟ September 2018

September Wild Things features a sustainable brand, a picnic blanket I love, an environmental website and a climbing podcast.

Wild Things, InspirationAthena MellorOctober 11, 2018gear, adventure, environmentComment

Postcards from Cornish Vanlife

Snapshots from a week of van-living in Cornwall; surfing, climbing and slowing down a little.

Roadtripping, OutdoorsAthena MellorOctober 8, 2018vanlife, climbing, surfing, cornwallComment

My Alpine Essentials

A few of my favourite pieces of gear I took on my first mountaineering and climbing trip to the Alps; from Fjallraven leggings to a lightweight Patagonia jacket.

Gear, ClimbingAthena MellorSeptember 22, 2018alps, gear, kit, mountaineering, mountains, alpine, alpinism, climbing, rab, patagonia, fjallraven, bivi Comment

Peaks Beyond Our Feet | Alpine Climbs & Mountain Bivis

My first alpine routes in Chamonix and spending the night sleeping under the moon in our Rab bivi bags. The perfect introduction to mountain life.

Travel, Outdoors, ClimbingAthena MellorSeptember 18, 2018mountains, mountaineering, alpine, alpinism, france, travel, alps, chamonix, bivi, bivyingComment

Wild Things ↟ August 2018

Some of the things I’ve loved seeing online in August, with a focus on mountains and strong women!

Wild Things, InspirationAthena MellorSeptember 12, 2018wild, women, film, inspiration Comment

Norwegian Wilderness | Trekking on the Hardangervidda Plateau

A backpacking trip in Norway on the Hardangervidda Plateau, trekking between DNT cabins and working on an article for Mpora.

Hiking, Outdoors, TravelAthena MellorSeptember 11, 2018norway, trek, hike, trekking, backpacking, scandinavia, wilderness, cabinComment

On Fear

Feeling fear, learning how to overcome it and embrace it.

ReflectionAthena MellorAugust 8, 2018inspiration, fear, climbing, motivation, sport Comment

Wild Things ↟ July 2018

A new section of the blog where I share with you things I’ve loved each month; from gear to podcasts, books to videos. This month I feature a great hike in Snowdonia, a couple sailing the world, and an environmental blogpost.

Wild Things, InspirationAthena MellorJuly 25, 2018podcast, blogpost, inspiration, writing, photography, hike, tryfan, wales, environment, wild things, wildComment

15 Spots in the Pacific Northwest, USA | Adventure Travel Guide

An adventure travel guide to the Pacific Northwest. Fifteen must-see spots for avid adventurers.

12 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint | The Green Series

Telling you about ways you can reduce your carbon footprint, simply by thinking more about what you buy and use, and making a conscious effort to look after the environment.

EnvironmentalAthena MellorJuly 13, 2018environment, eco, carbon footprint, green series, greenComment

The Annapurna Series | Crossing the Thorong La Pass, 5460m

Our experiences crossing the Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. The hardest but greatest thing I have ever done.

Hiking, Outdoors, TravelAthena MellorJuly 8, 2018nepal, mountains, hiking, trekking, asia, himalayas, altitude, adventureComment

Midsummer Feelings

A reflection on the last three summers and the emotions that each year has brought. Getting over sadness, figuring life out and feeling content.

ReflectionAthena MellorJune 21, 2018outside, summer, summer solstice, emotions, feelings, happiness, anxietyComment

The Annapurna Series | Trekking the Annapurna Circuit

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.

Travel, Outdoors, HikingAthena MellorJune 14, 2018nepal, trekking, hiking, adventure, travel, asia, mountains Comments

An Introduction to the Green Series

An introduction to what I’ll be bringing to you in the Green Series; a series of blogposts highlighting ways we can lessen our impact on the environment and protect the earth from damaging human impact.

EnvironmentalAthena MellorJune 6, 2018green, environment, planet, plastic, pollution Comment

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