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A Jolly 24-hour Bike Ride from Chester to Dartmoor

August 8, 2016
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This blog pretty much wrote itself whilst on the saddle. After all – I had 24 hours to think about…

Cho Oyu 2016 – Down, but not out!

June 10, 2016
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So… what’s next? Since Everest last year I’ve been asked this continually. If you’ve read my book you probably have…

What were you doing this last time year?

May 12, 2016
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I was returning from my second attempt to climb Everest. The Nepal earthquake put a stop to that. Three guys…

Settling in at Everest Base Camp

April 23, 2015
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My first blog from Everest base camp and this time I’m glad to be able to report the positive progress…

Living the dream

April 13, 2015
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Yet another dispatch from the Khumbu valley on my way to Everest. We’re having our cake AND eating it at…

Hitting the trail

April 4, 2015
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Bistārai bistārai ākarṣaka bām̐dara. Most climbers on Everest this season will be starting their blogs with ‘Namaste’ which means ‘Hello’…

No snow? Never mind – there’s plenty on Everest…

December 23, 2014
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So here’s a post before everyone breaks up for the Christmas period. Unless you’re working part-time in a restaurant like…

Solo National Three Peaks Cycle Challenge

November 9, 2014
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It’s that time after a challenge where I can take the time to recover in my comfort zone and enjoy…

The long and winding road to Everest 2015 is getting shorter!

October 21, 2014
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Been looking forward to posting this blog for a while!! Epic news folks and I’m absolutely buzzing to be sharing…