I can’t believe it’s already been 4 months since our first targeted Three Peaks training walk. In such a short space of time, we’ve gone from howling wintery conditions to what can only be described as a pleasant spring. These past few months our focus for training has been to increase the amount we’re walking. …
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Three Peaks Training | Pen y Fan
I’ve been to the Brecon Beacons quite a few times, especially growing up in Bristol. I’ve been with my family mostly and most recently with my fiancée as we prepare to tackle the Three Peaks challenge later this year! We set the challenge to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, as both of our families have …
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Pooch Routes | Mam Tor
For the second piece in the Pooch Routes blog posts we head out to the Peak District. The whole area is great for mountaineering and this absolutely includes bringing along your four-legged friend for the experience! Mam Tor with your pooch is the focus for this post. We went here on our way to Snowdonia …
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Pooch Routes | Snowdon
If like me and my fiancée you have a little four-legged family member, you might be thinking of the best walks to do with them. Your usual leg stretch at the local park is great. However, sometimes you all need something a little more adventurous. We went to Snowdonia recently on a family holiday and …
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Lake District Walks | Glenridding
2020 was quite the year for me, as it was for everyone. I was ‘stuck’ in Cyprus, spending my time scuba diving, rock climbing and being stuck in the occasional lockdown. I managed to get some posts in and videos onto YouTube, but the lack of travel somewhat limits adventure. What’s Frontpacking Adventures without the …
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Climbing Ben Nevis
Hiking up Britain’s biggest mountain is an achievement many strive for. Nonetheless, many achieve this feat every single year. For those that complete it, there are others who fail and some who even die trying. As Storm Ciara hit the UK, we found ourselves climbing Ben Nevis. The weather was a mild -6°C at the …
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