North East Coast Mini road trip along the North East coastline starting at Whitley Bay, and meandering down to Bridlington. Crammed in before we started back at university.
North Coast 500 Three week 1500 mile roadtrip, starting from Leeds up the east coast, all around Scotland, and heading down the west coast. All in a hire van!
Lake District Several sumers of working and playing in the Lakes. There is so much to explore...
Mountaineering LUUHC Two hiking trips to Scotland with Leeds University, one in the Mamores, and the other Torridon.
Tanzania (i) Lading a commercial expedition with a school from Doncaster. Five day trek climbing Mount Meru with amazing views across to its neighbour Kili.
Homemade Camper Taking the plunge by buying a van and investing in the back.
Switzerland Cow bells, lush meadows, cheese, bread, rock and via ferratas.
N.Wales Last minute holiday parks, bouncing in mines, abandoned stately homes, and beach-mountain vistas.
Inner Hebrides Exploring the Isle of Coll and Tiree for two weeks, with pristine sand and turquoise seas, coupled with 50+mph wind, broken tents, and broken car :(
Ecuador Leading a month long commercial expedition with a school from Berkshire. We spent two weeks living up in the Andes Mountains and two down in the rainforest. This was a diverse and impressive country.
Climbing Club Founding and managing a university climbing club, with insight into its difficulties and pleasures.
Leeds & University Starting a new chapter in my life and returning to study up in Leeds.
Tanzania (ii) Lading a commercial expedition with a school from Doncaster. General exploration, project work, and safari.
Sheppards Hut Retreat Escaping the city for some greenery in the North York Moors.
Scottish Mountaineering Squeezing some classic routes in between showers, fog, and sun... 4 seasons in one August week. Standard!
X-Mas Markets Quick jaunt over to the continent for some chocolate, mulled wine, waffles, alchoholic egg stuff and many fairy lights...
Mini Adventures Visiting friends in the Lakes, heading North of the border for a snow day (and sickness), and returning to Yorkshire for climbing, frozen waterfalls, and potholing! Phew.
Isle of Arran Mini-expedition as part of my outdoor university course. Several days hiking, scrambling, and exploring this compact but beautiful island.
High Atlas Mountains Independent trekking expedition to Morocco. We explored two different valleys and summited the highest peak in the Atlas (Toubkal).
South West Several trips around this part of the country over multiple summers.
The Alps Having a family friends chalet as basecamp, to explore one small corner of these stunning mountains.