I have been spending a fair amount of time in Newlands Forest scouting the single tracks. Most I did not know properly for a new super route.… Read more “CRAG midweek trail run”
Table Mountain Challenge 2010 race report
First of all thanks Trevor for putting on a great show. It all seemed to go smoothly (for me anyway). The week leading up to the race… Read more “Table Mountain Challenge 2010 race report”
utmb 2010 in pictures
Chamonix Valley: peaks on the left are: Les Drus, Aiguile du Midi (furthest right of the spikes) and Mont Blanc (highest peak in Western Europe) UTMB… Read more “utmb 2010 in pictures”
Refocus:
The big question in my head for the past week has been what to focus on for the rest of the year. It was always going to be… Read more “Refocus:”
UTMB 2010, my experience
I can’t really call this a race report but here goes my experience anyway. 27 August 17h00: 1,5hours to kick off I get dressed and ready. I… Read more “UTMB 2010, my experience”
aiguile du midi
The sun has finally appeared! There is an amazing vibe in town with slick looking dudes in bright coloured shoes, packs and jackets everywhere. And I am… Read more “aiguile du midi”
chamonix the centre of the outdoor world
1991: – I arrive ready to test myself in the Mecca of climbing. My bag is heavy and I pitch my tent in the pimple of Chamonix-… Read more “chamonix the centre of the outdoor world”
Black Diamond Competition!
I am fortunate to announce the second competition in conjunction with Black Diamond. This time around the guys and girls from Ram Mountaineering have sponsored me a Black… Read more “Black Diamond Competition!”
Easy Rider take three:
Do you ever have visions of sitting on a big chopper cruisin through the country? Hair flapping in the wind…. sorry here my dream bubble bursts (I… Read more “Easy Rider take three:”
Random thoughts around gear and techniques
In a sport like trail running we pay a weight penalty for every extra tool we carry with us, so getting kit that really works is critical!… Read more “Random thoughts around gear and techniques”
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