[NOTE - Since writing this blog I now keep the updated list of Volcanic Seven Summits completers on my main Volcanic Seven Summits page here. Similarly the list for Mount Sidley climbers is on the same page.] The previous blog provided a snapshot of my impending expedition to Mount Sidley. This Continue Reading
Climbing Mount Elbrus – to Elbrus
We had just the one night in Cheget following our climb of Mukal. Again we had to sort out gear for the second part of the trip, the attempt on Elbrus. This time the packing was simpler – we could take everything except anything that we knew we would not need. We would be able to Continue Reading
Arctic Adventures
In February I went to Norway. The purpose was to experience camping on snow, pulling sleds (or pulks) and engaging with cold and/or extreme weather over a three day journey. The picture above has been "borrowed" from Arctic Training & Expeditions who organised the trip once I Continue Reading
Into the land of the headhunters (Part 4 – Mount Giluwe)
We had agreed to get up around 5am having arrived late the previous afternoon. Although there is some stirring around that time, the chilly air is a disincentive. There is still a glow in the fire but little warmth coming from it. As the fire ebbs during the night, my snugness also reduces so in Continue Reading
Into the land of the headhunters (Part 3 – En route to Mount Giluwe)
Again it is up at 6am for me, though we need to be away today by 7am for our journey to Mount Giluwe. There is a bit of a drive to get to our start point. I feel fine after yesterday’s exertions on Mt Hagen. Hopefully the fact that I reached about 3,600m (11,800ft) will have helped Continue Reading