How do we keep going when we can’t see the top of the mountain? I wish I had the answer. Perhaps the scariest thing is that nobody really does.
Eating Disorders: A Recipe that Needs to be Heard
World Mental Health Day. We seem to have a day for everything – Star Wars Day, National Doughnut Day, or even International Sheep Day. But this is
Expedition tips: the kit list for a 5,000 mile adventure challenge
Whether it's climbing Everest, rowing the Atlantic, or cycling around the world, we seem to have a fascination about the equipment chosen to get the
I have my challenges, but they don’t have me.
2016 draws to a close and “New Year, New Me” pledges clog my Facebook timeline as we reflect and set new goals: be it to lose weight, start a new job
Cho Oyu expedition: so close yet so far…
We left ABC on 27th September for Camp 1 where I felt strong and confident. It then emerged that I'd picked up some sort of stomach bug. I decided to
SUMMIT PUSH IS ON!
The SUMMIT PUSH IS ON! After a number of days, and few updates, we are pleased to say Alex is currently at Camp 2 with the team, at 7125m waiting
Camp 1 Update
At Camp 1 for a second night, feeling strong. The Ice cliff and Cho Oyu is right behind me. Climbing an 8000m peak is bloomin' hard, but mental
Cho Oyu First Glimpse!
Cho Oyu nearly had Alex falling out of his tent today, when he got his first view of the big hill. Epic doesn't cut it. Not a bad spot to be resting,
A Jolly 24-hour Bike Ride from Chester to Dartmoor
This blog pretty much wrote itself whilst on the saddle. After all – I had 24 hours to think about it! It was one of my few bike challenges wherein
Cho Oyu 2016 – Down, but not out!
So... what's next? Since Everest last year I've been asked this continually. If you've read my book you probably have a better idea. But in the
The long and winding road to Everest 2015 is getting shorter!
Been looking forward to posting this blog for a while!! Epic news folks and I'm absolutely buzzing to be sharing it with you. Especially to be in this