Yet another dispatch from the Khumbu valley on my way to Everest. We're having our cake AND eating it at the Hermann Bakery in Pangboche. The
Hitting the trail
Bistārai bistārai ākarṣaka bām̐dara. Most climbers on Everest this season will be starting their blogs with 'Namaste' which means 'Hello' in
Found a way and made one.
Thankyou. Seriously, thankyou. The aim of this blog in particular is to try and show my appreciation for the selfless generosity, time, support,
Seven Days!
Can't believe how lucky I am to be able to childishly imitate the movie 'The Ring' and whisper 'SEVEN DAYS' for the second time in just 2 years. I'm
A day in the life of an Everest climber-to-be…
At a talk last weekend, my fourth of the week (a new personal best!) I was asked: ''When was the last time you said no to someone?''. Which got me
Reviewed: the Invisible Tent
Rather than trickling in bits about my training, I thought I should write a little piece about my recent experiences ahead of this week’s EPIC7
Ice ice baby…
To begin with... a very happy new year to you. 2015 is another exciting year for opportunity and change. Instead of watching the London Eye erupt into
No snow? Never mind – there’s plenty on Everest…
So here's a post before everyone breaks up for the Christmas period. Unless you're working part-time in a restaurant like me, in which case it only
The Everest dream remains afloat!
Had an interesting couple of weeks. Both successes and troughs. So I'll focus on the successes. Glad to confirm Dayinsure.com as the most recent
Solo National Three Peaks Cycle Challenge
It's that time after a challenge where I can take the time to recover in my comfort zone and enjoy reflecting on what I've just endured, whilst
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
Climbing the Dom des Mischabel
After successfully cycling from Chester to Chamonix, there wasn't much time to reflect, relax or enjoy the home comforts. It was straight into the
Chester to Chamonix Update Part 1
So I've finally had chance to sit down and write the first blog update of EPIC7 #3- the Chester2Chamonix cycle. Sadly it's on day 6 and not as soon as
Chester to Chamonix: one teenager, one week, one bike
I glance down wearily at the time on the laptop and once again it's nearing 1am. I feel nauseous from anxiety and tiredness, but it's nothing new.
The Welsh 3000’s Solo
Very pleased to say that the second challenge of the EPIC7 series was a huge success. We're on a roll with 5 still to go! In doing so I realised I was
Coming back stronger: it’s what I do best.
So after nearly a whole week in Kathmandu I've had time to dwell on the events that I've been through on this rollercoaster of a month. I've been able
The cruel and twisted end to Everest 2014.
It's with bitter disbelief and immense disappointment to confirm my Everest 2014 expedition is over. I am utterly gutted and I cannot pretend
On the road to the top of the world…
I've had a really pleasing and encouraging first week of the expedition. From Monjo we took a fair climb up to Namche Bazaar. It was quite gradual,