It's with bitter disbelief and immense disappointment to confirm my Everest 2014 expedition is over. I am utterly gutted and I cannot pretend
First glimpses of Mt Everest: Eyes on the Prize
I think the reduced oxygen has been getting to me as I've had a busy few hours of "down time" at Gokyo posting updates, sending emails and confusing
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,
Fall Down 7 Times… Get Up 8 Times… Never Ever Give Up.
The tears choked my family as I waved goodbye and shuffled through security at Manchester Airport. The big day was here. "I'll see you in June!" I
All packed: a flask of soup, pack of sandwiches and some money for the cafe…
I often express my thoughts and feelings as I approach the trip of a lifetime but now it's just 2 days away I thought I'd answer a few questions... or
Am I ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
This is the thought that's been niggling my mind a lot the past few weeks. The whole feelings and emotions that Everest brings to my life have
Natural remedies for a New Years hangover…
First of all, it's a little late but happy New Year to all of my followers and supporters! Hope you had a good Christmas too. Only 359 days to the