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Water, Water, Everywhere in the Alpujarras
In the UK we just got out the hosepipe and watered everything. It was easy. Just turn a tap. Not as easy in a hot country like Spain where water is at a premium. This is how we water our land in southern Spain.
Trips to the wild and windswept Patagonian Icefield
A summary of our expeditions to the Southern Patagonian Icefields
A Collection of My Favourite Mountaineering Quotes
Some of the best ones are here, some happy, some sad. But mountaineering quotations that will make you think!
Debilitating effects of Snowblindness, a personal experience
My own personal experience of the effects of becoming snow blind, after a tough time on the Patagonian Icecap
A collection of emails sent home in the early days of my arrival in Spain. In late 2002 packed up my pickup truck with my worldly possessions and Rocky, my black Labrador and headed south. The first place we came to was Lanjarón in the Alpujarras.
The Road to Self Sufficency, Alpujarras
We are not naturals at the self-sufficiency game. Were not experts either. But, it is fun and there is a certain satisfaction at growing your own!
Investigating My Grandfather’s Part in World War One
I have kept sane during the enforced Covid19 lock down by getting involved in projects that normally I wouldn't have time to complete. One such project is researching my grandfathers role in World War One. Below is a summary of my research including battle maps
Queen Boudica (Boadicea) of the Iceni was my 66th Grandmother!
Yes, it's true! I came from Granny Boadicea. My 66th Grandmother in fact. Here is the research done by my father establishing that. Thanks Dad.
Deliverance (The Sequel) - In The Wilderness No One Can Hear You Scream
So there we were. A nice warm day, no clouds. What to do? So why not try that flat topped mountain that we can just see from our house that's in an unknown and remote location?
Oh, Patagonia, to leave you we shall weep
Brilliant Poem by Michelle Wakeley about her time spent on our 2010 Southern Patagonian Icecap Expedition
The Cameron Clan - speculation as to the story and heritage of our family
My father spent many years researching his Cameron Ancestry. In the days before the internet this meant studying documents in churches, schools and official buildings. Most of what he found is fact but there were some gaps that he tried to fill with speculation
2011 - Reflections on a year in the mountains
2011 has been unforgettable in so many ways. There were ups and downs, of course (it is the mountains after all…..ha ha!), but experiences in the Sierra Nevada and Patagonia have shown me some insights I thought I’d share with you
Rocky the Labrador. First dog, faithful friend, never forgotten
Sadly my first ever dog, Rocky, died on Friday 22nd May 2009 after losing a battle with the horrible disease, Leishmaniasis. He was a great dog and faithful companion
Patagonian Icecap Expedition 2016
The expedition was beset by unsettled weather and enforced route changes due to unseasonal warm weather.
The Importance of Teamwork on an Expedition
There is no room for individuals if you plan to visit wild, untamed mountain wilderness. Every day can have it’s own challenges and difficulties. Teamwork is everything!
Expedition Trip Report Patagonian Icecap November 2014
Trip report, personal thoughts and recommendations after this years expedition to the Patagonian Icecap
Kamchatka Part 6 - Last few days in Russia
Trip report from day 6 of our expedition to ski the highest volcanoes in Kamchatka
Kamchatka Part 5 - The escape and a very long bus ride
Trip report from day 5 of our expedition to ski the highest volcanoes in Kamchatka
Kamchatka Part 4 - Deteriorating weather
Trip report from day 4 of our expedition to ski the highest volcanoes in Kamchatka
Kamchatka Part 3 - Waiting for a weather window at base camp
Trip report from day 3 of our expedition to ski the highest volcanoes in Kamchatka
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