While researching my book, I contacted lots of different explorers and adventurers and asked them to contribute a top tip in their given field. It was impossible to include all of them in the book however so I will publish some of the extra ones on this website. These ten tips come from Charlie Paton of Extreme Outdoor Adventures. Charlie is an ex-Royal Marine and ex-biathlete who was part of the first Brit ...

THIS ARTICLE: Is written by Mark Cooper who has spent 24 hours on a treadmill, set a record for running the length of Hadrian's Wall and run from Amsterdam to Barcelona. That last trip saw Mark run 1,300 miles in eight weeks. Here he shares some advice for anyone considering a long run... 1. Destination and motives are vital for success Make sure you have picked a destination and a reason to do it that mean ...

My wife, Laura, recently visited the Kingdom of Bhutan. Here is why she thinks you should too... 1) The yeti lives there.  It is the only country in the world with a dedicated yeti nature reserve and sightings are almost guaranteed.* 2) Television, the internet and mobile phones were only allowed in the country in 2000.  It remains a very traditional place, where planning and even dress codes are strictly e ...

It wakes you up and leaves you feeling invigorated It saves power All the best people do. It gets your blood pumping which carries all sorts of health benefits Warm ones will then feel like a real treat. It'll toughen you up so you can do more outdoor swimming It saves time (it might feel great but you ain't gonna be in there for quarter of an hour!) When you come out of a hot shower the air always feel col ...

1. Many cliff-edge locations with sea views from nine years walking the South West Coastal Path 2. Dieppe harbour after an early morning ferry arrival and a Poole beach after the same thing on the way home 3. In a "bucket seat" ledge dug into a 45-degree snow slope at 5,000m in Kyrgyzstan   4. Amidst beer cans and crisp packets under the A48  dual carriage way near Chepstow whilst hitch-hiking around the co ...

Dramas, also known as "epics", are an integral part of expedition life. Awful to live through, gold dust in the pub afterwards.Here are some favourites, if that's the right word:A careless glissade turning into dangerous free fall on the descent to base camp in Kyrgyzstan. I eventually self-arrested after tumbling over a small cliff and into powder snow.Taking a phone call from Mike and Jon, having descende ...

Moving back to London after five glorious months in Oman has dealt a few shocks to the systems. Coupled with a heavier workload and injury, this has meant a lot of time sat at home at my desk. This is not something with which I deal well. Here are some tips for those struggling to stay sane whilst working at home and for anyone else experiencing cabin fever...   Eat all of your meals outside. I have a garde ...

THIS ARTICLE: Is written by Steve Dew-Jones, author of 'The Rule of Thumb', an account of a hitch-hiking journey from Salisbury to Malaysia with only two rules: Never pay for transport and never refuse an offer. Here is Steve's advice for anyone planning their first hitch-hiking trip... 1. Be prepared for some waiting around Unless you are supremely fortunate (or you are going only a very short distance), y ...

Humans have always been drawn to rivers writes Mark Kalch. Journeying by river, in my mind, is the pre-eminent way to explore our amazing planet. It allows us a glimpse into regions impossible to access practicably by any other means. Because rivers begin their journey high among the mountains and flow through continents all the way to the sea, they cross every environment on the planet: through mountains, ...

One of my favourite things about living in Oman was the food and the experiences associated with eating and drinking there. From high class hotel restaurants (OK, only once) to grim-looking roadside cafes where you can get a table full of curry dishes for the price of a packaged sandwich in the UK. Below are some of my recommendations. They may not all be uniquely or even traditionally Omani but, if you're ...

THIS ARTICLE: Is written by Andy Ward who walked 3,300 miles from London to Asia in 2004 with only two days' planning. Andy is an adventurer, photographer and professional expedition manager currently working on the Scott2012 Antarctic expedition. Today he shares with us his top tips for anyone planning a long walk... 1.  Don’t over plan your route. I love studying maps more than is probably healthy but it’ ...

Lying beneath the stars in the Inylchek Valley, my first night out on my first big expedition Cresting the final hill after 18 months' preparation and 14 hours of cycling, swimming and running, to see a huge crowd gathered outside Thom's house to mark our arrival Reassembling my bike outside Stansted airport Arrivals to finish the cycle home that I'd started at the top of Norway Boarding the Canmar Pride Eu ...