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Author: Tim Moss

  • Expedition Fundraising and Sponsorship Advice #2 – Alternatives

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    I often receive emails asking for advice on fundraising and finding sponsorship for expeditions and I often find myself thinking the same things: Why do you want a sponsor? Wouldn’t you rather be on a cheap expedition than begging someone to fund an expensive one? Have you consider the alternatives? To save me writing a fresh…

  • London Explorers, 7th July, with John Wilton-Davies

    London Explorers, 7th July, with John Wilton-Davies

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    The next London Explorers event will be Thursday 7th July 2011. I think the first event a few weeks ago went really well. We had a good crowd and there was a nice buzz going around the room as people exchanged stories and ideas. If you couldn’t make the last one then hopefully I’ll see…

  • Top 10 Adventurous Things To Do In Oman

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    Oman, I have learned, is a beautiful country. Laura and I lived there for about six months and, acutely aware of our finite stay, we tried to make the most of our time there. If you’re planning a trip to Oman be it for travel, tourism, sightseeing or an expedition, then below are some of…

  • Sleep in a field, swim in a river – Thames Diary #2

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    I feel a little bad writing this. No matter how amazing an expedition, a daily account is rarely the most riveting way for it to be documented. And with a project like swimming the Thames, you’d be forgiven for thinking that one stretch is much the same as the next. That, however, is one of…

  • Top 10 Expedition Lows

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    Some of my favourite expedition memories are from the lowest points. Here is a list written with the rosy glow of hindsight: Sleeping bolt upright on a 9-inch platform cut into a 45-degree snow slope at 5,000m in the Tian Shan (pictured) The roar of an encroaching sheet of rain whilst camped in a non-waterproof…

  • London Explorers Launch

    London Explorers Launch

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    Just a quick post to say a big thank you to everyone who came along to London Explorers last night. We had a great crowd for the first event. It was really good to finally put names to faces and see how well Twitter works in spreading news. It would be good to hear feedback from…

  • Choose Life

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    Sometimes it is easy to forget that you are alive. In fact, it’s often easier to act otherwise. Take the moment your alarm goes off and you react by hitting the ‘Snooze’ button on reflex. Choosing to stay dormant for another few minutes of pre-wakefulness. Resisting life. Those few minutes of life dissipate. You’re not…

  • Heaven, Hell and Hills – Six of the Best, April 2011

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    Below are some articles from other people’s websites that I have enjoyed reading over the last month and think that you might too. Have a look and vote for the ones you like. The most popular article last month was Tom Allen’s ‘What Does It Mean To Finish A Journey?‘ Voting is instant, anonymous and…

  • Expedition Report: Dhofar Mountains Oman

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    In November 2010, I spent a week exploring the Dhofar Mountains of Oman with my girlfriend Laura. We were primarily based in the al Qamar region, close to the Yemen border. We travelled by two-wheel-drive and walked carrying all of our food and water. Basics Location: Al Qamar range, Dhofar Mountains, Southern Oman People: Laura Tomlinson…

  • Ankle deep in the Thames – Thames Diary #1

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    Starting in ankle deep water was never going to be ceremonious. We waved up to my parents who stood above us on the bridge at Cricklade which bore the sign ‘River Thames’ and marked our starting point, then began splashing down stream. Wading through a small river in rural England whilst clad in a wetsuit…

  • Frequently Used Excuses #1: I Have No Money

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    One of my favourite soapbox topics is the idea that you don’t need money to live adventurously. As such, it was nice to receive an article from Lee Hughes on that very theme. Lee runs the Ephemeral Project, a website which aims to get people taking control of their lives and enjoying it. Here is an…

  • Expedition Fundraising and Sponsorship Advice – #1 Pitching

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    I frequently receive emails asking for advice on fundraising and finding sponsorship for expeditions and I often find myself writing down the same things. To save us both time, here are a few general pieces of advice for pitching an idea to sponsors. If you read them and would still like some help then please feel…