Stories from winners of The Next Challenge Grant and my own adventures…
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What is the toughest expedition in the world? And, more to the point, who cares? Most dangerous this, hardest that, most daring ever such and such. There are times when a bit of hyperbolic showmanship is necessary and more appropriate…
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Telegraph Photo Shoot – 80 Ways Diary #3
It’s probably fair to say that I was taking the lion’s share of the organisational responsibilities for the trip. Thom was doing a lot, but most things tended to go through me, so when Thom got off the phone and…
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I leave next Monday
For a number of reasons, I’ve been putting off “announcing” the start date of my next little adventure – the one with the rickshaw – but now, with D-Day looming, it seems silly not to have put it on my…
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Look at everything [Version 2] – Guest Blog: Rob Cousins
This is a version two of a double issue. Rob sent me two variants of a piece on holism and, given the subject, it seemed like the only option was to publish both! I read an article about hammers on…
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Look at everything [Version 1] – Guest Blog: Rob Cousins
This is a version one of a double issue. Rob sent me two variants of a piece on holism and, given the subject, it seemed like the only option was to publish both! I read an article about hammers…
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I Write Frequently of Cycling
I write frequently of cycling yet know very little about it. I do not and cannot cycle very fast. My longest trip was three weeks and I’ve not really ridden much outside of Europe. My bike draws laughter from enthusiasts…
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The Embassy Run – 80 Ways Diary #2
Given that we are travelling the whole way round a world composed of nearly 200 different countries, I suppose I should be grateful that we only required three visas for our trip. But having just spent four and a half…
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Embrace the Elements – Everyday Adventure #4
Rain water trickles down my sleeve, inside the back of my glove and sends a chill up my forearm. From my experience in the outdoors, wet gloves means cold hands and that’s a bad thing. Pause to assess the situation.…
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An Idea is Born – 80 Ways Diary #1
University College London gives out grants to people who can come up with expedition ideas crazy enough to get their attention. In my first year, I teamed up with my new friend Thom and hatched a plan to go to…
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