The Next Challenge

Tag: Guest Blogs

  • The Most Boring Person in the World

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    Last year I received an email from Jens O. Meiert about the Everyday Adventures campaign I ran a few years ago. Independently, he had written a book called 100 Things I Learned As An Everyday Adventurer. So it seemed like a good idea to get in touch. Today Jens is taking over the blog to write about a new…

  • 10 Tips for Trekking the Inca Trail

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    A guest post with advice for walking the Inca Trail courtesy of Helene from Dragoman. [divide] Ten tips for trekking the Inca Trail The Inca Trail is one of the world’s most amazing treks, taking you across the unspoilt Peruvian Andes, through some of the globe’s most beautiful mountainous terrain, stopping on the way to…

  • Planning for the Unknown: Climbing in the Altai

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    Part of the reason I chose the Russian Altai mountains for a mountaineering expedition in 2009 was that I had never heard of the Altai Mountains before and, it seemed, nor had anyone else I spoke to. So, it’s been great to hear of others climbing in the Altai subsequently and even better that George…

  • How to Skateboard from Dusk ’til Dawn

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    Tim Moss
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    Today we have an article written by Lauren Rains from Outdoor Minded Mag (for whom I wrote an article last year). Lauren has, rather flatteringly, gone to the effort of formatting her advice article about skateboarding in the style of a Next Challenge ‘How To’ guide. Over to Lauren… How to Skateboard from Dusk ’til…

  • 10 Tips For Your First Science Expedition

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    James Borrell shares his top tips for science, research and fieldwork on expedition. “The urge to explore a wilderness is inseparable from the desire to help save it.” – Michael Fay 10 Tips for your First Science Expedition 1. Embrace Your Inner Scientist I’d like to start by busting the myth that you need to be…

  • 10 Tips For Your First Cycle Tour

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              Some time ago I received an email from a chap called Markus, saying that he was thinking about quitting his job to cycle from Germany to Africa. I get emails like that quite a lot but this one was made more memorable by the fact that, some months later, I got a…

  • Risking the Mountains

    Risking the Mountains

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    Here is a video made by my friend Patrick O’Hara. Filmed in the Haute Marienne region of the French Alps, British Mountain Guide Andy Teasdale talks about risks and decision making in the mountains. (If the above window’s not playing the video then you can try watching it on Vimeo).

  • Images from Bhutan

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    Laura Moss
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    The Kingdom of Bhutan is a prized destination for many travellers. My wife, Laura, was lucky enough to visit there two years ago and I’ve only just dug out her photos to share… [divide] The Tiger’s Nest Monastery The view to Kachenjunga Unusual building decoration in Paro Yaks in the mountains with bells attached to…

  • 10 Tips for Your First Sea Kayaking Expedition

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    Tim Moss
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    Today we are very lucky to have sea kayaking legend Justine Curgenven from Cackle TV offering advice for anyone considering an expedition by sea kayak. As well as having kayaked around Kamchatka, Tasmania, Tierra del Fuego and Wales (and across the English Channel with me vomiting from a nearby boat) amongst other places, Justine is the pre-eminent sea kayaking film-maker…

  • One Man’s Journey of a Lifetime – Lloyd Figgins

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    Tim Moss
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    I recently designed a new website for adventurer and safety expert Lloyd Figgins. Lloyd is currently preparing for the rather bold challenge of running 1,200 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats. But today he is sharing his experiences from his 2011 row across the Atlantic Ocean. [divide] Atlantic Calling by Lloyd Figgins The catalyst…

  • Cycling Advice from the Record Breakers

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    Three World Record breakers – Mark Beaumont, Julian Sayarer and James Bowthorpe – offer their advice to anyone considering their own cycle around the world. [divide] [box type=”note” bg=”#ebebeb” color=”#111″ font=”arial” fontsize=”13″ border=”#a6a6a6″ head=”How To Cycle Around The World” headbg=”#21417b” headcolor=”#fff”] This is an edited excerpt from the How To Cycle Around The World chapter…

  • Fusiliers Cycling Challenge

    Fusiliers Cycling Challenge

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    Tim Moss
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    A friend of mine recently joined the army and is soon to be sent to Afghanistan with his regiment. Before he goes, he and some of his colleagues are undertaking a cycling challenge to raise money for the Fusiliers Aid Society. In anticipation of our forthcoming deployment to Afghanistan in early 2013, the Royal Regiment…