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Peak District Course Approaches
I recently spent some time in and around Bamford, in the Peak District, which is where the next Arctic Ultras course will take place. I...
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Mark
- Apr 25
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Adventures in Arctic Finland
I had always wanted to compete in the Rovaniemi 300-km ultra race. The distance was not ambitious, but it was a notoriously tough course....
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- Jan 4
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December Course Complete
The winter 2022/23 Arctic Ultras training course ran the week before Christmas. The conditions were perfect right up to the night...
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- Oct 13, 2022
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The Southwest Coastal Path
The Southwest coastal path is one of my favourite long-distance trails in the world. I love the topography, the history, the towns and...
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- Aug 16, 2022
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A Return to Snowdonia
I spent the first week of August in Snowdonia, which included a stint up Snowdon via the Watkin Path. Journeys in Snowdonia, and up...
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- Jun 9, 2022
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Return of the Arctic Ultras Training Course
Dates have now been set for the winter 2022/23 Arctic Ultras Training Course. This time I have arranged for shared accommodation in the...
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- Feb 21, 2022
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Arctic Ultras Courses Complete
All of my Arctic Ultras courses in the Cairngorms have now been completed for the season. Due to new and exciting developments on the...
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- Jan 15, 2022
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Three down; One to Go
The January course has now been completed, leaving just the February course remaining. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to deliver...
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- Dec 10, 2021
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Newton Fund Research Workshop
Visiting the University of Portsmouth for a joint research workshop with China. The focus of the meeting was on human movement sensors...
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- Dec 5, 2021
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First Arctic Ultras Training Course
Theoretical, Strategic and Practical Prep for Races and Expeditions in the Arctic and sub-Arctic The November Arctic Ultras training...
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- Oct 24, 2021
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First Snows
It's been absolutely wonderful to see snow on the tops this week. It's not much, and it won't last, but more will return. I am very...
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- Oct 12, 2021
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February Course Added
New course dates have been added for the Arctic ultra training courses, this one in February (14th-18th), following a request. As this...
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- Sep 24, 2021
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Working with the Rovaniemi150 and 300-km races
I am very pleased to annouce that I am now working together with Àlex, the race director of the Rovaniemi150 Arctic ultra race. The...
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- Sep 6, 2021
- 1 min
Courses and Guiding are BACK!!!
Last year I received a good amount of interest in my winter training courses. Alas, Covid19 had other plans for us, and travel...
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- Sep 4, 2021
- 2 min
It Begins...steadily
Anyone following my social media will doubtless have spotted that my further adventures are now underway. Having relocated to the...
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- Jun 3, 2021
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Kovea Stoves
I am very pleased to be working with Kovea in the UK, via their UK and European distributor MercatorGear.com. I have used a few of their...
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- May 2, 2021
- 1 min
Canvas Prints on Etsy
I am now selling photos on Etsy. These are images taken recently in the Scottish Highlands, and on my adventures around the world. More...
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- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
The Trails are Calling
Lockdown is finally coming to an end here in Scotland, and the country is opening up once more, albeit only to Scotland at this stage. ...
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- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Getting Through It
It's been a tough start to the year for many of us. Unfortunately I have had to cancel my Arctic race training courses, due to Scotland...
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- Feb 23, 2021
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Science!
I'm very pleased to have another study published in a good quality, scientific journal. This study was conducted with three Master's...
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