B.O.U.N.C.E 2022
As a self-defined journeyman, I generally seek adventure that involves a journey. Events sometimes offer this - e.g. the OMM or MdS and...
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Ash
- Jul 17
- 4 min
Adventurous activities and the heat
Right, just let's start by saying I prefer cold than heat for adventurous activities, but this heatwave is a theme that grinds my gears....
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Ash
- Jun 6
- 2 min
When is going around Meirionnydd not what you think?
A road cycling route around Meirionnydd
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Ash
- May 17
- 5 min
Trans-Cambria - the quintessential gravel bike adventure
Trans-Cambria is now a reasonably well known mountain biking route across Wales. Originally planned by the International Mountain Biking...
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Ash
- May 9
- 3 min
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
There's a funny thing about loving adventurous and sporting activities. We're all drawn to them for different reasons. Fitness Fulfilment...
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Ash
- Apr 3
- 1 min
June NNAS Bronze award offer
We have two Bronze NNAS dates in June based in South Snowdonia. 9-10 June and 11-12 June (click the link for booking details) These...
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Ash
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Look after your kit if you want it to look after you!
It's a long week, or it's a long run. You're tired. You just chuck your shoes to one side. We've all done it. But, it's really good to...
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Ash
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Why 'just' doing [insert activity] isn't the best way to learn.
Teaching or coaching an adventurous activity isn't the same as just doing an activity
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Ash
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Recording "emergency voicemails" is not a Public Service Announcement!
There seems to be a lot of "public service announcement" posts circulating on social media at the moment stating something like - PSA –...
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Ash
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Sharing is caring
There are some simple images here that show the different services we provide. Please feel free to use and share as you wish. These are...
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Ash
- Jan 7
- 1 min
What do you call it?
I call it a Bum Bag, but there are hip packs, fanny packs and others. There are a huge number of reasons that I like this format. My...
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Ash
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
7 Summits - the quandry
October passed, I ticked off Mount Vinson, but I always knew there was going to be a bit of work to do on a little 'definition' issue!...
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Ash
- Oct 23, 2021
- 1 min
7 Summits
Over on this page - no-mad.org/free-to-run you can see the latest videos and Strava links for the monthly challenge. 43,315m in the...
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Ash
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Navigation practice, everywhere
Practice navigation anywhere, anytime. This is about developing map memory.
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Ash
- Jan 21, 2021
- 3 min
Yoga for Adventure Sports
I want to be able to do the things that I love for years to come. But, inevitably, having used my body for years I have probably not...
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Ash
- Jan 14, 2021
- 5 min
Cor Blimey Guv'nor, Shine - a - light
Finding a way through the darkness of headtorches
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Ash
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Llyn y Fign
Nestled in a remote part of Meirionnydd is a little, rarely visited, gem. This cairn stands at 772m [SH 8366 1946]. Looking just East of...
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Ash
- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
Winter Challenge 2021
There is something happening in the world, apparently, that might mean that you are restricted in your options for the no-mad winter...
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Ash
- Sep 12, 2020
- 7 min
Lôn Las Cymru - light and efficient
Lon Las Cymru, adventures in Wales.
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Ash
- Jul 31, 2020
- 3 min
MIAS vs British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader
Selecting qualification for leadership can sometimes be a little hard. For mountain biking there are a good few choices, so here's my...
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