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Looking back and accountability
I've always kept notes about adventures, some are more powerful than others. On the 1st January 2023 it will be 10 years since I ran 50km...

Ash
Nov 15, 20224 min read


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...

Ash
Sep 18, 20225 min read


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....

Ash
Jul 17, 20224 min read


When is going around Meirionnydd not what you think?
A road cycling route around Meirionnydd

Ash
Jun 6, 20222 min read


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...

Ash
May 17, 20225 min read


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...

Ash
May 9, 20223 min read


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...

Ash
Apr 3, 20221 min read


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...

Ash
Jan 30, 20221 min read
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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

Ash
Jan 27, 20223 min read


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 –...

Ash
Jan 22, 20222 min read


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...

Ash
Jan 19, 20221 min read


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...

Ash
Jan 7, 20221 min read


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!...

Ash
Nov 2, 20211 min read


Navigation practice, everywhere
Practice navigation anywhere, anytime. This is about developing map memory.

Ash
Jan 26, 20212 min read


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...

Ash
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Cor Blimey Guv'nor, Shine - a - light
Finding a way through the darkness of headtorches

Ash
Jan 14, 20215 min read


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...

Ash
Dec 7, 20201 min read


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...

Ash
Nov 9, 20203 min read


Lôn Las Cymru - light and efficient
Lon Las Cymru, adventures in Wales.

Ash
Sep 12, 20207 min read
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