A guest post from fellow outdoors blogger and all round adventurer Tim Moss, about his new book ‘How to get to the North Pole: And other iconic adventures.’
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Guest post: ‘How to get to the North Pole’
Posted on 18 October 2012.
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Learning how to power kite in Richmond Park
Posted on 02 October 2012.
I’ve enviously watched the power kite flyers and land boarders in Richmond Park on many Saturday afternoons, and been seriously impressed by their aerobatics as well as the speeds they reach on their boards and in their buggies.
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Could you run from London to the coast in a day?
Posted on 23 July 2012.
Did you know that in the UK you are never more than 70 miles from the coast? In this inspirational guest blog from adventurer and expedition expert Tim Moss, he sets himself the challenge to run non-stop from his London home all the way to Southend on Sea.
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How to take brilliant outdoor photographs
Posted on 09 July 2012.
FAF friend in the blogosphere, adventurer Al Humphreys, certainly knows a thing or two about taking stunning travel photographs. So who better to do a guest post with some top tips on improving your outdoors photography?
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‘My Outdoors’ Q&A with Go Lakes
Posted on 08 May 2012.
For this ‘My outdoors’ Q&A, we’re heading to the dramatic peaks and lakes of Cumbria. Of all the regions we’ve featured so far, this one is probably the most synonymous with outdoor adventure. However there is also a gentler side to the Cumbrian landscape, as Andrea Runkee from Go Lakes explains…
So tell us a bit about yourself
I have worked on the Adventure Capital project for Cumbria Tourism for the last three and half years, the project promotes outdoors and adventure in Cumbria. I have always worked in the outdoors trade since leaving agricultural college – way back when.
(photographer: Dave Willis)
What’s Cumbria’s best kept secret, away from the tourist hubs?
I live in the Eden Valley , which is a place that time almost forgot. There are very few visitors when compared to the lakes, but is it beautiful, with the River Eden flowing down the valley flanked by the lakes hills on one side and the Pennines on the other. Great area for cyclists too.
What’s your favorite way of exploring the Lakeland countryside?
On foot, either mine or on horses – equally at home on either.
I’m on a tight budget, any tips of accommodation?
Camping – I have always camped, mainly because I like the independence of it and there are so many ways to camp from roughing it in basic sites to glamping it up. Check out the Adventure Capital site for listings.
(photographer: Steve Barber)
No visit to the Lake District would be complete without getting on the water. What’s the best way to explore?
I enjoy Canadian canoeing (open boat, single bladed paddle), mainly because the dog can come too and I think seeing things at water level is totally different and you can really appreciate how big and deep the lakes are and how high the mountains are. It is easy to do on Windermere, Coniston, Ullswater and Derwent, where canoes and kayaks can be hired with tuition.
Where’s your favourite spot for eating al fresco?
I like Long Meg Stone Circle, ready made table tops and the view of the Pennines is amazing. Or the top of Loughrigg for a great view of Ambleside and Windermere.
(photographer: Dave Willis)
What if I want to take things up a gear and try something more extreme?
I think I have tried it all, bouldering and climbing (much younger days), via ferrata with my local WI (the ladies who came along were amazing and everyone completed the classic route), canoeing, open water swimming, mountain and road biking are just some of the great things to do, but don’t forget things like kite surfing and kite buggying at Barrow and sea kayaking off the coast, horse riding on the beaches. Just be sure to use the instructors to be safe and get the most from your adventures.
So where can I find out more about planning an outdoorsy weekend in Cumbria?
(All photos courtesy of Cumbria Tourism www.cumbriatourism.org/ www.golakes.co.uk. First photo by Tony West)
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Get on your bike to a festival this summer
Posted on 16 February 2012.
Guest blogger Lucy Lynn-Evans from wwwbike2basics.com tells FAF how cycling got her through one of her darkest moments, and why she thinks bikes and festivals are a match made in heaven.
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Win a spot on a fantastic singles adventure weekend this Valentine’s Day
Posted on 17 January 2012.
Forget speed dating and disastrous blind dates, why not try coasteering, sea kayaking and surfing your way to romance instead? Preseli Venture in stunning Pembrokeshire has launched a singles’ adventure weekend with a difference, called ‘Adventurous Encounters’.
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A chat with record breaking ocean rower, Sarah Outen
Posted on 14 November 2011.
To celebrate Sarah Outen completing the first 11,000 mile leg of her round-the-world solo journey, here’s another chance to read our interview with her last year, where we chatted about her latest book, adventure plans and found out what really made her tick…
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Become an armchair adventurer
Posted on 10 November 2011.
Lacking motivation? Finding it hard to peel yourself off the sofa and hit the trail/track/tarmac? Then a good old fashioned adventure story might be just what the doctor ordered.
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Introducing… Climb Your Mountain
Posted on 20 October 2011.
In the latest of our ‘Introducing…’ series, meet Charlie Wardle who set up his own outdoors charity, Climb Your Mountain. to help others going through tough times.
So tell us a bit more about the charity, when did you set it up and what does it offer?
I set the charity up in April 2008 as a result of my own experiences with stress and depression, and using physical activities and challenges to help me through some difficult times. I held a very senior position as a Finance Director of a large global publishing company prior to setting up the charity and working full time as head of CYM… so the decision to set up CYM was a huge change in career!
The charity aims to help anyone going through a difficult period in their life where they feel they have their own personal mountain to climb. CYM provides people with opportunities to get fitter and healthier, both physically and mentally, take part in a wide range of activities and courses, meet new people, go to new places and a real sense of achievement.
Where are you based and what do you love most about the area?
CYM is based in Milton Keynes but many of the activities are all across the UK and the large fundraising trips are overseas. We offer running, walking, cycling, fitness classes and hiking in the Milton Keynes area plus many hikes and weekend trips to places like Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Lake District, Cotswolds, Chilterns, Malvern Hills, Peak District, etc.
What’s the best thing about your job?
Seeing people take advantage of the opportunities that CYM offers and therefore make a real positive difference to their lives…. especially seeing people do things that they would never have dreamt of doing like climbing Snowdon and having the best weekend of their lives!
Why do you think it’s important for people to spend time in the great outdoors?
The outdoors offers so much…. with CYM activities you meet new people, see new places, get fitter, achieve things and being outdoors in the countryside lifts your mood and helps improve your confidence as well as your physical and mental health.
Know a person or a great little outdoors business that should be profiled in this series? Let me know in the comments section below and I’ll be in touch.
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Rob Penn: ‘It’s all about the bike’ review
Posted on 17 October 2011.
There are cycling enthusiasts, and then there’s Rob Penn. Anyone who has completed a 25,000 mile round-the-world cycle trip, and now runs a cycle training camp in the Brecon Beacons, has to know a thing or two about the sport.
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Have a go at… bike touring
Posted on 02 September 2011.
It’s been a while but we’re back with an all new ‘Have a go’ guide. These guides are all about discovering the many fantastic, different ways to enjoy the great outdoors. So if you’ve always wanted to ‘have a go’ at a particular activity, or just want try something a bit different, they will provide you with lots of ideas, help you decide if it’s for you and if so, how to get started.
This week, Friedel and Andrew from the fantastic bike touring site, www.travellingtwo.com, tell us how to start exploring the world on two wheels…
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How to find adventure buddies
Posted on 22 August 2011.
When you’re taking up a new outdoor activity, it can sometimes be tricky to find someone to do it with. For all sorts of reasons, from safety to sourcing equipment to just having someone to share the experience with, it’s often much better to learn as part of a group. But what do you do if your friends are too busy or your partner isn’t interested?
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Bear Grylls ‘Mud, Sweat and Tears’ review
Posted on 01 August 2011.
Bear Grylls seems to trigger some fairly extreme reactions in people. Whether he’s on our TV screens chomping on a gruesome insect snack, fording a crocodile infested river in the dark, or micro gliding over Everest, people either can’t get enough or want to change channel immediately.
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About Juliette
Thanks for visiting Fresh Air Fix. I no longer blog here, but feel free to look around and read the guides and posts to get some outdoor inspiration. You can still find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. See you there!
