Aleš Česen and I spent nearly two months in Pakistan’s Karakoram mountains in the summer of 2022. We hoped to climb a (new) technical route to around 8000 metres, and made a good attempt at Gasherbrum 3. This is our story, which ultimately ended without a summit, but with a satisfying effort, and a fine adventure with a friend.
Read MoreIn the days following Matt Glenn and my ascent of Tengkangpoche’s north-east pillar, we staggered back to civilisation. We’d survived a mental and physical storm (including very strong winds) on the mountain, but were soon embroiled in another kind of storm.
Read MoreMatt Glenn and I made a second attempt at the north-east pillar of Tengkangpoche. We were lucky to make the first ascent, reaching the summit on our seventh day, but it was a battle…
Read MoreHighly motivated, Matt Glenn and I decided to go on a last-minute alpine climbing trip to Nepal. All we had to do was find an objective, money and flights - the rest was more simple
Read MoreAfter climbing the Frêney Pillar on Mont Blanc with Tony Stone, I reflected on my progress, free climbing ideas, style, and why it all matters.
Read MoreA short piece of writing which delves deep into climbing, risk and reward. Climbing is everything, right? But what’s the point of it all?
Read MoreA short piece of writing about onsighting Authentic Desire, an E7 6b at Cloggy, with Alex Mason. I lured myself on with numerous optimistic, non-committal ‘maybes,’ until I was lay-backing the knife-edge arête and gunning for the top. Worth doing, and the route certainly lives up to its name.
Read MoreI climbed a new route on Cloggy, in North Wales, and the process reminded me of why I like North Wales so much - living here really is ‘the good life!’ It’s amazing what you can find if you start looking…
Read MoreThe expedition report for my trip with Uisdean Hawthorn in spring 2018, to the Revelation Mountains of Alaska.
Read MoreA visit to Red Walls should contain as much excitement as nervousness. This piece describes two days of trad climbing with John Orr and Tim Neill at Red Walls - one of the finest crags at Gogarth.
Read MoreAn account of a free ascent of the American route on the south face of the Aiguille du Fou, Mont Blanc massif, with Tony Stone
Read MoreDuring my expedition to the Central Alaska Range with Uisdean Hawthorn in 2017, we attempted two routes: the Moonflower on Mt. Hunter/Begguya, and the Slovak Direct on Denali. Despite being unsuccessful on both routes due to bad weather, we still had a great trip and summitted Denali (6190m) via the West Buttress.
Read MoreKim Ladiges and I made a free ascent of the Leseuer route on the north face of Les Drus, in winter.
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