Book review: The Vanishing Ice by Iain Cameron
A fascinating book about those who study late-lying snow in the Scottish Highlands.
Category: Books
The Earth Beneath My Feet – living life to the full with Andrew Terrill
‘It’s a book about choosing to take control of life and live it to the full. It’s a book about nature, people, places, freedom, choice, and adventure – and a celebration of them all.’
‘The silence roared in our ears’: a selection of quotes from Hell of a Journey by Mike Cawthorne
I’ve recently finished reading Hell of a Journey: On Foot through the Scottish Highlands in Winter by Mike Cawthorne. This is a modern classic of mountain literature and…
Introducing Wanderlust Europe: Europe’s best trails
Today I’m pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Wanderlust Europe, which I co-edited with gestalten. Over the last year, I’ve been working on something special…
Book review: Rebirding – Rewilding Britain and its Birds by Benedict Macdonald
‘This is the story of how Britain became a factory,’ Benedict Macdonald writes in this remarkable work of horror and hope. This review was first published in The…
Book review: Another Peak – Everest is not the only summit by Alex Staniforth
Everest was Alex Staniforth’s dream, but that dream died when the earthquake struck Nepal in 2015, ending his summit attempt. This review was first published in The Great…
Book review: The Big Rounds by David Lintern
In The Big Rounds: Running and walking the Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsay Rounds, David Lintern writes: ‘Hard lines dividing walking and running are a relatively…
Introducing the Travel Writer’s Field Guide
The world is full of stories. Write them. Available to pre-order now. The Travel Writer’s Field Guide is an inspirational reference book – a guide to best practice…
Book spotlight: The Last Hillwalker by John D Burns
The Last Hillwalker by John D Burns – edited by Pinnacle Editorial (that’s me!) – is now up for pre-order. If you enjoy my writing, you’ll love this.
Book review: A Mountain Before Breakfast by Alan Rowan
A Mountain Before Breakfast By Alan Rowan Alan Rowan climbs mountains by night. His first book, Moonwalker, was all about his quest to climb the Munros despite a…