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The Second Chance

For someone who grew up in the flatlands and was only able to get to the hills occasionally, the dream of living in the mountains was always a seductive one. My first chance came in 2008 when I was 22 years old. In 2008, I was uncertain about a lot

The Second Chance
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Home scanning 35mm film, the quest for cheaper analogue photography, and bringing the past back to life

Getting into the details of my own analogue revival.

Home scanning 35mm film, the quest for cheaper analogue photography, and bringing the past back to life
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A fastpacking circuit in the Cairngorms

51km through the Cairngorms with running shoes, a lightweight pack, and a mindset that wasn't quite hiking and wasn't quite running but something distinct from both.

A fastpacking circuit in the Cairngorms
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2022 in review: looking back at a Big Year for my adventure, photography, writing, and a lot more

My traditional massive end-of-year blog post covering everything in 2022 I haven't had time to write about yet.

2022 in review: looking back at a Big Year for my adventure, photography, writing, and a lot more
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Last months in Lincolnshire

I have learned more about my relationship with mountains by 11 years living in Lincolnshire than I ever did when I lived in the mountains.

Last months in Lincolnshire
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Personal connections, a season for repairs, and my grandfather's watch

As an antidote to Black Friday, here's a look at a few items of personal and family significance that have stood the test of time – and which I'll continue to repair and maintain. We make true connections with very few items in our lives. Is this the most important aspect of sustainability?

Personal connections, a season for repairs, and my grandfather's watch
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The End of Winter: hiking the Cape Wrath Trail in February 2019

"Genuine silence is rare and special in our hyper-connected era. You might discover something about yourself and the world around you if you take the time to listen."

The End of Winter: hiking the Cape Wrath Trail in February 2019
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The Meaning of Adventure: Hiking the Haute Route Pyrenees

If I could never tell anyone about this trip, never publish anything about my experience or share any of my photos, would I still put myself through this?

The Meaning of Adventure: Hiking the Haute Route Pyrenees
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A Year with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

In March 2020, I took a leap of faith and switched camera systems to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. A year and several thousand frames later, here's how it has helped me to grow as a photographer.

A Year with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
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My first issue of Sidetracked magazine as editor: a learning curve, ice bears, and that Gucci cover

Our best issue yet, and my first at the helm, but one not without controversy.

My first issue of Sidetracked magazine as editor: a learning curve, ice bears, and that Gucci cover

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