Adventure stories from runs, races and rides through Chile and beyond
I hold the British Mountain Leader award with over 13 years of experience writing, photographing, planning and completing expeditions from the Alps to the Andes.
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Photography by Matt Maynard unless otherwise credited
Into the Wild, Chile / the Guardian
On January 11th 2011, I set off on a bicycle ride from the…
There’s rain water sloshing inside my camera lenses!
Guide to shooting in remote and dangerous locations / Battle Face
I whipped this up for Battle Face Travel. There's some accompanying…
Where the Wild Things Are / Escapism
In late August of 2017 I wrangled the opportunity to visit the…
To Kill a Glacier / Geographical
Volcano Tobogganing / Outdoor Fitness
I headed out into the Pacific Ocean to Chile's remote territory…
Batchelor’s party on bikes / Red Bull
We rode some bikes and drank some beer and whisky for my buddy's…
Island Man / Geographical
Before the time of celebrity culture, desert islands were places…
Walking with Wolves / BBC
In September last year I followed the scent of wolves into the…
Heart of Darién / Geographical
In May 2017 I travelled to the Panamanian jungle on the border…
Thru hiking the Americas / Outside
Holly Harrison is hiking from Patagonia to Alaska. I tried to…
Running with Wolves / Men’s Running
In late August 2017, I travelled to Västmanland Sweden for the…
Getting fit in winter / Red Bull
Whipped this guide up for Red Bull online to inspire night time…
Creating the largest protected area on the planet / Geographical
Desert Island Survival / Get Out There
This April I survived 8 days fishing (+ writing and photographing)…
Cover Story / Men’s Running
For the October issue, Men's Running magazine commissioned a…
Volcano Run / Outdoor Fitness
How to hike the Grand Canyon / the Guardian
In November 2016 I plunged a vertical mile into the Grand…
Trail Mix / Men’s Running
Every month I write the trail running section for Men's Running…