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Lama Geshe

Posted on: 10/04/2012 /
Categories: Everest, Expeditions

Since leaving Namche 2 days ago the first view of Everest was breathtaking. The group continue to acclimatize at varying paces resulting in some members of the group moving towards Chhukhung and our next plan is to trek towards Deboche at 4410 mtrs. Plans do change frequently but ultimately we are moving upwards! We are

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Onwards and upwards Everest 2012

Posted on: 07/04/2012 /
Categories: Everest, Expeditions

Since my last blog I have certainly travelled a few miles to reach the point at which I am able to relay the following news about what has happened so far… now if a journey was predictable it would not be worth writing a blog about. In this instance I am pleased to let everyone

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The Yell Everest 2012 Diamond Jubilee Expedition

Posted on: 29/03/2012 /
Categories: Everest, Expeditions, Sponsorship

My last post was over a month ago, and it detailed the crazy winter weather I experienced whilst training for a potential Everest expedition. I went to Aberdeen for a climbing trip at the end of February, and although we expected snow, we actually found ourselves climbing on sun-baked rocks on the sea cliffs. This

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It Never Rains In Aberdeen

Posted on: 02/03/2012 /
Categories: Scotland, Training

This blog details my trip to a little known country, known to a select few as Scotland. You may have heard many tales about the people from this land being kilt wearing, deep fried Mars Bar eating, Caber tossing bagpipe players. And for the most part you would be right. However there are a small

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Heart Rate A Barometer Of Health

Posted on: 23/01/2012 /
Categories: Sports Science, Training

Introduction This article is inspired by an athlete you’ve probably never heard of, yet was at one point the greatest athlete in his sport, in addition to being analogous to the greatest athletes of all time. David Palmer, a professional squash player from Lithgow, Australia recently retired from the sport at the beginning of November,

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The Need For Specificity

Posted on: 16/01/2012 /
Categories: Sports Science, Training

This article covers arguably the most essential element for effective training; specificity. Having specificity in training is not as hard as you might first imagine, however it’s something which many people lack, and inevitably stops them from reaching their potential. Clearly, having specificity just means being specific in your training; but specific to what? The

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The Ascent Of Rum Doodle

Posted on: 09/01/2012 /
Categories: Reviews

Whilst dining at the Rum Doodle restaurant in Kathmandu after the ascent of Baruntse & Mera Peak, I decided to buy ‘The Ascent of Rum Doodle’ by W.E. Bowman. I had heard great reviews from the leaders and people who had previously read the book which is held in high regard among climbers. Reading the

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Dare To Dream

Posted on: 06/01/2012 /
Categories: Dare to Dream

After the mad rush prior to Christmas to send out all necessary mail before the festive period, Christmas and New Year were actually very good and almost relaxing with a trip to the Peak District in hurricane force winds on Christmas Day. New Year brought to a close the eventful and successful year of 2011,

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Baruntse & Mera Peak Expedition 2011 Part 3

Posted on: 12/12/2011 /
Categories: Baruntse, Expeditions, Global Angels, Training

The Amphu Lapcha A quick and cold fair well was given to Baruntse base camp as we got underway for Chukhung. This was expected to be a 12 hour day which would be a shock to the system after trekking for 6 hours at most on the walk in. Walking most of the way with

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Baruntse & Mera Peak Expedition 2011 Part 2

Posted on: 12/12/2011 /
Categories: Baruntse, Expeditions, Global Angels, Training

Arriving at Baruntse The arrival at Baruntse was impressive one, as BC, the moraine, and the towering Southwest face of Baruntse opened out in front of us. This was our home for the next 10 days. During the rest of this day and the next, the first rest days we had had for 17 days,

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