On a winter trip to Iceland, the day today is perfect for a glacier hike.
Mayo Mountains: Slievemore
A nice mountain, full of varied landscapes and terrain, plus wonderful views from the summit and a pub at the bottom!
Mayo Mountains: Nephin Beg
Nephin Beg is an ideal mountain for anyone looking for a summit with some nature hiking along the way.
Mayo Mountains: Croaghaun
Spectacular views are guaranteed from the top of these sea cliffs but they are not for the faint of heart.
A story about navigation
In March I completed the second module of a two-part navigation skills set called Mountain Skills 1 and 2.
Mayo Mountains: Croagh Patrick
Ireland's only Holy mountain is climbed by just about anybody from anywhere for any reason.
Mayo Mountains: Slieve Carr
The secret weapon to a great hike up Slieve Carr: a mountain bike!
New set ups for summer 2023
A few new items to the go-to hiking gear inventory... day hiking and thru hiking inclusive!
Searching for a WW2 plane wreck
My day hike in Achill Island begins and ends with being completely shrouded in thick fog.
Hidden in the cliffs
A scenic day hike on Achill Island provides jaw dropping vistas and wonderful memories.
Day hike to a step back in time
A special day hike ends happily with a picnic inside a 3000 year old hut.
Up in the clouds
I climb the highest peak on Achill Island and experience some of natures best spectacles yet.
Expedition in the fog
My first official off-trail hike, which goes terribly wrong thanks to relentless fog.
Adventure into Annagh Strand
I wing it down a steep hill into a sanctuary I thought was inaccessible, only to find footsteps on the beach when I arrive.
What its like to pee outdoors at 2am
Today the weather provides a perfect opportunity for me to kill myself by hiking and wild camping in one day.