author, mountaineering writer – books, blog, opinion
I’d been climbing for several years before I dared to call myself a mountaineer. I suddenly realised it one evening a couple of years ago when I got introduced to someone down a pub with the words, “here’s my friend
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Apart from a few Google Ads and the odd Mars bar provided by Amazon’s associate links programme, I’ve never tried making anything out of my website by advertising. Although I’ve been approached many times, I’ve always ended up deciding I
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It’s a familiar story (though hopefully not too familiar). Your bags are all packed, you’ve put your passport and e-tickets somewhere accessible and you’re heading to the airport when a sudden thought strikes you. “Shit, I’ve forgotten to pack my
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