My Alpine Bike Adventure
Les Gets in the French Alps is the perfect launch pad for a long-distance road bike adventure. I teamed up with top outdoor photographer Christopher Lanaway for a Cycling Plus, Big Ride 100km loop that took in the Col de La Ramaz at 1,619m, with its astonishing views of Mont Blanc…
Climb The North Face Of Ben Nevis
When I set out to fulfil a life goal and climb the North Face of Ben Nevis – Britain’s highest mountain – for Men’s Fitness, I had to battle the elements to photograph the adventure. I also got a crash course in fast ‘n’ light mountaineering, and learnt some valuable lessons about trusting your own abilities…
Sylosis Sever All Doubts In Islington
Tonight, at Islington Town Hall, Josh Middleton’s Sylosis kicked themselves out of the attic of their four-year hibernation to tumble bloodied and torn down the stairs. Whereupon they immediately leapt up and proceeded to absolutely crush it for 100m in all directions, with a set that laid waste to any doubts that they’d be unable […]
How To Ride Snowmass Bike Park
When I travelled to Snowmass Bike Park, Aspen I sought out some coaching from local expert Tyler Lindsay to help me flow down the trails – his advice will have you shredding your local bike park, wherever you are…
Rock Climbing In The Peak District With Robbie Phillips
The gritstone of the Peaks is an ideal adventure playground in which to pick up some outdoor climbing skills. Pro climber Robbie Phillips was on hand to help me show the readers of Healthy For Men magazine how to do just that, while climbing some impressive free solos of his own…
Sunset & Sunrise Photography
Through my sunset & sunrise photography, I witness the drama and life-affirming sight of a new day beginning, or coming to a close. I’m also drawn to exploring the otherworldly light that falls before the dawn and beyond the sunset…
Where Does Danny MacAskill Get His Inspiration?
Danny MacAskill is famous for his mind-bendingly complex bike tricks that he drops in instantly viral and amazingly creative vids. He took some time to tell me about the one he shot entirely indoors, in a gym…
Burton Custom X Flying V Snowboard Review
The Burton Custom is a design classic, which struts everywhere on the mountain with deserved confidence – this X Flying V version adds carbon in the right places for a snappier ride while the profile adds some float. Here’s what I made of it on a trip to St Johann, Austria…
Stargazing On La Palma
You might think that staring up into the night sky isn’t very adventurous. And yet, when you combine an unobstructed view of the milky way in full arc-of-heaven mode, with trekking high-altitude volcanic peaks, things soon start to feel pretty ‘out there’.
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