After many cancellations due to Covid, on the 1st of October 2022 the second Atlas Mountain Race finally got underway. A fixed-route, unsupported, single-stage bike race that started in Marrakesh, crossed the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains, before finishing in Agadir. The race was just under 1200km in length and 24,000m of climbing, over some challenging
A guest post by Nienke Oostra, my team mate in the Atlas Mountain Race October 2023. Nienke’s account of our journey together does an amazing job of explaining not only all the highs and lows of this particular adventure, but also the feelings and emotions that answer our “why” we do and love these unsupported
This is a fantastic wild and remote gravel bikepacking route through the Serranía Celtibérica region of Spain, also known as ’Montañas Vacías’, or ‘The Empty Mountains’. The area is filled with medieval villages, remote refuges, natural parks, high elevation plateaux and infinite forest roads. I was looking for some remote wilderness time and so this
From desert cave houses to pretty Berber villages, endless olive groves to bare moonscape plateaux, dense pine forests to arid sandstone canyons. One thing that is for sure, is this bikepacking route gives you superb variety! I was drawn to Andalucía because of the GR247 circular hiking route. It looked as though it would be
If you’re just starting out bikepacking, then this comprehensive list of bikepacking essentials is perfect for you to put your mind at ease, so you can be sure you are heading out fully prepared! The list is also a good reminder for more experienced bikepackers. Firstly, what do I mean by bikepacking? Is it different
This is a guest post by one of my best pals Jojo O’Brien, from Wild Beings – Adventure Wellness, who is basically a mermaid and knows all there is to know about wild swimming…as I most certainly do not! So over to you Jojo… You actually don’t need much kit at all to go wild
The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous hiking routes in the world. A circular route filled with spectacular glaciers, breathtaking alpine meadows, grand mountain passes and charming valleys. Crossing the borders of three countries; France, Switzerland and Italy. You might also be interested in: Tour du Mont Blanc Bikepacking Kit List
Whether you are a beginner, or a seasoned pro, snowshoeing in the Vercors needs to be added to your bucket list! All the ski resorts in the Vercors offer groomed and signposted trails across rolling terrain for snowshoe beginners. Villard de Lans offers the biggest area, with over 50km of signposted trails. However, for seasoned
So you’re excited to try snowshoeing, but maybe you’re a little unsure what you need to take with you and what you need to wear. Don’t worry you’re not alone. This list of snowshoeing essentials is perfect for you to put your mind at ease, so you can be sure you are heading into the winter