Peak District Days 3 & 4: Snug life and cross-country scrambles

I wake slowly and realise it is already light. This was not immediately obvious because I was buried deep down in my sleeping bag. I check the walls of the tent – no condensation! Hooray! Yesterday everything was soaked, inside and out, and there were beads of moisture all over my sleeping bag. But today […]

Peak District Days 1 & 2: Condensation, Bogs, and Brown Drinking Water

Today I am a bundle of nerves. Although I have been planning to do some practice hikes and camping in the Peak District for a while, I haven’t actually spent much time planning the logistics of it. So today’s list of things to do overwhelms me: pack my rucksack. Buy three days worth of food. […]

Plans, Paperwork, and Potential Causes of Death

It’s surprising how much paperwork is required for an off-grid adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. In case you ever find yourself planning for this very same hike, here are a few things you will need to think about. If you are from the UK, you will need a visa allowing you to stay in […]