“Every hour, another layer. Down jacket, once a pillow, now firmly wrapped around my body. Surely it can’t get colder than this?” My first-time winter camping (in -15C) in Mpora Print Magazine Issue 3.
All in Adventure
Mizu Life X JONO WOOD
Spending so much time outdoors, it’s hard not to feel a sense of responsibility for our environment. When we’re out hiking, biking, skiing or climbing in our natural playgrounds day in day out, we notice changes…
The Cleanest Line Europe
Storytelling plays a vital role in activism. It’s how we humanise issues and create emotions that fuel and drive meaningful action. It’s been such a pleasure to work on a new project with Patagonia - a brand I’ve always admired for their conviction in putting story above product.
Days Like These
A perfect summer day in the Portes du Soleil. Images by Jack Ashhmans.
Why There’s Nothing Quite Like Golden Hour Hiking In The French Alps
“Often in the mountains, we get caught up in doing. Running this trail, riding that park, competing in this event, climbing that face. Simply going out for a hike can seem like too little action, not pushing ourselves enough, not beating a personal best. But I think, in all honesty, that’s exactly why we need it.”
Onsen & Origiri: My First Time Skiing In Japan
“Enjoying everything from hilarious 90s pop playing from chairlift loudspeakers to pizza-box sized single chairlifts, it finally happens. The snow gods turn it on and we don’t see the sun for days. The whole resort wear contagious wild powder-fuelled grins, as if everyone’s caught incomprehensible stoke overnight.”
Short & Sweet: The Reward Of Unplanned Adventures
It doesn’t always have to be planned. It doesn’t always have to be epic. Sometimes, simply getting outside, into nature, doing something new, going somewhere unexpected or looking with fresh eyes is all you need…
A Night at the Cabine des Aiguille Rouges
Last weekend we toured up Arolla valley with two friends Robin & Simmy to spend the night in Cabane des Aiguilles Rouges, perched high on the mountain side at 2821m..
Becoming Friends with Fear
What are you most afraid of? No, I’m not talking about spiders or the dark. I mean what do you feel a yearning for? What pulls you from where you are now to somewhere entirely different? What is it that scares you shitless? Whatever it is, that’s the kind of fear that masks magic. The kind that acts as a shining light to lead you to your wildest dreams…
A Big Mission to Mueller Hut, Mount Cook National Park
Most probably one of my biggest challenges but greatest achievements! Ski touring to Mueller Hut has been on my todo list for the past 3 years since living in New Zealand…