Idyllwild to Big Bear city. 100 on the PCT including a mountain summit.

150 miles and 8 days on trail, the journey so far

First published on The Trek. So here I am, nine years on from the promise I made to myself about thru-hiking the entire PCT before I...

5 days, 100 miles and 4 pre-booked campsites. My attempt at hiking "fast and light" on the South Downs Way.

How am I getting to the start of the PCT from the UK?

Something I get asked often is "how is training going for the PCT?" I think a lot of people imagine me out with a heavy bag every weekend...

Deciding on hiking boots of trail shoes or trail trainers?

Here's a complete packing list for wild camping in Autumnal Scotland

Mountains, wild camping, hiking, rain and lots of lessons in Snowdonia

There are many common weeds that are edible and quite tasty. Check out this list and ideas for use.

Highlights from walking the lesser known camino, The English Way.

Finding The Lost City also found my long distance hiking dreams.

Developing my menu for thru-hiking, I'm determined to find a balance between highly processed foods and some more natural options.

Eating on the trail is going to take some planning

Hiking in Scotland was a great way to learn from my mistakes.