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Mountain skills training at Plas-y-Brenin

Mountain skills training at Plas-y-Brenin

Posted on 2nd April 20173rd September 2022 by Kat Young
April 2016 Given my plans for extended periods of hiking alone I thought it would be a good idea to get some structured training on essential things like navigation, route planning, kit, and mountain-... Read More
My first solo camping trip

My first solo camping trip

Posted on 18th March 20173rd September 2022 by Kat Young
March 2017 I recently went on my first solo camping weekend, to test out new gear, my camping skills, and to go for a walk: The bus nears the stop that I need to get off at, and I pick up my poles and... Read More
Planning a Coast to Coast walk

Planning a Coast to Coast walk

Posted on 4th February 20173rd September 2022 by Kat Young
February 2017 After spending a considerable amount of time down the rabbit hole of light/ultralight tents, I have finally bit the bullet and bought one: a Tarptent Scarp 1. It’s currently wingin... Read More
Walking the Alpine Pass Route – day by day

Walking the Alpine Pass Route – day by day

Posted on 12th October 20163rd September 2022 by Kat Young
September 2016 You can read about how I prepared for the hike here and here, read my hints and tips, and watch the video I made. This is a day-by-day account of the hike with info for those thinking o... Read More
Thoughts on the Alpine Pass Route

Thoughts on the Alpine Pass Route

Posted on 21st September 20163rd September 2022 by Kat Young
September 2016 I have just got back from walking the Alpine Pass Route across the Swiss Alps. I tend to get quite hyperbolic when I enjoy something, but I can genuinely say it was one of the best trip... Read More
Alpine Pass Route video

Alpine Pass Route video

Posted on 20th September 2016 by Kat Young
Or, where I accidentally film my feet for 10 minutes. I borrowed a GoPro the day before I left for the trip, having never used one before. They’re pretty simple to get the hang of, but it was a ... Read More
Alpine Pass Route – preparation part #2

Alpine Pass Route – preparation part #2

Posted on 12th August 20163rd September 2022 by Kat Young
August 2016 In September I’ll be walking the Alpine Pass Route over 2 and a half weeks. This will be the longest I’ve hiked for, and as someone who enjoys planning trips almost as much as ... Read More
The Iceland OMM

The Iceland OMM

Posted on 31st July 20163rd September 2022 by Kat Young
May 2015 In 2015 my friend Rosie did a challenge a month in order to raise money for The Lullaby Trust. Whilst planning her May challenge, she sent me a link to the ‘Iceland OMM‘. I’... Read More
Chamonix wanderings

Chamonix wanderings

Posted on 30th May 20163rd September 2022 by Kat Young
September 2015 Near the end of September 2015 I went on a long weekend to Chamonix by myself. I left home Friday morning with a 20 litre rucksack, wearing my walking boots, and ran off to the mountain... Read More
Alpine Pass Route – preparation part #1

Alpine Pass Route – preparation part #1

Posted on 29th May 20163rd September 2022 by Kat Young
May 2016 In September, I’m planning to walk ~200 miles from the east of Switzerland, across 16 alpine passes (hence the route name), to the shores of Lake Geneva in the west. This will be my big... Read More
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