Planning – Attitude Over Ability

Planning for Te Araroa

Posted on 12th June 2017 by Kat Young

Last weekend I booked my flights to New Zealand for the beginning of January, with a return flight at the end of March. It now feels much more real! Work gave me the go-ahead for 3 months extended lea... Read More

Planning a Coast to Coast walk

Posted on 4th February 2017 by Kat Young

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 Tarp Tent Scarp 1. It’s currently winging its way fro... Read More

7 x 2017 adventure plans

Posted on 30th December 201630th December 2016 by Kat Young

“I would rather live my life on the brink of failure than in the comfort of assured success” – Anna McNuff I’ve never really been one for making New Year’s resolutions su... Read More

How to choose your adventure

Posted on 29th November 201621st December 2016 by Kat Young

Where I get lost in the world of ultralight backpacking. When I got back from hiking across Switzerland, my first thought was “What next?”. Well, no, that’s a lie, my first thought w... Read More

Alpine Pass Route – preparation part #2

Posted on 12th August 2016 by Kat Young

Where I get excited about socks 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 tri... Read More