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LOWLAND LEADERS AWARD | WHEN YOU REALISE HOW MUCH YOU DON’T KNOW!
Course: Lowland Leaders Award Weekend Course (26th/27th Jan 2019) Min Walks Registered: 10 (Dlog) Location: Chesham Gear Taken: Walk Leaders Kit Enjoyment Level: Brilliant fun! I realised how much I didn’t know! I left my house around 7.30am on Saturday and headed south for Chesham. I have never walked within the Chiltern Hills area, and…
Read MoreSeven Tips For Waking Up Early
A long long time ago, I read a book called “Early to Rise” by Andy Traub. I am going to be completely honest here and tell you the reasons why I decided to start waking up earlier (back in 2008), I wanted to get more work done! There, I said it! When I was running…
Read MoreA Must Read For Newbie Walkers!
Click here to visit the site. Going for a walk sounds so easy, doesn’t it? We have been walking since we were toddlers and we walk every day. Whether we are strolling around the supermarket, or taking the dog for a little jaunt we don’t really think about it as it is a natural movement.…
Read MoreSetting The Adventure Geek Goals for 2019
As we launch into the new year, I thought it was an apt time to start setting some goals and to focus on what is it that I want to achieve with Adventure Geek? In all honesty, AG was never intended to be a business, but I suppose most businesses start with a hobby and…
Read MoreWhat Is On Your Book-It List?
Do you ever have that feeling that something in your life has shifted? It’s like another door opened and your soul decided that this would be a good direction to go. When you walk through the door you have new found energy and you start seeing the world through different eyes. Let me explain. It…
Read MoreWhat Every New Backpacker Ought To Know
I have been backpacking now for some time and it dawned on me how much I have learned over this time. If you are new to backpacking (not necessarily with a tent, but general backpacking), then here are my top five tips to get you started. #1 – Find a Rucksack That Fits You Properly There…
Read MoreSkinny Dipping and Spin the Bottle are on My MicroAdventure List for 2019!
In 2020, all being well, I will be walking the Japanese Camino called the Kumano Kodo to experience the 88 temples that represent different aspects of life. But that is over a year away so what will I do for my adventure kicks in 2019? A frown appears on my face as I realise that…
Read MoreEven Keen Walkers Can’t Be Bothered To Venture Outdoors Sometimes!
I was sitting in the comfort of my nice warm house on Thursday evening thinking “it’s cold, it has been raining all day, and I really can’t be bothered to go out for a walk tonight”. I was receiving Facebook messages and text messages to say that people were not coming along for one…
Read MoreThe Perfect Christmas Gifts for The Walker In Your Life
If you know a keen walker or you are friends with someone who would like to do more walking in 2019, why not buy then a Christmas gift to suit their hobby? If you know me, then you know that I like my walking gadgets! If this was a list of Christmas gifts for the…
Read MoreHow to Live Adventurously Every Day
One of my past-times is to indulge in YouTube videos. I watch all sorts of videos from people who have accomplished amazing things in their lives, to gear reviews and personal development. I may watch the story of someone climbing Everest or walking the Pacific Crest Trail, or even rowing the English Channel. I am…
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