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Category Archives: Expeditions
3000 miles to go…
I hope to post a blog post or an audio update once or twice a week during the 3000 mile row to Barbados… DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Rowing the Atlantic
Tonight (it is 2.15am as I write this) is the last night I can enjoy the comfort of my own bed for a couple of months. A pity then that there is no chance I will complete my To-Do list and get any sleep tonight. So I will keep this brief. I am off to [...]
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Dedication is What You Do When Nobody is Watching
The last time I put to sea was with an injured soldier. Phil and I rowed together from England to France. Written on the boat were the words “Dedication is What You Do When Nobody is Watching”. It’s a saying that will serve me well crossing the Atlantic. There will be four of us out [...]
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Planning for the Next Adventure
I'm going to row the Atlantic Ocean.
Adventurer of the Year
I'm proud to have been named as one of the National Geographic Adventurers of the Year.
In The Footsteps of Scott and Amundsen
One of this season's most interesting polar projects is the Scott-Amundsen Race.
Hard graft with a raft
An in-depth look at the equipment choices for a packraft expedition.
Around the World in Search of Mullets
Is this the most epic expedition of recent years?
No.
Mountaineering, Amputation, and Changing Nappies with your Teeth
Jamie Andrew is the Scottish mountaineer who had his hands and feet amputated following a horrific accident in the French Alps. Miraculously, despite his handicap, Jamie has carried on with his mountaineering career and has made some amazing ascents all over the world, raising many thousands of pounds for charity along the way. His motto [...]
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How to set up an Expedition Website – for free
Time and money that should be spent on your trip, not the trimmings.
A far more Glorious Feeling than for a God to feel Godlike
The achievement of a difficult feat is successful adjustment to a sternly exacting environment. The more difficult the feat, the greater the satisfaction at its accomplishment.
400 seconds from Mark Beaumont on riding round the world and climbing high peaks
Mark Beaumont shares stories from his round the world cycle and his latest ride down the Americas at the recent Scottish Night of Adventure. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Derewo River Kayak Descent: West Papua
The Derewo flows off the highest mountain in Australasia, Puncak Jaya, for 300km until it reaches the sea.
The Rules of My Expeditions
If I begin to think that I am amazing, chances are that other people will start to think I am a prat.
Walking the Amazon – book review
Ed Stafford’s 860 day expedition to walk the length of the Amazon is an old-school epic. (If you don’t know the story get a 400 second summary of it here). It was infuriating to see his excellent documentary languishing on Channel 5 whilst primetime BBC channels feature endless streams of celebrities whingeing up Kilimanjaro for [...]
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Walking the Amazon – Ed Stafford at the Night of Adventure
Listen to a talk about the most impressive expedition of the last few years.
Practical Advice for Hitch-Hiking on Boats
I often receive emails asking for advice on crossing oceans by sail or ship. Without a doubt it is an infinitely more interesting experience than flying, but it is not easy to arrange. Here, from my friend Rob, are some tips: My experience of catching boats was varied… I caught ferries whenever possible, but sometimes [...]
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Friday Photo Essay – the Best Expedition of the Year
Andrew Skurka’s marvellous cross-country journey through Alaska and the Yukon ranks, in my opinion, as one of the most impressive expeditions of the last couple of years. It’s worth breaking the lovely series of Night of Adventure talks I’ve been showcasing. The trip’s total distance was about 4,680 miles and it took 176 days, an [...]
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What is the nature of adventure?
Some more thoughts on what's the point of all this...
