Category Archives: Expeditions

09
Jan
2012

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.
03
Jan
2012

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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01
Jan
2012

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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17
Dec
2011

Planning for the Next Adventure

I'm going to row the Atlantic Ocean.
11
Nov
2011

Adventurer of the Year

I'm proud to have been named as one of the National Geographic Adventurers of the Year.
08
Nov
2011

In The Footsteps of Scott and Amundsen

One of this season's most interesting polar projects is the Scott-Amundsen Race.
17
Oct
2011

Hard graft with a raft

An in-depth look at the equipment choices for a packraft expedition.
14
Oct
2011

Around the World in Search of Mullets

Is this the most epic expedition of recent years? No.
23
Sep
2011

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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19
Sep
2011

How to set up an Expedition Website – for free

Time and money that should be spent on your trip, not the trimmings.
19
Sep
2011

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.
09
Sep
2011

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.
04
Sep
2011

Derewo River Kayak Descent: West Papua

The Derewo flows off the highest mountain in Australasia, Puncak Jaya, for 300km until it reaches the sea.
02
Sep
2011

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.
27
Aug
2011

The Tragedy of Svalbard

Adventure and exploration are inherently risky and necessarily so – without it, they would be nothing.
15
Jul
2011

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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08
Jul
2011

Walking the Amazon – Ed Stafford at the Night of Adventure

Listen to a talk about the most impressive expedition of the last few years.
04
Jul
2011

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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17
Jun
2011

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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13
Jun
2011

What is the nature of adventure?

Some more thoughts on what's the point of all this...