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My Year Reviewed in 400 Seconds
2011 was my year of microadventure. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Running from Scotland to the Sahara
A 400 second account of running 2600 miles to the Sahara desert!
Night of Adventure Bristol
Thank you to everyone who came and supported Night of Adventure Bristol which was proudly sponsored by the Bristol office of national law firm Beachcroft LLP. A fantastic £12,000 was raised on the night for Hope and Homes for Children! A special thanks goes to all our amazing speakers – Benedict Allen, Dave Cornthwaite, Ann [...]
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Around the World in Search of Mullets
Is this the most epic expedition of recent years?
No.
Bivvy Adventures on the Mountains of Britain
Ronald Turnbull (author of one of my favourite books this year) encourages us all to get up onto the wild, beautiful hilltops of Britain and enjoy the world of the bivvy bag. Ronald’s book encouraged me to do this microadventure: Maybe you should try one for yourself… Let me know if you do! DON’T MISS [...]
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Night of Adventure Bristol
A few more tickets have been made available for the Night of Adventure in Bristol on October 17th. Please do come along if you live nearby. Or if you know anyone in Bristol please forward this link to them. I really want to get yet another full house. It will be a great night. Look who is [...]
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Rowing Oceans and Running across America
Don Lennox has rowed oceans and now is planning to run across America. He is so determined to do it that he is willing to sell every single possession he owns… DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
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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Crossing Greenland and other Adventures
George Bullard shares his tales of adventures including long swims and a very long trek across Greenland using just 20 slides which each scrolled on automatically after 20 seconds: a 400 second adventure. He was speaking at the Night of Adventure event in Edinburgh to raise funds and awareness for Hope and Homes for Children. [...]
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Building and Sailing your own Boat
Osbert Lancaster built his own sailboat and set out to gently explore the lochs and bays around his native Edinburgh. You do not need to head round the world to seek out adventure. Here he explains his adventures using just 20 slides which each scrolled on automatically after 20 seconds: a 400 second adventure. DON’T [...]
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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.
Cycling the Americas at World Record Pace
Scott Napier talks amusingly of his impressively swift ride from Alaska to Patagonia. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Making Climbing Films for a Living
400 seconds of inspiration for anyone tempted to jack in a job they hate and do something they enjoy with their lives instead… Not for school use / PG Rated video – one dirty joke. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad [...]
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More Musings on the Why of Adventure
400 seconds of wisdom (ha) from me at the recent Scottish Night of Adventure.
Walking the Amazon – Ed Stafford at the Night of Adventure
Listen to a talk about the most impressive expedition of the last few years.
Single Handed across the Atlantic
Hannah White tells the story of sailing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
Monty Halls – Adventures on Planet Ocean
BBC presenter Monty Halls shares tales from his adventures round the world.
Climbing Everest in 400 Seconds
Bonita Norris, the youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest, shares her story.
Scottish Night of Adventure
The fourth Night of Adventure speaking event in support of Hope and Homes for Children will be held in Edinburgh on June 13th. There’s some great Scottish speakers involved already, including: Mark Beaumont Andrew Murray Pete Rhodes Simon Varwell Don Lennox (if he gets back from running across the USA in time) George Bullard Jamie [...]
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