Why blog about Hiking?
The outdoors has been my absolute passion for a number for over 10 years. It has also helped me get through some of the darkest times in my life, and given me the most amazing friends.
I want to share my experience, journeys, and stories from my time outdoors.
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From Peaks to Parenthood: Navigating Postpartum and the Outdoors
Postpartum brought unexpected challenges—C-section recovery, a Velcro baby, postponed hiking plans and navigating babywearing for a pram hater. This is my honest journey of adjusting expectations and finding new ways to enjoy the outdoors, one small step at a time.
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Ultimate beginners guide to Wild Camping
Thinking about trying wild camping? This guide covers everything you need to know, including the legalities, budget considerations, a equipment list, recommendations, and how to find a pitch. Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to refine your setup, this article provides essential insights to help you embark on your next adventure with confidence.
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Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag for Wild Camping
Sleeping bags explained, temperature ratings, down vs synthetic and whatever else you need to consider.
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Choosing the Right Sleeping Mat for Wild Camping: A Beginners Guide
A guide to choosing your sleeping mat for wild camping. Explaining what the R value really means!
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Choosing the Right Tent for Wild Camping: A Complete Beginners Guide
A complete guide to tent considerations, price points, recommended brands etc to get you started.
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From Peaks to Parenthood: How Pregnancy Changed My Outdoor Life
Pregnancy turned my outdoor adventures upside down, bringing hyperemesis, isolation, and mental health challenges. As a hiker and climber, stepping away from the lifestyle I loved was tough—but it taught me valuable lessons about listening to my body and adapting to change.
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Keep readingFor the love of Camping
Just an appreciation post for the love of camping in the midst of lives stresses.
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Wild Camping Diaries
A short write up of all my recent wild camps. Currently this is a work in progress.
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Fear of Falling
A short snipped on how I got into climbing, what I have learned so far, and why I think its a great sport to try!
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Quick guide to Iceland
Having recently travelled to Iceland in Winter, here are my top tips and key considerations if you plan a trip.
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Mountains and Mental Health
A recorded video from my recent Instagram Live video with mountain leader Keith White. In this video we have a candid conversation about mountains and mental health, sharing our own experience of how mountains have helped us and what we are doing during lockdown to stay sane!
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Solo Hiking
Looking at the benefits of solo hiking, and how we can get more women confident enough to head into the mountains on their own solo adventure.
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Instagram – Full of inspiration or expectation?
Living in the digital age has its pros and cons. There have been links to social media and the rise of Mental Health problems in young adults. But social media can also have a positive influence on us, and help us meet likeminded people. So is it helpful or harmful?
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Adults can treasure hunt too!
Geocaching, is basically a real outdoor treasure hunt! It provided me with many fun walks and has been a great way of getting my little niece and nephew into the outdoors!
Here is me sharing what the game is all about and why its so much fun!
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A Rookies Wild Camp
I completed my first wild camp in June 2019. Here are some of the lessons I learnt as a rookie wild camper!
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The only door that stayed open…. led to the mountains
An insight into an anxious mind. The mountains being the only place I felt I was able to go free from anxiety – the only door open to me.
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Be safe. Be Prepared
A quick guide to staying safe in the mountains.
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A mountain of friendship
A story of best friends meeting in the mountains.
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The walker’s body dilemma…
An honest piece about battling body image whilst doing a sport you love.
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The black sheep of the family….a hiker against all odds.
My introduction to hiking maybe differs from some. Most people get into hobbies because of family influence/what you have grown up doing. I wish that was the case for me. I’m not going to hide the fact that I am a little bitter about my upbringing, and I don’t want to be the cliché that… Continue reading The black sheep of the family….a hiker against all odds.
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Amy’s Journey 