For anyone who knows me, they’ll know I have a tendency to live up to certain redhead stereotypes, namely my ability to get sunburnt in 0.5 seconds whilst wearing factor 50 and my slightly short temper. The latter is particularly applicable if people question where I belong. Or more precisely where women belong and frankly I’m so over it.
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Back On Ice
There’s something magical about this sport. Something in the incredibly satisfying thunk of ice axes on a frozen waterfall. The rhythmic noise as you ascend, putting your entire trust in forged steel and treated rope. The bitterly cold winds whipping spindrift into your face. The frozen hair and glittering sheets of ice in the earlyContinue reading “Back On Ice”
Looking back at 2017
Reflecting on the year with the Tough Girl Podcast
Returning to the Tough Girl Podcast
It feels like forever ago since I last caught up with the wonderful Sarah Williams of the Tough Girl Podcast for her 7 Women 7 Challenges series. Five long summer months have blown by and the end of 2017 is in touching distance. I daren’t utter the C word for fear it will bring theContinue reading “Returning to the Tough Girl Podcast”
Changing objectives
For just under 12 months I’ve been working towards climbing the Matterhorn and the Eiger. Putting in the time to train both at home and overseas and getting myself as fit as possible to take on these peaks. If you’ve been following along with my journey, either on here or via the Tough Girl Podcast,Continue reading “Changing objectives “
Arc’teryx Alpine Academy
Summertime and everyone I know is packing swimwear, suncream, and sandals before heading off to sun-drenched shores. Never one to follow the trend, I spent my first summer holiday of the year kitted up with alpine gear at the 6th annual Arc’teryx Alpine Academy. Set up to help people advance their mountain skills, I stumbledContinue reading “Arc’teryx Alpine Academy”
Embracing your sporty side
It’s women’s sport week this week in the U.K. A celebration of female achievements in the sporting world, both big and small, along with a time to encourage others to give sport a go. I’d never really classed myself as sporty growing up. Sure I was active, skiing and riding horses, but to me thatContinue reading “Embracing your sporty side “
Back with the Tough Girl podcast
It’s that time again, I’m back nattering on part 4 of the 7 Women 7 Challenges series on the Tough Girl Podcast. This time around you can catch me at the 2hr 28 mark and I’m sharing more about my easter trip on the Cosmiques Arete and my more recent attempts at climbing 7a indoorsContinue reading “Back with the Tough Girl podcast”
Taking on the Cosmiques Arête
What the hell am I doing? Those six words rang through my head as I skirted the edge of a huge boulder, nothing between me and a 2000m drop back to Chamonix, except for a slim edge of rock which I precariously balanced my crampon front points on. Most people spend their Easter weekend eatingContinue reading “Taking on the Cosmiques Arête”
Take 3 – Catching up with the Tough Girl Podcast
For anyone who has been following along with my adventuring you’ll know that I’m currently part of the 7 Women – 7 Challenges series on the Tough Girl Challenges Podcast. The latest episode is out now, featuring myself an 6 other amazing women in adventure. You can catch me nattering away from the 1hr 35min mark.Continue reading “Take 3 – Catching up with the Tough Girl Podcast”
Gemma Smith 