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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”

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”

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”