How to go TO THE TOILET in the snow

How to go TO THE TOILET in the snow

Here are top tips on all the questions that usually baffle those planning cold weather camping - you might be planning an arctic or polar expedition, or maybe just a short hiking and camping trip. In this article, I speak with experienced cold-weather experts to...

Staying warm IN EXTREME ARCTIC CONDITIONS

Staying warm IN EXTREME ARCTIC CONDITIONS

Learn all the top tips on staying warm when extreme weather camping....told from those who have experience of surviving on extreme arctic adventures. These 4 experienced adventurers have learnt how to manage cold while on polar and arctic expeditions. And now they are...

Arctic expedition clothing & kit list

Arctic expedition clothing & kit list

There is a lot to think about when preparing for surviving in extremely cold weather. Without a doubt, the part I found most challenging was getting the Arctic expedition clothing and gear list right. This was a completely new environment and I was nervous. Trying to...

GUide to sleeping in a snow hole

GUide to sleeping in a snow hole

"You don't sleep in a snow hole. You just wait for morning." An experienced guide told me this once. I thought about these reassuring words as I dug away at my snow hole wondering if I could actually be bothered to spend a night in the thing. Hardley reassuring words....

5 ways the Arctic changed me

5 ways the Arctic changed me

The Norway Expedition was my hardest yet. I’ve never been challenged in such a brutal way as I was during those 9 days learning new skills and surviving in extreme temperatures. The Arctic was relentless. I had the challenge of learning how to ski pulling a pulk...

Winter hiking & winter skills kit list

Winter hiking & winter skills kit list

This is my standard Expedition kit list for winter hiking or participating in winter skills. I took this gear on a 1 week winter skills weeks in the Pyrenees. A year later I used the same packing list for a Himalayan Stok Kangri Trek. What to pack for your winter...