Wind whistling through the sparse gorse, we walked along the rough uneven track that wound its way along the base of the rolling cliff above us. To our left we looked out across the swelling Irish sea, watching the sky turn from blue to pink as the late autumn sun sank towards the horizon, turning small white waves into candy floss collecting in the distance around the dark hazy shape that is ...

George Mallory's answer when questioned on why he would want to climb Mount Everest is one of the most famous quotes in mountaineering - 'Because it's there'Although it seems a simple answer, and to many a ridiculous reason to risk so much, I think it means something different to everyone who is inspired by mountains and the people who climb them. I also think it was an answer given because it...

Spontaneous road adventures lead to memorable moments

My kingdom need not come.For my kingdom is a place I must go.And it calls to me in mountains.And it sings to me with birds.It washes me with rivers.And  provides room enough for herds.Though it fills me with more questions,It leaves my soul consoled.For my kingdom need not come.It is calling. And I must go.

The true impact of grief cannot be understood without being felt first hand. It's an entirely different ordeal experiencing grief yourself than it is watching someone else grieve. I've seen friends lose parents and thought how tragic that must be, but ultimately, and as awful as it sounds, I was still able to continue with my life as normal, albeit tinged with a deep sympathy. It's not until y...