Sir Chris Bonington - still living the mountain high life at 90 years old
Sir Chris Bonington, one of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering, was avalanched off the first real mountain he climbed...
Travel writer captivated by mountains.
Specialising in:
- Destination features on wild and remote locations.
- Sustainable and ethical travel.
- Budget travel.
- Discussion pieces on issues relating directly to the mountains. Past topics have included glacier retreat, access laws in England and Wales, and the place of risk in high altitude climbing.
- Practical advice and guides to adventure in the hills.
- Upland flora and fauna ID pieces.
- Comprehensive route ideas and descriptions.
- High profile interviews. Past subjects include: Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Jost Kobusch, Rebecca Stephens MBE, Sir Chris Bonington, Ray Mears, Kenton Cool, Chris Packham and more.
Plus: A qualified Mountain Leader and expedition leader, I have spent more than a decade exploring high, wild and rugged places.
Bylines in Trail, Country Walking, The Guardian, Wanderlust, Trail Running, Bird Watching, BBC Countryfile and online
Sir Chris Bonington, one of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering, was avalanched off the first real mountain he climbed...
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