Blog Posts

  • The Adventure Podcast: A Review

    When reflecting on all the different experiences, landscapes and influences which have formed my restless passion for adventure, it is clear that it is impossible to put my finger on a single source. Family, growing up in rugged Wales, and countless books are clear drivers in molding this significantly important aspect of my character. However,…

  • Adventure and Travel | Social Meet | London  – 9th March

    Join us for an exciting FREE Adventure and Travel social meet-up in London! Hosted by AdventureConscious.com, this in-person event is perfect for those who want to find like-minded people who share the same passion for travel and adventure. London can be a tough place to live when your interests revolve around exploring, travelling and adventure.…

  • Alone in the Chilterns
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    Alone in the Chilterns

    In May 2023, I was planning a week-long hiking and camping trip in the Balkans. To prepare, I wanted to build on my wild camping confidence and ability to spend time alone. My planned weekend camping trip to the Yorkshire Dales unfortunately got cancelled due to train strikes. As a substitute, I took the Metropolitan…

  • Winter Mountaineering In Scotland
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    Winter Mountaineering In Scotland

    A few weekends ago I journeyed up to Scotland to scratch the surface of winter mountaineering. With a few weeks of reflection behind me, I am now hungry for my next winter mountain and fully entranced by the possibilities of high-altitude climbing. Motivation I’ve spent a lot of time hiking. Much of this has been…

  • Finding a state of calm from cold water exposure.

    The Ice Bath Experiment I’ve discussed cold water swimming previously on this website with a running series on my monthly cold water wild swims. However, In light of my current marathon training, and continued belief in cold water therapy, I have decided to add another staple to my cold water diet. Starting today I will…

  • An Unadvised Marathon and The Elusive Runners High

    Runner’s high is real, incredible and everyone should seek out this natural euphoria. First, let me set some context.  I’m writing this immediately after finishing a run. My brain is a scramble of euphoria and chaotic thoughts. I am doing my best to put pen to paper and turn my elation into something tangible and comprehensible…

  • The Adventure Conscious Podcast: Episode 1, Carl Stanfield

    Introduction. In Episode 1 of The Adventure Conscious Podcast, we talked to Carl Stanfield, otherwise known as “The Professor”. Carl spent 352 out of the 365 days of 2022 hiking on the US trails, becoming one of the few to complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown.  The Calendar Year Triple Crown (+) The Calendar Year…

  • The Adventure Conscious Podcast.
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    The Adventure Conscious Podcast.

    I am excited to announce that Adventure Conscious will be expanding its content range and will be attempting to break into the Podcast game! The aim of this podcast is to speak to people about adventure and travel and to unearth what it means to them. I’m particularly interested in the reasons why people seek…

  • Adventurer Insights: A Conversation with Artificial Intelligence A.I. (ChatGPT)

    ChatGPT is the new artificial intelligence chatbot which has blown up in the last few months. The program answers questions in a human-like style and can complete requests such as; write a poem, produce programming code, or even write an entire blog… The future of this technology and its role in society is unclear but…

  • Wild Swimming Diaries: 2nd January 2023 – New Years Dip!

    Key Stats 📍Location: Hampstead Heath Men’s Pond 🌡Water Temperature: 6.4°C ⏰️ Time in the water: ~4.5mins The Story Whilst paying £4.25 to swim in a pond feels like a painfully commercialised version of wild swimming, I am lucky to live near Hampstead Heath Ponds. It is certainly not the same as swimming in the sea…