Each month, I feature my best Instagram shot, as chosen by the likes and comments of my followers. Like last month, this months image was taken on my first trip to Nepal in 2014. I was watching the early morning sun, from the village of Merchermo at 4,465 meters, as it warmed the surrounding mountains….
Insta of the Month – September 2016
Each month, I feature my best Instagram shot, as chosen by the likes and comments of my followers. To kick of the series, this month’s image was taken on my first trip to Nepal in 2014, with my now wife, Katie. We were working in the mountain village of Gokyo at 5,000 meters and had…
Print profits for Nepal
Two years ago my partner Katie and myself started planning two, three month trips to Nepal to volunteer for medical rescue posts high in the Himalayas. In September 2014 I made my first trip to this, the most amazing country and fell in love with the place, the culture and most of all the people. Everyone…
Nepal Earthquake
This is a brief update following Saturday’s earthquake to let everyone know that both Katie and myself are safe and well in Pheriche, if a little tired and shaken. The last 48 hours have been non-stop, with very little sleep and a lot of stress. We have just managed to reestablish our internet connection, so it…
Mother’s Necklace
At 6,812 meters Ama Dablam dominates the Himalayan skyline as you trek in to the Khumbu region of Nepal. The name Ama Dablam means “Mother’s Necklace” as the long ridges on each side of the main peak are said to be like the arms of a mother (Ama) protecting her child. Whilst the hanging glacier…
Gamow Bag
The Gamow Bag, is a portable altitude chamber used to treat victims of Altitude Illness. It was designed by Dr Igor Gamow, and was actually a by product in his search to produce at altitude chamber for athletes. A patient suffering with altitude illness, such as HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) or HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema)…
