“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress...
Adventure challenges
Kicking off a yes-year with a post-pandemic summit!
Sometimes you just have to say YES and that’s how my Mount Toubkal adventure began. A chance Facebook post from mountain leader Jo...
Our first Getting into Hiking programme- a great success!
Earlier this year we launched our Getting into Hiking programme for 12 women new to/returning to hiking. The programme targeted women who felt...
Not quite the World’s Toughest Race – Explorations through Adventure Racing
It was March 2020. On the radio Rishi Sunak was announcing the first closures before the full lockdown – clubs and bars - while I was in my car...
AQ Grant Winner Paddleboard Expedition to Finland
Well I did it! I can't quite believe it, after so long planning it. I can't comprehend that I have had my amazing adventure already. Day 1 On...
Summit knickers and a smile – the things they don’t mention on your trek kit list
I’ve recently returned from trekking Mount Toubkal with Adventurous Ewe for International Women’s Day. It was a truly life-enhancing experience....
Planning my Finnish SUP Adventure
“Our first paddlesports winner, Natasha is planning a multi-day solo paddleboarding trip in Finland. Starting in Helsinki she will explore the...
What’s stopping you climbing a mountain? A journey up Mt Toubkal for International Women’s day
Hear directly from Jennifer, on her encounters, thoughts, apprehensions and “what if’s” about signing up to climb Mt Toubkal for IWD 2023 on the...
The Polar Pedal: Crossing the Arctic with a Bike and a Sketchpad
This February I found out that one of my craziest dreams was about to become reality. I had been selected as one of three lucky winners of the...
2022/23 Adventure Queen Grant Winners
In 2017, we were over the moon to be able to launch the Adventure Queen Grant – our little way of supporting members of our community to set out on...