Eat Sleep Wild has always been about adventures and wild places, with great food along the way. In this time when such adventures are a no-no, I’m determined to at least keep the spirit of adventure alive, albeit on a much more local level. And so I’ve launched a new venture, Eat Sleep Wild @ …
This is where I post my musings on the seasons, nature, food, hiking, wild camping, and anything else that’s on my mind at the moment. I wanted a place where I could write without the constraints of being necessarily useful with a formal trip report, recipe, or review. I hope it provides a peak at the personality behind Eat Sleep Wild, what I’m all about, and why I’m driven to help others get outside and go on adventures.
Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain
A few highlights from a February walk around Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain inspired by the Cicerone guide’s Walking on the Brecon Beacons book (Walk 40). A little outing for some micro-navigation practice and a bit of rock study turned quickly into a day of mostly Type II fun. Cold weather and heavy wind made …
Bac an Eich, a remote Corbett in Strathconon
This trip report includes notes and photos from a winter ascent of Bac an Eich (849m), a Corbett above Strathconon in the Scottish Highlands. For a detailed route description, see the Walkhighlands website. I’ve come to Scotland for a January escape. Scotland may not the most obvious place for a winter holiday – the daylight …
Nature, mental health, and the problem with social media
I’ve been thinking about the outdoors and mental health lately. You’ve probably already heard that spending time in nature can help with mental health problems including anxiety and depression. In Scotland GPs have even started prescribing “nature prescriptions” to people suffering from a range of conditions, including mental illness. It makes sense – I’m sure we all have …
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