First words
Posted by Sam Harrison on January 5, 2011 at 22:58.
I have made many attempts over the years to keep some kind of journal of my adventures, be them mountain-related or not. I also have a large collection of photographs documenting these adventures, all gathering metaphorical dust on my computer's hard drive. Any serious attempt at combining these has, in the past, always fallen by the wayside for numerous different reasons. With stoic determination, however, I have decided to make a last-ditch attempt to create something meaningful out of the array of blurred memories stored deep within my mind, as well as adding new entries as new events unfold.
Of course, as the title suggests, the contents of this blog will be mainly mountain-related, with a focus on combining descriptions of walks I've been on with the photographs I've taken on them. My motivation for eventually starting this blog is two-fold. Recently I've become more actively involved in hill walking and have even started venturing out on the snow-covered fells in the winter months. I am determined to become more confident on the technical aspects of being in the fells, such as scrambling and maybe one day rock or even ice climbing. My second reason is closely related. As I start to become more adventurous in my pursuits, I've found blogs similar to this not only interesting but also useful. I would love to think that one day something that I write becomes interesting or useful to someone else.
As well as enjoying hill walking, I am very enthusiastic about fell running and hence will use this blog as a method for documenting notable runs I have been on and races I have competed or intend to compete in. No doubt I'll end up writing about other parts of my life and I'm sure that I will - probably with regret in hindsight - use it to vent my political feelings once or twice.
When I get the chance I will start adding photographs and descriptions of previous walks I've been on, most likely starting with a very cold walk over the Clwyds with my Dad from just before Christmas. I'm planing to go out to Snowdonia on my own next week, possibly up Moel Siabod, so no doubt if weather prevails photographs will appear here soon.
I shall conclude here, so for now, au reviour!
Of course, as the title suggests, the contents of this blog will be mainly mountain-related, with a focus on combining descriptions of walks I've been on with the photographs I've taken on them. My motivation for eventually starting this blog is two-fold. Recently I've become more actively involved in hill walking and have even started venturing out on the snow-covered fells in the winter months. I am determined to become more confident on the technical aspects of being in the fells, such as scrambling and maybe one day rock or even ice climbing. My second reason is closely related. As I start to become more adventurous in my pursuits, I've found blogs similar to this not only interesting but also useful. I would love to think that one day something that I write becomes interesting or useful to someone else.
As well as enjoying hill walking, I am very enthusiastic about fell running and hence will use this blog as a method for documenting notable runs I have been on and races I have competed or intend to compete in. No doubt I'll end up writing about other parts of my life and I'm sure that I will - probably with regret in hindsight - use it to vent my political feelings once or twice.
When I get the chance I will start adding photographs and descriptions of previous walks I've been on, most likely starting with a very cold walk over the Clwyds with my Dad from just before Christmas. I'm planing to go out to Snowdonia on my own next week, possibly up Moel Siabod, so no doubt if weather prevails photographs will appear here soon.
I shall conclude here, so for now, au reviour!
Sign outside the Refuge de Goriz at the head of the Ordessa Canyon in the Pyrenees.