Author Archives: Sparky

“Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment.“ Ansel Adams – 1902-1984 At the outset of this post I want to state I am not a photographer, I am a novice at best (and this is overstating my proficiency). The reason I take photographs is not to postContinue reading “My Camera & Typical Landscape Routine”

“All human plans are subject to ruthless revision by Nature, or Fate, or whatever one preferred to call the powers behind the Universe.” Arthur C. Clarke – 2010 Space Odyssey Planning a trip no matter how big or small always starts with a ‘key objective or mission’. Once established, only then begin to think ofContinue reading “Expedition Planning”

“There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad kit. If a man dies of hypothermia he has simply made a poor equipment choice.” SSGT James Harris – 1988 Basic Training (Introduction to Combat) An entire website could be dedicated to mountaineering and expedition equipment. There are many out there, some good, some badContinue reading “My Equipment”

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilised people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” John Muir 1838-1914