In 1978 the German electronic music band Kraftwerk wrote a stunning track entitled ‘The Man Machine’. They were real vanguards of electric music, to which we have all now become used to. Silicon has driven the world for a number of years, but I wonder if its all going a bit too far..?
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On Tuesday 9th June we lost a giant in Alaskan mountaineering and Mountain Rescue. Daryl Miller passed away peacefully in his home with family around him at 82 years old.
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I’d only been home a week from a ski trip to Geilo with Helen and Toby, before I turned East again, to return to Oslo. Not to ski, but for a hut to hut trip with Mark, Sarah and Graeme.
Read More »Norway 2025 – The Northern Lights…
Recently I filmed with David from The Fieldsports Channel, and we spoke about suffering Frostbite, my love of the outdoors and how shooting has been a huge part of my recovery – both physical and mental. The film is a real testament to the power of fresh air, open skies and working with your injuries.
Read More »Fieldsports Britain – Mr Frostbite…
It’s not often you get to be a Guinness World Record Holder..! My part in the Worlds Highest Marathon attempt has been officially recognised and im the proud holder of a record.
Read More »A Guinness World Record..!
Recently, world record breaking athlete Sara Storey and myself were interviewed for the RunUltra Podcast. We’d both been part of the World Highest Marathon team on Ojos Del Salado in Chile. Sara had completed the marathon, whilst I gave support across the event.
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Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne catch up with global mountaineer and adventurer Nigel Vardy aka “Mr Frostbite” to chat about life after his fateful ascent of Mt McKinley/Denali in 1999.
Read More »Outdoor Gear Chat – KMF 2025…
The wind and snow of Storm Goretti threatened the start of the 2026 Spine Race, but unlike last year, the weather soon changed and a warm front defrosted the Pennines, before freezing them solid again.
Read More »Cold as Ice – The Spine Race 2026…
Recently I met with the Reedbut Group in Milton Keynes, to discuss packaging. Millions of boxes are delivered every day, yet for many in society, the act of opening a cardboard box isn’t easy. Reedbut and myself are working together to help make packaging easier and simpler to open for everyone.
Read More »Packaging with Frostbitten Hands…
2025 started off cold, and it was only going to get colder. The Spine Race in January began in bitter cold, with snow on the Pennines, and ended up with star lit nights, and bog. Within days of heading home, producer Dave Hanna and I were on a plane to Alaska, to launch ‘Frostbitten’ at the Talkeetna Ice Festival. To keep the cold theme going, I then joined friends and crossed the Hardangervidda Plateau in Norway. It wasn’t until late April that I finally thawed out..!
Read More »2025 – A Year in Film…
Earlier this year, I was delighted to film with County Deer Stalking, where I spoke about not only my accident on Denali, but how my childhood in the outdoors and agriculture, has shaped my life. I have been a keen supporter of Field Sports since I was a boy, and even with no toes and amputated fingers, I continue to shoot, stalk and fish.
Read More »Wild Witness | Frostbite to FieldcraftOn Saturday 29th November, film producer Dave Hanna and Sarah Hanna joined Helen and myself as we attended the ARFF Berlin International Film Festival Awards. The red carpet was rolled out and after press interviews and photographs, we joined the awards ceremony, where ‘Frostbitten’ was awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ prize in the Best Documentary Category.
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2025 was my 15th year to be involved with the Kendal Mountain Festival. Over those years I’ve seen a great deal of change, as the festival continually expands and evolves.
Read More »The Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 – Here’s Where the Story Ends…Frostbitten is now a finalist in the Best Documentary category at the 2025 ARFF Berlin International Film Festival and has been officially selected for the 2006 FFI Edinburgh Festival..!
The journey continues…
Read More »Frostbitten in Berlin and Edinburgh..!
On October 24th I appeared on episode 50 of the Countryslide Podcast. CountrySlide is a weekly British podcast hosted by hedge layer Richard Negus, photographer Callum McInerney-Riley, and outdoor instructor Richard Prideaux.
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I’m delighted to announce that ‘Frostbitten’ has been accepted for the Kendal Mountain Festival 2025. More details coming up, but the journey continues…
Read More »Frostbitten at the Kendal Mountain Festival…
It is with great delight that I can announce the documentary ‘Frostbitten’ is now available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Adventure Sport TV.
Read More »Frostbitten is Live..!
On the 1st of May, my friend Dean and I drove the nine hours north to Mallaig, and started our island adventure. After a well needed sleep, we boarded to ferry to the Isle of Rum.
Read More »A Wee Dram for Martin Moran…
The Hardangervidda Plateau was something I dreamed of as a boy, well before I decided to spend my life travelling. It was portrayed in the film ‘The Heroes of Telemark’, the story of heavy water at the Vemork Hydro Plant. I loved watching war films with my Dad, and this one was a favourite.
Read More »Hardangervidda 2025 – Not (quite) the Heroes of Telemark…
I recently visited the National Outdoor Expo at the NEC. Besides the sell, sell, sell of many of the stalls, one thing struck a chord. It was Kate Humble speaking about getting youngsters into the outdoors. I grew up outside because of childhood Catarrh, and because my family background was in hillwalking, farming and field sports. Some may think this a privilege, but to me, it was the norm.
Read More »Another Brick in the Wall…