Many parts of society are filled with activists. The Oxford English Dictionary defines activism as ‘the policy or practice of using vigorous, direct action to achieve a political or social goal’. It involves active engagement, campaigning, or direct participation to bring about change. I’m a great believer in peaceful campaigning, or protest, but as soon as a window is broken, you’ve lost my interest.
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Chrome productions have created a wonderful film about our attempt on the World’s Highest Marathon…
Read More »The World’s Highest Marathon – On Film…
When you drag your kit out of the respective sheds, lofts and garages, it’s not best that you find it falling apart. As I packed for a sea kayaking trip to Greenland, I noticed the collar on my dry suit had perished. Disappointment ran through me as I’d only had it changed a couple of seasons ago, but this was no time to reflect. There was not time for a repair, and my engineering brain had some quick thinking to do. It was patched with amalgamating tape and held together with prayers as I rammed it in my burgeoning kit bag.
Read More »Farewell, but not Goodbye – Greenland 2026…
In 1978 the German electronic music band Kraftwerk wrote a stunning track entitled ‘The Man Machine’. They were real vanguards of electronic 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.
Read More »Daryl Miller – A Life Well Lived…
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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A day of eating, drinking and trying to relax followed, before we loaded up after dark, and headed back to Tejos.
Read More »Ojos Del Salado – The World’s Highest Marathon Part 2…
It’s not often you’re asked ‘would you like to take part in the world’s highest altitude marathon..?’ Paul Gurney had created BecomingX in 2019 and I was interviewed about my life changing accident on Denali only a year or so later. We’d first met on the North side of Elbrus in 2012, and had become good friends. Paul creates many exceptional expeditions, and in January 2026, I was heading to Chile to attempt something very special.
Read More »Ojos Del Salado – The World’s Highest Marathon Part 1…
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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