Hi, I’m Iona – adventure blogger and freelance writer! This blog is here to encourage and inspire you to take on your big adventure dreams!

Maybe you’re working your way to climbing the Seven Summits, are ready to try your first thru-hike, or simply want a little more time in nature.

Not sure where to start? That’s okay. I am a firm believer that big adventures are accessible to everyone – regardless of wealth, previous experience, personal situation, gender, race, and the list goes on.

What’s my story? After a spur-of-the-moment decision to take part in a charity trek to Everest Base Camp, I was thrown into the world of hiking and big adventures. I never knew how much it would change my life – you can read more of my story here.

Happy adventuring! x

Recent Posts

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  How to upgrade your ramen when hikingMay 5, 2025
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  6 best podcasts for adventure trainingAugust 3, 2023
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  Hiking Te Araroa: Frequently Asked QuestionsJune 6, 2023
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  How to make your Te Araroa hike more sustainableFebruary 7, 2023
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  Climbing Kilimanjaro – The ultimate kit listSeptember 8, 2022
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  How to plan a sunset walk (and other sunset adventures)April 29, 2022
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  10 Adventure Activities in Autumn (2025)September 28, 2021
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  Running Tips for Beginners (even if you hate running)July 11, 2021
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  Wild Swimming in Lac D’ Oo: An adventure in The PyreneesMarch 24, 2021
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  What is Coasteering? (and why you NEED to try it!)November 30, 2020
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  Gear Review: ACAI Activewear Women’s Hiking ShortsJuly 20, 2020
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  Don’t Describe Mountain Summits As “Conquered”July 6, 2020
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  10 Eco-Adventure and Travel Tips (2023)July 3, 2020
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  7 Ways To Wear A BuffJune 29, 2020
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  Beginning Rock Climbing: 5 Top TipsJune 28, 2020
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  Why Are We Drawn To The Sea?June 27, 2020
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  How I Budget My Adventure FundingJune 24, 2020
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  The 9 Best Gifts for Hikers in 2023June 16, 2020
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  5 High Treks for BeginnersJune 16, 2020
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  Connect to Nature – Even While IndoorsMay 28, 2020
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  Walking in Knoydart: The Most Remote Place in the UKMay 12, 2020
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  9 Lockdown Activities for AdventurersApril 1, 2020
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  Winter Skills Course: Cairngorm Mountain in Storm CiaraFebruary 10, 2020
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  How To Mentally Prepare for Your ExpeditionSeptember 23, 2019
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  Altitude Hiking: The “Real” PhotosJuly 21, 2019
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  Hiking the Isle of Skye: Bruach na FritheJune 22, 2019
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  Altitude Adjustment and the Human BodyJune 13, 2019
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  How the Himalaya Stole My HeartMarch 19, 2019
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  Top 5 Expedition Training TipsJanuary 6, 2019
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  Trekking in India: Stok Kangri ClimbOctober 24, 2018
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  Solo Camp and Hill Walk in KillinJuly 22, 2018
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  Gear Review: SubZero Factor1+ Seamless Thermal Base Layer (Unisex)April 25, 2018
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  5 New Years Goals for AdventurersJanuary 16, 2018
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  Kayaking the Hidden Arisaig BeachesOctober 19, 2017
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  The Ben Lomond HikeSeptember 25, 2017
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  Walking the Lairig GhruAugust 24, 2017
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  Hiking The Sierra Nevada: The Spanish 3 PeaksJuly 11, 2017
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  An Afternoon at the Wormit Boating Club Open DayMay 30, 2017
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  Caving Adventures in the Forest of DeanMay 16, 2017
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  Munros Mayar and Driesh (My Guest Post Link)May 2, 2017
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  Mountain Biking in the Forest of DeanApril 11, 2017