2026 started wonderfully. On Saturday 3rd January, I led a group of 8 wonderful people on a sunrise hike at one of my favourite spots in the Peak District - The Roaches. We pulled up at the base to be greeted by a clear sky and a full moon which brightened up quite quickly; pink tinges started to appear as we set off up Hen Cloud.

A few months ago I had the pleasure of putting some words together for Ross & Kryi for their launch issue of a new outdoor magazine, Dayhike.

It was a pleasure, to have them even interested in my story of becoming a leader, but then for them to give me free reign on putting my thoughts down in print was very special.