On Wednesday 13th of January at 18:45hrs I will be talking about The Nepal Traverse in a live interview with Wesley Murch. Join us in this live Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94140418649…Meeting ID: 941 4041 8649Passcode: 665163 It promises to be an entertaining chat, which is being recorded for The 831 Podcast. We will also be receiving andContinue reading “Live Podcast Interview”
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Fundraising to Complete The Nepal Traverse Film
We have started our crowd-funding campaign to cover the costs of filming additional interviews, editing and completing the production of a short adventure film about this unique journey. Please click on the GoFundme link for more details, make a donation and kindly share with you family, friends and colleagues: gf.me/u/yca56h. Ultimately the end purpose ofContinue reading “Fundraising to Complete The Nepal Traverse Film”
The Nepal Traverse film trailer
Reality Sanity Check!
As I leave a very flyable Pokhara for a 3 day public travel endurance to get to the Far Western region of Nepal, by plane+bus+bus+jeep. I am wondering at what point I thought this was a good idea?!? The weather beyond Wednesday next week is less uncertain so I will need to push on toContinue reading “Reality Sanity Check!”
Ensuring my safety!
I will be carrying a concise first aid kit focused on my needs. This is stored in a drybag and the Sam Splint wraps around everything to provide some protection. I have found it difficult to decide which Search and Rescue operator to sign up with. GEOS would be the first choice as it integratesContinue reading “Ensuring my safety!”
Garmin Tracking Page
Here is a link to my Garmin Tracking Page with the password ‘Nepal’ https://eur-share.explore.garmin.com/share/tosh
Preparation and Plans
After alot of thought, conversations and map studying, I am now putting some details into my plans for what will be my most challenging paragliding adventure. Starting from a base in Pokhara, I will be travelling overland by bus to Dharchula in the remote far western border of Nepal to launch from there. The firstContinue reading “Preparation and Plans”
A bit about me..
I am thinking it would be quite useful to give a little bit of an introduction about me for those that find this web page, well here you go: I am no paragliding hero, sky god or accomplished competitions pilot. At 52 I have been paragliding for over 26 years for the pure enjoyment ofContinue reading “A bit about me..”