Despite growing up in suburban London, where the highest peaks I could see housed office workers, I've always found myself drawn to the outdoors. From building and sleeping in shelters in the woods as a kid, to bouldering trips in the Peak District and solo motorcycle tours in Europe, I'm happiest when I step out of my comfort zone. My next dream is to start climbing mountains and, eventually, summit a 4,000m peak in the Alps, and at WFA I'm certainly in good company to make that a reality.
There’s a new feature-length climbing documentary hitting cinemas this week, and it looks like a must-watch. From the team behind the inspiring Dawn Wall and the entertaining Valley Uprising comes The Alpinist, a look at the life of a remarkable climber.
The film focuses on Marc-André Leclerc, a Canadian multi-discipline climber who made a name for himself while free-soloing some of the world’s toughest big alpine climbs. With jaw-dropping shots of his exploits on sheer icy faces, and an exploration into the philosophy that motivated his solo approach to climbing, this is unmissable if you love outdoor adventure.
Watch the full trailer below:
Love spending winter outdoors?
As summer slips into sweet decline, get ready to dig out your down jacket… With over 4,000km of glistening slopes to play on, the resort of Nendaz in the 4 Vallees area of Switzerland is a snow-lover’s paradise.
The huge variety of runs cater for skiers of all abilities from complete beginners to seasoned pros, and if skiing isn’t your thing, there’s a whole host of winter sports and activities to experience in this spectacular wonderland.
