

No Modern Equipment: The Verdict!
It may surprise you to learn, that trekking without any modern day clothing or equipment isn't actually all completely horrendous. In...


The Story of the Yak Wool Hat
Somewhere along the way, during the final six month stretch of her 14 year journey, Alexandra David-Néel came across a fur hat in a patch...


A Little help from my Friends: Valerie Parkinson
I’ve been blown away by all the help I’ve been offered by friends, family and strangers since I started organising this expedition. The...


5 Books that Inspired my Journey
I've always loved books, so here are five of my favourites, which in some way or another have influenced the Woman with Altitude project:...


My Top 5 Quotes from a Badass Female Explorer
Here are 5 of my favourite quotes from the one and only Alexandra David-Néel.


The Inspiration behind my Journey
In 1911, Alexandra David-Néel left Paris for Northern India. This was the beginning of a 14 year journey through Asia, which would...