Category Archives: Kit

The Go Trek – Week Three

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Squash Falconer

This week was always going to be a mile stone in the journey – I knew by now that I would be fully into the flow of the trip.  (see previous blog – The significance of three weeks) We’d just … Continue reading →

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The significance of three weeks

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Squash Falconer

I always think that if I’m going to get into a habit, work into a new routine or see a change physically, mentally or emotionally then the usual amount of time to adjust is about three weeks. We’re exactly three … Continue reading →

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Wings of Kilimanjaro – Less than a month to go!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Squash Falconer

On the 26th January I will be leaving the UK and heading to Tanzania Africa to join over 100 other adventurers to begin a rather remarkable journey. These things come round so fast.  I can’t believe it’s happening this month! … Continue reading →

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Rab holiday, I mean photo shoot, in Aosta…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Squash Falconer

I was introduced to the Aosta Valley in Italy last year and from my first visit I loved the place. It offers every combination of everything that anybody could possibly want! (Does it get better than that?) Action packed skiing … Continue reading →

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Zaini Hats

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Squash Falconer

A couple of years ago I was at the London Ski Show and my sister appeared with a fantastic beanie. She had just purchased it from a girl who was standing at the show with her own brand of hand-made … Continue reading →

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Socks!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Squash Falconer

There are certain things in life that you just shouldn’t scrimp on, among which are; climbing rope, toilet paper and socks. I suppose we don’t give a lot of thought to socks. A sock is a sock, right? Wrong. You … Continue reading →

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Knickers, Emails & Packing Chaos!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Squash Falconer

So the big question – How many pairs of Knickers does one take on a trip to climb Mt Everest??? The answer – One pair for each day, obviously!  That’ll be 60 pairs then! As you can see from the … Continue reading →

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Testing kit

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Squash Falconer

I’ve been climbing mountains since 2006 and over the years you learn what works/what doesn’t, what’s good/what isn’t etc.  Kit is a very important and personal thing.   Basically it’s got to work, it’s got to be comfortable and it’s got … Continue reading →

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In Chamonix with RAB

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Squash Falconer

  I am really excited to be working with RAB and delighted that they are offical sponsors for my upcoming Everest trip.  As you can see from my last post I have been trying and testing some of my RAB … Continue reading →

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