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African Rock, Snowy Summits & a return to base
Tricky business running rock courses during the heaviest rains in Kenya reportedly since 1997. Thank goodness someone built a climbing...

Dan Goodwin
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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Expedition, first Ascents and rains in Kenya
As we left home in Inverness Storm Babet was about to make landfall bringing with it strong wind and rain. Making our way to Kenya we...

Dan Goodwin
Nov 18, 20235 min read
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Back East, Kenya rock courses and musings....
Popping shorts on a bit bleary eyed after a long day in a plane seat. We read the note in Nicks guest house with accompanying car key...

Dan Goodwin
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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Samburu Rock Training
We have been up in the North of Kenya in the wild Samburu area delivering some training to the Rift Valley Adventures team. We are out in...

Dan Goodwin
Nov 14, 20225 min read
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A ride in the Wild
But a Sportin'risk young fella that's the salt of existance. Then its worth livin' again. We are all getting a little to soft and dull...

Dan Goodwin
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Trip Report : Londonio First descent
It always pays to have a little look around the corner as you may find a hidden gem. Thats just what Ndorito my canyon partner of many...

Dan Goodwin
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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The Krapf affair on Mt Kenya
Covid and uncertainty over travel meant that large planned trips to Chamonix to stay with friends who run High Mountain Guides have not...

Dan Goodwin
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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Trip Report: 'Lewa Look Out Crag '
Your somewhat hard pushed to find a crag in Kenya that doesn't have a superb view and this one was no exception. Overlooking Lewa...

Dan Goodwin
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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Jo Trendall director Wild Path
A big welcome to Jo Trendell who is a now a director of Wild Path. A experienced climber and mountaineer. Having worked with Plays Brenin...

Dan Goodwin
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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A busy couple of weeks climbing courses
Ive had a busy couple of weeks running intro to climbing courses which have gone very well. Its been a mix of getting people competent...

Dan Goodwin
Oct 2, 20211 min read
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Outdoor industry inclusivity
I have recently been reading various posts on the outdoors being more inclusive and diverse in terms of people getting out and enjoying...

Dan Goodwin
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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Trip report: Ilpoloi climbing a return to rock
Ive been a few times to this crag but with groups from RVA and had always been keen to get to the top but my climbing has been through...

Dan Goodwin
Sep 24, 20213 min read
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Trip Report: Enkijape, Mukogodo, rock climbing
The recce is probably my first choice when it comes to favourite activities and exploring new climbing venues is top of the list. This...

Dan Goodwin
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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Picky Safari
Having spent over twenty years delivering outdoor education a lot of that time is spent encouraging others to do things which they feel...

Dan Goodwin
Aug 25, 20212 min read
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Return to Africa
Well its been a while since I blogged but thought it’s time to pop a couple together. The website is undergoing some changes just to note...

Dan Goodwin
Aug 25, 20212 min read
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Kenya, Bikes, Climbs and Canyons
It's been a busy two months since touching down in Nairobi in the New Year. Working on a variety of courses from mountain bike leader...

Dan Goodwin
Mar 28, 20213 min read
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Covid Latest 30/05/2020
With lockdowns being eased across the country in various forms there has been plenty of chatter as to what that means in terms of being...

Dan Goodwin
May 30, 20204 min read
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Kenya, Covid, UK and indefinite lockdown
Well we are now into a few weeks of lockdown and the world seems to be on a long and damaging indefinite pause. The virus which...

Dan Goodwin
May 4, 20203 min read
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Quick Guide: Ngai's Throne, Kenya
Climbing Mt. Kenya, the second highest mountain on the African continent, is an absolute must; aesthetically more beautiful and far less...

Dan Goodwin
Apr 2, 20208 min read
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5 things to do when we are allowed out!
Well this all a bit of a testing time at the moment, especially when your in the adventure tourism game. Also, generally people who work...

Dan Goodwin
Mar 27, 20209 min read
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