Finally, a politician telling it like it *really is.

Ukrainian soldiers recite the poem Invictus by British poet William Ernest Henley as a gesture of gratitude to the United Kingdom for its unwavering support🇺🇦🇬🇧. This powerful poem stands as a timeless symbol of resilience, dignity, and inner strength in the face of seemingly

Latest episode of Mountain Voices, my podcast for the UIAA is up. It's all about glacier retreat. It's a depressing subject but one my guests make a compelling listen. Thanks to Will Gadd, Mary Sanseverino, Craig Leeson and Tom Harris Listen here: shows.acast.com/65ca317b600093…

Brilliant talk last night at RGS with the irrepressible Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders. Don't worry if you missed this talk about their 50 year partnership and ascent of Yawash Sar. They're also guests on the next UIAA podcast with me. Out in a couple of weeks

When the way to the dive site requires you to learn an entirely new skill set 😂.

Sumy was the last stop on our charity mission in Feb. It's a beautiful friendly city with great restaurants. Beyond awful to see so many killed by Russia on Palm Sunday.

Irony is dead. Net zero (ask the glaciers and flooded villages). Trade with China (cheap goods weren't so bad; generations were lifted out of poverty). Lockdowns (did save lives). Mass migration is not great but neither's climate change & war. #lettuce #liztruss

Lots of snow yesterday

What happened to Witold Gilarski, a Polish paraglider pilot who went missing in Colombia in March? I spoke to those involved in the search. xcmag.com/news/what-happ…

Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders are among the most outstanding alpinists of their generation – and still making 1st ascents despite being eligible for bus passes. They spoke to me about their climbs for the UIAA podcast. It's a great listen theuiaa.org/mountainvoices/

My podcast with alpine legends Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders. Listen here 👇

What could possibly go wrong! 🙈. Great piloting does not make you a great pilot. Hopefully this one will be held accountable. (And for those wondering about all the people, they're competing in Mezzalama Trophy.)

will Nepal's new Everest law change anything? My latest for Telegraph Travel telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ev…

There were 88 paragliding flights in excess of 300km recorded in the Alps between Apr 28 and May 2. WILD!The level in this sport is unbelievable: xcmag.com/news/kinga-cla…

Labour are backtracking on a plan to help save birds: by blocking a new rule that would make developers put a £35 nest brick in every new home. They think it'll help win them votes - we need to show it would do the opposite. Sign the petition 38d.gs/zcpv

So farewell then, Skype With your distinctive ring tone Who knew you still existed? Actually you were pretty good Expecially for international calls back in the day Now you've been retired Replaced by Teams Which is shit and designed for children apologies to E.J. Thribb

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before and after today’s glacier collapse that buried 90% of blatten, switzerland

The inside story on the paraglider pilot swept to 8,500m in China: xcmag.com/news/pilot-swe…

Anyone wondering about the Chinese pilot who got swept up to 8,500m, the question of the video's authenticity is a distraction. The deleted xcontest tracklog tells the story – as does the reaction of the Chinese authorities. Brilliant team report by xcmag.com/news/pilot-swe…