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In This Week’s PostAssumptions Are the Mother of All F*** Ups.Svalbard MK IISome Words of WisdomI’ve Started CrossfitVideo of the Week

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Snow Leopard Assumptions

After photographing a Snow Leopard on day 1 of my Mongolia trip, as we had barely disembarked our airplane, I made the assumption it was going to be an easy trip.

I was wrong.

I failed to fully appreciate and make the most of my first Snow Leopard encounter.

I would soon regret my nonchalance.

Tonight, I release part 2 of my Snow Leopard adventure and it’s a good one.

Filled with painterly landscapes, Camels, Ibex & a 5 day search for a second chance with a Snow Leopard, this video is not to be missed.

The video goes live at 6pm UK time. Be sure to tune in to my YouTube channel.

Svalbard Adventure Mk II

After my incredible Svalbard trip last summer, I have been itching to secure a trip back.

That trip is now on!

10 passengers only – 15th to 24th May 2024.

I had previously booked the Polar Pioneer to sail in late June, but minutes after I launched that trip the ship’s owner decided to postpone the season by a month. This was both disappointing and embarrassing. The trip was cancelled faster than I could say ‘Polar Bear’.

Alas, thanks to my good friend, Jonas Paurell of Terra Expeditions, a second opportunity has presented itself.

This May, Jonas and I will be chartering a 10-passenger ship to sail into the ice in search of landscapes and Polar Bears.

With only 10 passengers and 2 Zodiacs on board, this is sure to be an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and encounters with captivating wildlife.

Details at a GlanceSailing Dates: May 15th – 24th 2024.Price: €10,995 per person (2 Sharing Twin Cabin).Risk Free. No Need to Pay Anything Until We Secure 8 Places.10 Passengers + Jonas Paurell & Myself.Ship’s Ice Rating: A1 ice-classMore Info & Booking HereSome Words of Wisdom

I subscribe to a lot of newsletters and blogs of my peers. So much useful information can be garnered from bite sized content, just like this newsletter.

Today, I received a newsletter from street photographer, Mike Chudley. The advice/wisdom struck a chord with me, so I feel the need to pass it on:

“Simon Cowell can’t write a song. If the world was full of Simon Cowell’s then we would have no music. Someone has got to do the building”. – Alex O’Connor

Everyone can have an opinion about a thing. But not everyone can create the thing.

Thanks, Mike.

This quote and short sentence put a lot into perspective when sharing our own work, whether it be photos, videos, written words… anything.

it’s not always easy putting yourself out there, publicly, so next time you want to share a thing you made, always remember: Everyone can have an opinion about a thing. But not everyone can create the thing.

I’ve Started Crossfit

Wait, what? Who cares!

I know. My intention is not to turn heel and become a fitness guru.

I’m nearly 40, believe it or not, and I can feel the slow creep of age.

Aching knees after a hike, tight shoulders from my camera bag, the inevitable onset of the middle-aged spread caused by too many bacon sandwiches.

I want to thrive and excel in my 40’s, not give in to my body.

Luckily, I have some good foundations from years of hiking and climbing, but I very rarely, if ever, push myself physically and truly focus on my health.

Well, there’s no better way to do that than with Crossfit.

The bigger picture is that of more energy for early morning shoots and to float effortlessly up mountains without complaining about Nikon making the Z8 too heavy.

For my next Polar Plunge in May, I want to resemble Adonis We’ll see.