Mountain Man: 446 Mountains. Six months. One record-breaking adventure

by James Forrest

Overview

'Proof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job.' Alastair Humphreys

Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months – the fastest ever time. Solo and unsupported, he walked over 1,000 miles and ascended five times the height of Everest during his 446-peak challenge. And he did it all on his days off from work, proving it is possible to integrate an epic adventure into your everyday life.

From collapsing tents and horrific storms to near-fatal mountaineering mishaps, James endured his fair share of hardship out in the hills. But the good times far outweighed the bad. He slept wild under the stars, met eccentric locals, and exchanged the 21st century social media bubble for a simpler, more peaceful existence. What did he learn along the way? That life is more fulfilling when you switch off your phone and climb a mountain.

Chosen by The Great Outdoors magazine as their book of the year, all readers will be inspired and motivated by James's amazing adventure, and the book concludes with a section on how YOU can achieve your next adventure. Whether it's something to get the kids involved in at half term, a fun challenge to tackle solo or with friends, or a record-breaking attempt of epic proportions, James will guide you through everything you need to do to plan and execute your adventure. This paperback edition also features a Foreword by adventurer and writer Anna McNuff.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844866052
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	12/15/2020
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.04(w) x 7.87(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

James Forrest is a former newspaper reporter turned adventure travel writer. He has written for the Sunday Telegraph, the Guardian and a range of magazines including Adventure Travel, Country Walking, Outdoor Enthusiast, Trail, The Great Outdoors, Cumbria, Lakeland Walker and Sidetracked. He has won two 'Highly Commended' awards for his feature-writing from the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild and is an Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion. He lives in Cumbria.

Table of Contents

Maps vi

Prologue 1

1 Navigationally Challenged 5

2 Back on Track 14

3 Organised Chaos 22

4 Calamity James 33

5 A Double-Edged Sword 44

6 Day Tripper 56

7 Sleeping Wild 65

8 Spies, Elephants and a Porsche 74

9 Hitch'n'hiking 86

10 A Strange Double Life 101

11 The Mind of a Peak-Bagger 107

12 A Cloud in the Heavens 117

13 The Bog of Eternal Stench 128

14 Chasing Aliens 139

15 Sleeping in a Swamp 160

16 Liam's Mangoes 171

17 Dodging Bombs 180

18 Boy Racers and Middle-Finger Salutes 190

19 Mapless and Clueless 208

20 A Handsome Crag 220

21 The Final Summit 227

Epilogue 243

How to Plan Your Own Epic Adventure 249

Glossary 262

Editorial Reviews

Proof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job.” —Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures

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