Africa

Dec 1, 20233 min read

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...

Expedition, first Ascents and rains in Kenya

Dan Goodwin

Nov 18, 20235 min read

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...

Back East, Kenya rock courses and musings....

Dan Goodwin

Mar 22, 20234 min read

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

Nov 14, 20225 min read

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

Jan 18, 20223 min read

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 16, 20222 min read

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

Dec 9, 20213 min read

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

Nov 7, 20211 min read

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

Oct 28, 20211 min read

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 2, 20211 min read

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

Sep 30, 20213 min read

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...

Trip report: Ilpoloi climbing a return to rock

Dan Goodwin

Sep 24, 20213 min read

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...

Trip Report: Enkijape, Mukogodo, rock climbing

Dan Goodwin

Sep 13, 20213 min read

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

Aug 25, 20212 min read

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

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

Mar 28, 20213 min read

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

May 30, 20204 min read

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...

Kenya, Covid, UK and indefinite lockdown

Dan Goodwin

May 4, 20203 min read

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

Apr 2, 20208 min read

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

Mar 27, 20209 min read

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...