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The Fellsman 2026 - 17:38:25 🗻🏃

Whilst I’m never the one to complain about the sun shining, it did bring on some tough conditions. Feeling nauseous from the 20 mile mark I was digging deep way too early in the race than I liked. I feel like this was caused by focusing more on hydration and not eating enough. After a rough 3 or so hours I managed to get back in the game and finish with a time I was happy with.

This race is seriously one of a kind. Thank you again to the organisers for the months of time put into organising such an amazing event, and for booking the sunshine! ☀️ Also thank you to all the volunteers, you lot are the best!

This was my 3rd year in a row at this event, I’m absolutely certain there will be a 4th.

- Charlie

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Stu goes through everything he takes on a multi day ski tour. This kit list is based on staying at least 1 night in un-catered and un-heated winter rooms.

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Mountain Equipment Glace Hooded Top
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Mountain Equipment Kryos Jacket
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Leki Guide 2 Ski poles
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Ski Touring Gear Guide: Everything You Need for Multi-Day Trips Stu goes through everything he takes on a multi day ski tour. This kit list is based on staying at least 1 night in un-catered and un-heated winter rooms. I...

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Kyrgyzstan Ski Touring I recently went on a group trip to the Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan organised by Alpine Guides. Had an amazing time with a great bunch of people, half of whom I didn’t know, in a part of the w…