With why I’m doing this out of the way, I can concentrate on adding reports of mountains I’ve climbed and routes I’ve walked in the past. And also adding material on the training and preparation for my July/August trip to the Alps to tackle Mont Blanc and January/February 2010 Aconcagua Expedition.

Quickly on kit I’m looking forward to receiving an exciting parcel of goodies from Needle Sports which will include some rope for indoor climbing, snow goggles and insulated trousers. Once it arrives I’ll take a look and post on here my first impressions.