James is a prolific peak bagger and long-distance walker who’s one of the most high-profile outdoor writers in the UK.
He writes regular features and route guides for Trail and LFTO, and has been one of our main gear testers for the last few years. James is based on the edge of the Lake District so when he isn’t off on his latest crazy adventure or challenge, he’s walking in his local fells.
James reviews every type of outdoor kit for us and is a real authority on everything you need for wild camping and packing light for a multi-day walk.
Between 2017 and 2019, he climbed all 1,001 mountains in the UK and Ireland, setting a new fastest known time in the process. During that challenge, he walked over 5,000km, climbed the height of Mount Everest 30 times over and wild camped under the stars over 100 times.
He's documented his exploits in his award-winning book, Mountain Man.
