Tim Dobson
Thinker, Blogger, Hacker, Hiker.
Bad Climbing Tips Facebook group success
29 November 2024
I never expected my Facebook group "Bad Climbing Tips" to become such a vibrant community, but here we are, 2,900 members strong, using humour to highlight climbing safety in a way that traditional educational approaches never could. The premise is simple: post the worst possible climbing advice you can think of. But there's method to […]
First time at GB Cave in Mendip
29 November 2024
The first time I went to G.B. in Mendip, it was a fairly intimidating trip. I hadn't been briefed much about G.B. beforehand, and after like 3-4 hours, I felt stressed that we'd have to reverse everything we'd done and had a bit of a meltdown. It was at this point that I learnt there […]
Great times without going underground
28 November 2024
Sometimes you don't need to go underground to have a great trip. Throwback to when I attempted to visit Eastons Mine in Hughs Hole on Bolt Tail near Salcombe in Devon. Is it any good? Probably not. Do I know for sure? Nope. So I attempted a trip to there. The challenge is that it's […]
Spot the seal – kayak to a sea cave
27 November 2024
Spot the seal. Fun little kayak to a sea cave whilst Jen minded the ballast tank. Cave ended in a soily forefield and is probably naturally down a fault. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Memorable trip to Swildons with the Caving Crew
26 November 2024
Throwback to a memorable trip to Swildons with The Caving Crew. Spent time learning the route through the ZigZags which was a lot more fun than I expected. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
James learnt to paddle and run into the sea
25 November 2024
Throwback to when James learnt to paddle, and run into the sea, and run away from waves. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Mum paddling in daddy swimming spot
24 November 2024
Throwback to when mum went for a paddle in daddy's swimming machine. No seabed surveys were carried out on this occasion. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Sharing 2012 adventure memories
23 November 2024
Over the last few days I've been sharing some details of a 2012 solo trek to Northern Sweden. Starting from Abisko in the arctic circle, (68°21'N), I followed the Kungsleden south over 11 days, covering approximately 100km through:• Abisko ' Nissunjåkka (4km) Abiskojaure ' Unna Allakas'° Alesjaure (via snow pass)» Tjäktja ' Nallostugan² Return via […]
Life on the trail after Nallostugan
22 November 2024
After the grueling traverse to Nallostugan, life on the trail settled into a rhythm. The days shortened as October pressed on, with darkness falling around 6-7 PM. I'd make camp or reach a hut in the twilight, cook whatever combination of spaghetti and cheese I could muster, and settle in for 13-hour nights. One evening, […]
Hanging out with Granny and Grandpa in Hope
22 November 2024
Throwback to hanging out with Granny and Grandpa in Hope Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Sweden Kungsleden trail in 2012 – traverse to Nallostugan
21 November 2024
Back in 2012, after several days on Sweden's Kungsleden trail, I faced what would become my greatest challenge yet: the seven-kilometer traverse to Nallostugan. What in summer would have been a straightforward trek turned into an epic battle through ever-deepening snow. "I was kind of having to wade through knee to thigh deep snow, or […]
Throwback to September beach times
21 November 2024
Throwback to September Beach Times! You'd have to be crazy to get in that water? or my partner. Originally posted on this post on Instagram