Tim Dobson
Thinker, Blogger, Hacker, Hiker.
A joyful group walk in the summer
28 January 2021
Throwback to the summer and a joyful visit and group walk with the Nene Meanies. Finally, after months of description, I got the experience the Northamptonshire rainbow, nightswim in the fabled river and feel the rain. Can't wait til sunset adventures again. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
A picturesque socially distanced summer
23 January 2021
Throwback to a picturesque summertime, socially distanced forced dog yomp with Rebecca, Louis and Snicket along the Jurassic Coast above Sidmouth. Somehow, I remember it being very very warm, the hills being disconcertingly high, and me painfully misjudging the amount of fluids I'd need for a "gentle dog walk"£ Gorgeous corner of the country for […]
Surf kayaking with Carlos and Tavi
23 January 2021
Throwback to surf kayaking with Carlos and Tavi near Swansea. This was one of the only paddles I got in 2020, and I loved every second. If only it had been longer! As I said then: "Got out for some socially distanced kayak surfing in whitewater boats this morning. Managed a single salty swim when […]
Various stages of vanlife through the seasons
23 January 2021
Various stages of Vanlife through the seasons this summer. The style of Vanlife has changed, but some things stayed the same. A Mercedes Sprinter. A hammock. Good views and bad views. Life continued. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
A lovely walk along Worms Head on Gower
11 December 2020
Throwback to a lovely walk along the Worm's Head on Gower with Tavi earlier this summer. All through lockdown 1.0 I'd been saying to myself that when the restrictions allowed, I'd go for a road trip to visit lots of of far away friends. As lockdown lifted, I did that and it was nice to […]
Kim and I finally did Tryfan
10 December 2020
When I heard Kim hadn't done Tryfan, and remembered I hadn't done this favourite minimountain for at least a year, I suggested a trip. Kim was going backpacking afterwards, I was headed to South Wales, it was perfect timing. In the second wettest conditions I've done it in, we headed up the North ridge, taking […]
A chilly Climbing Clan evening at Castle Naze
10 December 2020
Throwback to quite a chilly Climbing Clan evening at Castle Naze with Kirsty and Sarah sometime in July! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
First trip to P8 with Kim and Judith
10 December 2020
Great first trip to P8 for me, Kim and Judith back in July.Once upon a time, Kim and me were on a trip to P8 that got turned around due to high water. This time, we were able to head down the two "true" SRT pitches (I rigged the first and second pitches as straight […]
A busy day at Windgather
10 December 2020
Throwback to a busy day at Windgather when Ashleigh and Munky got finally released to climb trad outside on their own. A pleasant day in the sunshine! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
First caving highlights for the team
9 December 2020
Highlights of Siobhan, Samantha, Monika and Tom's first Caving Crew trip with Judith and me to Bagshawe Cavern earlier this summer' Surprisingly dry conditions' Kneepads for almost everyone' Exploring the route to the upstream sumps' Lots of smiling faces' Very little complaining ' Bella the dotty deaf doggo ©' Snacks' Satisfying two people's request for […]
Throwback to seconder training
9 December 2020
Throwback to seconder training with Jon, Kim, Judith and Dean over the summer. This is part of trying to help the Crew get more skills so we can run more trips at all levels. That trip made me realise: Navigation is worth starting to practice early Seconding and leading skills are very similar, the […]
Working with my 10 year old nephew
9 December 2020
The best thing about working with my 10yro nephew is that he can reach all the nuts I can't. We removed a bench seat from my new van and replaced it with a single seat from my old van. The worst part is him dropping truthbombs about my old van: "This is trash! This is […]