Author Archives: grahamsimpson2014

Improvising a mountain bike mudguard A mountain bike mudguard can be unnecessarily expensive, especially if you rarely use one. These simple home made guards are extremely cheap and easily improvised and (cue Blue Peter theme tune) all you will need … Continue reading →

After taking part in my latest first aid course this weekend it got me thinking about the duty of care we have to those around us. This course, being an outdoor first aid course, was mainly attended by people required … Continue reading →

There are many ways of navigating through the hills and mountains. For purists like myself there is nothing better than a map and compass, but many would argue that technological advancements have made this process obsolete. These days there are … Continue reading →

Of all my years in the mountains this photo is the only time I have been fortunate enough to see a Brocken Spectre. A Brocken Spectre, put simply is the shadow of the observer cast upon cloud or mist. This … Continue reading →

On a recent trip leading a group of young people down Smallcleugh mine in Nenthead, it struck me just how much trust these people put in us. Looking back to your first underground trip, it is easy to remember the … Continue reading →

This Friday’s look into the In2venture community sees us heading down to Yorkshire with Steve Windass. – Graham Steve Windass Hi I’m Steve Windass, project leader of Forest of Galtres In2venture Skelton, York. I’m 37 years old and have been … Continue reading →

A while back I tweeted an amazing shot of an amazing day leading archery sessions with a school residential group. The photograph was of the archery target with a wonderful view of the Northern fells in the background. The Northern … Continue reading →

Today sees the continuation of our series on the In2venture community – this week I have bitten the bullet and it is my turn. Graham Simpson My name is Graham Simpson and I am the operations manager of In2venture. Although I … Continue reading →

Those of you that know me will know that I had an unfortunate climbing accident back in January that put me out of action for a long time. Aside from the physical injuries, one of the biggest hurdles I am … Continue reading →

I live in a village which is essentially a suburb of a small city. I am extremely fortunate to have a Wildlife Trust wetlands a few hundred yards from my doorstep. This provides me with an excellent place to walk … Continue reading →