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February 06, 2019

Wild Things ↟ January 2019

February 06, 2019/ Athena Mellor
Wild Things ↟ January 2019

Wild Things for January covers a winter skills article, an inspiring video, a stunning short film and some sustainable toiletries.

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Wild Things
inspiration, self-care, health, winter skills, wild things
October 28, 2018

Wild Things ↟ October 2018

October 28, 2018/ Athena Mellor
Wild Things ↟ October 2018

This month’s Wild Things features some beautiful travel blogposts and videos, a reading list, and some inspiring environmentalists.

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Wild Things, Inspiration
inspiration, wild things, environment, plastic
October 11, 2018

Wild Things ↟ September 2018

October 11, 2018/ Athena Mellor
Wild Things ↟ September 2018

September Wild Things features a sustainable brand, a picnic blanket I love, an environmental website and a climbing podcast.

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Wild Things, Inspiration
gear, adventure, environment
September 12, 2018

Wild Things ↟ August 2018

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Wild Things ↟ August 2018

Some of the things I’ve loved seeing online in August, with a focus on mountains and strong women!

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Wild Things, Inspiration
wild, women, film, inspiration
July 25, 2018

Wild Things ↟ July 2018

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Wild Things ↟ July 2018

A new section of the blog where I share with you things I’ve loved each month; from gear to podcasts, books to videos. This month I feature a great hike in Snowdonia, a couple sailing the world, and an environmental blogpost.

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podcast, blogpost, inspiration, writing, photography, hike, tryfan, wales, environment, wild things, wild
Recent Posts
Learning to Lead | Trad Climbing in North Wales
Jul 14, 2019
Learning to Lead | Trad Climbing in North Wales
Jul 14, 2019
Jul 14, 2019
Climbing Gran Paradiso 4061m
Jul 7, 2019
Climbing Gran Paradiso 4061m
Jul 7, 2019
Jul 7, 2019
Connected to Nature | A Stay at Le Moulin de Pensol, Limousin
Jun 29, 2019
Connected to Nature | A Stay at Le Moulin de Pensol, Limousin
Jun 29, 2019
Jun 29, 2019
Dancing Light & Stormy Skies | Hiking Trolltunga
May 30, 2019
Dancing Light & Stormy Skies | Hiking Trolltunga
May 30, 2019
May 30, 2019
Travel Journal: Roadtripping Norway
May 27, 2019
Travel Journal: Roadtripping Norway
May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019
A New Kind of Normal
Apr 15, 2019
A New Kind of Normal
Apr 15, 2019
Apr 15, 2019
March
Mar 31, 2019
March
Mar 31, 2019
Mar 31, 2019
Winter Mountaineering Gear
Mar 1, 2019
Winter Mountaineering Gear
Mar 1, 2019
Mar 1, 2019
The JCMT Winter Skills Course
Feb 25, 2019
The JCMT Winter Skills Course
Feb 25, 2019
Feb 25, 2019
Snowy Adventures in the Cairngorms
Feb 9, 2019
Snowy Adventures in the Cairngorms
Feb 9, 2019
Feb 9, 2019
Wild Things ↟ January 2019
Feb 6, 2019
Wild Things ↟ January 2019
Feb 6, 2019
Feb 6, 2019
Review: Fjallraven Abisko Trekking Tights
Jan 25, 2019
Review: Fjallraven Abisko Trekking Tights
Jan 25, 2019
Jan 25, 2019
Postcards from Winter in North Devon
Jan 25, 2019
Postcards from Winter in North Devon
Jan 25, 2019
Jan 25, 2019
A Winter Wildcamp on Kinder Scout
Jan 14, 2019
A Winter Wildcamp on Kinder Scout
Jan 14, 2019
Jan 14, 2019
Adventures & Motivations for 2019
Jan 1, 2019
Adventures & Motivations for 2019
Jan 1, 2019
Jan 1, 2019
Highlights from 2018
Dec 29, 2018
Highlights from 2018
Dec 29, 2018
Dec 29, 2018
Learning to Lead | Climbing in El Chorro, Spain
Dec 27, 2018
Learning to Lead | Climbing in El Chorro, Spain
Dec 27, 2018
Dec 27, 2018
Solo Wild Camping in Wales
Dec 10, 2018
Solo Wild Camping in Wales
Dec 10, 2018
Dec 10, 2018
Christmas Gift Guide ↟
Dec 7, 2018
Christmas Gift Guide ↟
Dec 7, 2018
Dec 7, 2018
A Guide to Hiking the West Highland Way
Nov 28, 2018
A Guide to Hiking the West Highland Way
Nov 28, 2018
Nov 28, 2018
Kendal Mountain Festival 2018
Nov 26, 2018
Kendal Mountain Festival 2018
Nov 26, 2018
Nov 26, 2018
Zero Waste Bathroom
Nov 18, 2018
Zero Waste Bathroom
Nov 18, 2018
Nov 18, 2018
On Compassion and Resilience
Nov 13, 2018
On Compassion and Resilience
Nov 13, 2018
Nov 13, 2018
Wild Things ↟ October 2018
Oct 28, 2018
Wild Things ↟ October 2018
Oct 28, 2018
Oct 28, 2018
Review: Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket
Oct 24, 2018
Review: Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket
Oct 24, 2018
Oct 24, 2018
What the Frack? | The Green Series
Oct 21, 2018
What the Frack? | The Green Series
Oct 21, 2018
Oct 21, 2018
Snow, Rock & Ice | Inspired by Alpinism
Oct 14, 2018
Snow, Rock & Ice | Inspired by Alpinism
Oct 14, 2018
Oct 14, 2018
Wild Things ↟ September 2018
Oct 11, 2018
Wild Things ↟ September 2018
Oct 11, 2018
Oct 11, 2018
Postcards from Cornish Vanlife
Oct 8, 2018
Postcards from Cornish Vanlife
Oct 8, 2018
Oct 8, 2018
My Alpine Essentials
Sep 22, 2018
My Alpine Essentials
Sep 22, 2018
Sep 22, 2018
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Wild & Words

Wild & Words is an online wild space for a girl who loves the hills and words. A platform to share writing from adventures, big and small; ramblings from the hills, musings from the fields, and photography of nature, friends and earth.

@athenamellor

@icebreakernz’s recent #TeesForChange campaign is encouraging people to be kinder to the environment by washing their clothes less. They challenged me to wear this Merino t-shirt for 7 days without washing it, so I decided to take it to the Alps where I ended up using it for almost every Alpine outing. Being in the van meant we didn’t have access to a washing machine, so I wore this t-shirt for bouldering, climbing, hiking and even slept in it at the refuge, not washing it for at least 7 days (I lost count eventually!). - It’s properties are pretty exceptional, with sustainably sourced merino wool that feels lovely and soft against your skin. - This product was #gifted by Icebreaker, but it’s safe to say that this tee will be coming on many an outdoor adventure with me from now on 🌿✨
Beautiful weekend of climbing and hiking with my best friend ✨ Now I don’t work weekends, I’m so excited to fill up the time with little adventures in the U.K. We really do live in such a beautiful place, and there’s so much more to explore. Next weekend... Scotland!
Peak van mornings with @harvey123go 🐻
My first time camping in the snow, a couple of months ago now in Norway. Looking forward to getting my tent out again and heading on some wild camps in the U.K.!
NEW BLOG: Climbing Gran Paradiso, 4061m — “It sounded like an ideal challenge for my time in the Alps — something that would push me mentally and physically, while being within my technical comfort zone. So, plans were made and one afternoon, after completing the Marbrées Traverse, we drove through the tunnel to Italy and into the wild and wonderful Parco Nazionale di Gran Paradiso.” — There’s a little writing, a lot of photos and a video from our ascent of Gran Paradiso, no up on my blog! Link in bio 🏔
Weekends spent roaming the hills with these two. Finding healing in the wind, strength in the hills, and happiness in seeing their little faces light up whenever we say the word ‘walkies!’ and let them sniff their way onto the top of a windswept peak. Planning to take both Oslo and Ola on a big walk every weekend from now on, where to next? Recommendations for dog-friendly trails with minimal scents for two sniffer dogs much appreciated ❤️💙✨🥰 — Also trying out my new @acai_activewear walking trousers which I love so far! Will be giving them a full review shortly #gifted
Harvey climbing ¿Quién Sabe? at Bamford. This summer I’ll be staying close to home; hiking, climbing and spending time with my family. Doing things I love with people that are important to me, and taking time outdoors to feel like me again ❤️💙
Almost at the summit of Gran Paradiso, 4061m. I’m currently sat sniffling in bed with a cold and so using the opportunity to finish editing the video I made from the two days we spent climbing this mountain. It should be with you tomorrow morning 😊
Something that I recently really started to crave in my life was structure. Opportunities arising and life changing meant that I left my job of 1.5 years with @patagoniamanchester and headed to pastures new. Working with @patagonia allowed me to learn so much about caring for the environment, developed my love of climbing and the outdoors even further, and introduced me to a great bunch of losers that I now get to call friends instead of colleagues 😁 here’s some photos of the fun times we’ve had over the last year, mostly outside in the Peak ❤️ see you guys soon, over and out 😭🥰🙏🏼 @lukejbroster @hwbrook @uphill.downdale @andrewbarlass @jackliamforshaw @josephine_bacon @ethanjahall @kessiekarg (sorry don’t have a photo of you Kess!)
Dawn beauty ✨
NEW BLOG: Connected to Nature | A Stay at Le Moulin de Pensol — “As we drive down a steep narrow driveway in the Limousin region of France, a beam of sunshine lights up a beautiful stone building at the bottom of the slope. Covered with wisteria and Virginia creeper, with red wooden shutters, and a beautifully abundant lime tree hanging over the garden, I can already tell that our stay here, at Le Moulin de Pensol, will hold a deep connection to nature. A time for relaxing, healing, and simply being at the start of our month-long trip in France.” — Now featured on wildandwords.com #gifted @lemoulindepensol
If you happen to be heading up to the Lake District this weekend, pop into @georgefisheruk and pick up a free copy of their amazing journal! There are loads of interesting and inspiring articles in there to make you want to pack a bag, lace on some boots and head out walking or climbing. I also have an article featured about learning to lead trad with @timharrop 🧗🏼‍♀️ I can’t wait to head up to the Lakes again soon 🙏🏼 #GetInspiredGetOutside

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