Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the
record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and
Wales in just six months - the fastest ever time. Solo and unsupported,
he walked over 1,000 miles and ascended five times the height of Everest
during his 446-peak challenge. And he did it all on his days off from
work, proving it is possible to integrate an epic adventure into your
everyday life.
From collapsing tents and horrific storms to angry farm dogs and
near-fatal mountaineering mishaps, James endured his fair share of
hardship out in the hills. But the good times far outweighed the bad. He
slept wild under the stars, met eccentric locals, and exchanged the 21st
century social media bubble for a simpler, more peaceful existence. What
did he learn along the way? That life is more fulfilling when you switch
off your phone and climb a mountain.
This is the humorous and inspiring story of an extraordinary adventure,
featuring moments of drama and jeopardy, beautiful descriptions of the
landscape, entertaining digressions on the places visited and people met
and raw and personal accounts of the highs and lows James encountered
every step of the way.
Listeners will be inspired and motivated by James' amazing adventure,
and so the book concludes with a section on how you can achieve your
next adventure - whether it's something to get the kids involved in at
half term, a fun challenge to tackle solo or with friends or, like
James', a record-breaking attempt of epic proportions, James will guide
you through everything you need to do to plan and execute your
adventure, as well as give you some great ideas, too.
