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'Proof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job.' Alastair Humphreys
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 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, peaceful existence. What did he learn along the way? That life is fulfilling when you switch off your phone and climb a mountain.
Chosen by The Great Outdoors magazine as their book of the year, all readers will be inspired and motivated by James's amazing adventure, and 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 a record breaking attempt of epic proportions, James will guide you through everything you need to do to plan and execute your adventure. This paperback edition also features a Foreword by adventurer and writer Anna McNuff. Mountain Man: 446 Mountains. Six months. One record-breaking adventure
Mountain Man is an entertaining, often hilarious, tale of one man’s mission to break out of the monotony of everyday life and do something truly epic with his free time. Over a gruelling six month period, James takes on every mountain in England and Wales to prove to himself, and ultimately us, that you can live as adventurously as you want to as long as you’re prepared to make bold decisions on how you spend your time and money.
Inevitably, his story documents the highs and lows of his journey in every sense and deals with the misadventures of getting lost and getting wet as well as highlighting the ever present inspirational message that runs through this book that is, we can all do this if we really wanted to.
James talks openly and honestly about the fact that he is no expert when it comes to mountaineering and takes on the challenge with only the knowledge and equipment that we could all realistically obtain. In fact, he tackles the entire 1000 mile journey wearing a pair of women’s hiking boots and with a strict budget of £1000.
Those that follow James Forrest on Instagram will be well aware that he has a light hearted, jovial approach to his adventures, and that sense of humour is evident throughout the book, particularly in the snippets of his daily adventure journal and his rambling fantasies of food as he burns thousands of calories in the hills.
This is a book for anyone who wants to live a little bit adventurously or anyone that wants to do something truly epic while still maintaining a relatively normal working life. Packed full of inspiration and useful tips this is a ‘must read’ for anyone that spends any time in the hills and mountains of the UK.
Since completing his mountain challenge in England and Wales, James has taken on similar challenges in Ireland and is currently bagging the Scottish Munros. We can only hope that those adventures will be turned into a sequel for this book. texasbeerguide.com