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Author: Pete Buckley
Website: petebuckley.wordpress.com/about/
Author Comment / Biography:
My main interests are in travel and enjoying the outdoors, in particular hiking and mountain biking being a regular visitor to the Lake District and North Wales, those being the nearest mountain areas to my home in Lancashire. I have written 3 travel books to date, the latest of which, "Tales from the Hills", is now available being a collection of stories from my travels in the mountain areas of Britain and Europe as well as a brief foray to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. My previous work includes "31 Days in a Campervan" and "A Long Walk in the Alps". Another interest is outdoor photography and my efforts with the camera can be seen at the Mountain Landscapes gallery on my website. I have 2 sons aged 12 and 2, am married to Jacqui and live in Lancashire England. "> ">My main interests are in travel and enjoying the outdoors, in particular hiking and mountain biking being a regular visitor to the Lake District and North Wales, those being the nearest mountain areas to my home in Lancashire.
I have written 3 travel books to date, the latest of which, "Tales from the Hills", is now available being a collection of stories from my travels in the mountain areas of Britain and Europe as well as a brief foray to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. My previous work includes "31 Days in a Campervan" and "A Long Walk in the Alps". Another interest is outdoor photography and my efforts with the camera can be seen at the Mountain Landscapes gallery on my website. I have 2 sons aged 12 and 2, am married to Jacqui and live in Lancashire England.
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1. Hikes in the French Alps - Mont Buet
February 08, 2013
The ten thousand foot bulk of Mont Buet to the North of Chamonix is one of the highest peaks in the area with a marked hiking trail to its summit. At 3099m (10167 feet) it is the highest mountain in the Aiguilles Rouges area and makes a popular ascent - usually made from the Vallorcine valley which ...
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2. Britain's Forests - sustainable Future or Short Term Gain?
February 16, 2011
I do not normally get involved with political debates, being of the belief that politicians will do as they please anyway until they are voted out - which can take long enough for the damage to already have been done. In the case of the government's recent proposal to sell off our forests however I ...
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3. The English Lake District - A Walker's Guide to Skiddaw
September 21, 2009
Rising to the North of Keswick, Skiddaw at 3054 feet is one of the most popular objectives for the walker based in the northern Lake District. The mountain may lack the ruggedness of Scafell or Great Gable but England's fourth highest peak provides a wide variety of routes to its summit and -...
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4. Walking in the Alps - 3 Routes From the Chamonix Valley
September 02, 2009
Dominated by the shining icefields of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is something of a mecca for walkers and climbers from all over the World. The spectacular and varied nature of the region's scenery is a major factor enticing visitors back year after year and the 3 routes outlined here take the walke...
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5. Visiting New Zealand - Mount Cook National Park
July 21, 2009
Mount Cook National Park is situated in the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island and is centered around Mount Cook - the country's highest mountain - after which it is named. The park was officially formed in 1953 and comprises over 70000 hectares - nearly all of which is alpine wilder...
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6. Places to Visit in New Zealand - Tongariro National Park
July 03, 2009
South of the beautiful Lake Taupo and more or less in the centre of New Zealand's North Island, Tongariro National Park is one of the highlights of any visit to New Zealand. Centered on the country's highest township, Whakapapa, the region is a paradise to lovers of the outdoors all year roun...
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7. Visiting New Zealand - Fiordland National Park
June 22, 2009
In the south western corner of New Zealand's South Island lies a sparsely populated wilderness region which contains some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the World. This land of mountains, lakes, waterfalls and tranquil fiords - that give the region its name - is Fiordland National P...
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8. Hiking in Norway - A Walkers Guide to Galdhopiggen
June 19, 2009
At 8110 feet or 2469 metres Galdhopiggen is the highest mountain in Norway. The mountain is situated at the north western edge of the Jotunheim National Park - itself a popular hiking area - which has relative ease of access from both the east and West of the country. As a major glaciated pea...
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9. Zermatt and the Oberrothorn - Switzerland's Highest Trekking Peak
June 16, 2009
The Oberrothorn which at 3415 metres or 11204 feet is situated to the East of Zermatt in Switzerland's Valais region. The mountain - though not so well known as the nearby Matterhorn - does have one claim to fame in that it is the highest peak in Switzerland with a marked path to its summit. ...
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10. Visiting New Zealand - 5 Places to See in South Island
June 15, 2009
New Zealand is among my favorites of the countries I have visited. I say this because rarely is such natural diversity to be experienced in such a relatively small area. There are subtropical forests, icefields, deserted beaches and rolling grasslands to be found across its 2 main islands. Th...
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