Ash Routen
Ash Routen
Title: Writer
Email: a.routen@gmail.com
Location: Leicester, UK
Social Media Links:
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Arctic travel, Mountaineering, Science, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Gear
- Years in This Expertise: 20
- Number of Products & Number of Hours Expert has Tested: 60 products, 300+ hours
Education
- Education: PhD Physical Activity & Public Health, University of Worcester, UK
- Years of Writing: 7
- Club or Association Memberships: None
A Word from Ash Routen
- Why Author Chose This Career: To write about the people and adventures that inspire me.
- How Author Began Career: I started a blog, enjoyed it, and then pitched some ideas to outdoor magazines. The rest is history.
- Personal Interests: Backpacking, Camping, Arctic travel, Photography, Science.
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