Ash Routen

Ash Routen

Title: Writer
Email: a.routen@gmail.com
Location: Leicester, UK
Social Media Links:
Instagram | Twitter

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.

Interview: Eric Larsen on the South Pole Speed Record

"Don’t forget to rest a lot every day." --...

Eric Larsen Targets South Pole Speed Record

Flying somewhat under the radar, veteran American polar traveler...

Lake Baikal: An Ideal First Expedition for Manhaulers

For those with an interest in exotic cold-weather travel,...

Weekend Warm-Up: Operation Moffat

"I don’t think I’ve ever been frightened" -- Gwen...

David Lama Solos Lunag Ri

Austrian climber David Lama has soloed Lunag Ri (6,907m), a...

Weather Apps for Adventurers

If you're researching typical weather conditions for your next...

Avalanche Kills Nine in Nepal

Four Nepali Sherpas and five Korean climbers have died...

Weekend Warm-Up: Lunag Ri

It's a well-trodden path: The battle-hardened older master takes...

Poles Abandon Manaslu

Eight Polish climbers have abandoned their climb of a...

Austrians Notch Unclimbed Himalayan peak

Four veteran Austrian alpinists have made the first ascent...

Lhotse Update: Morrison and Nelson Ski the Dream Line

Everest guide Adrian Ballinger has confirmed on social media...

Adventure Psychology: In Conversation with Dr Nathan Smith

In a recent interview, Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner said...

Huber Abandons North Face of Latok I

Thomas Huber, along with fellow German Rainer Treppte, Italian...

Will the Dream Line Finally be Skied?

American ski mountaineers Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison are...

Poles Return to Manaslu East

An all-Polish team is heading to the Himalaya to...

Latok I: In Conversation with Tom Livingstone

Within hours, the news that the North Ridge of...

Weekend Warm-Up: Jeff Lowe’s Metanoia

Metanoia means a transformative change of heart; a spiritual...

Ross Edgley: Swimming around Britain

British endurance athlete Ross Edgley is 84 days into...

Aborted: Arctic Ocean Crossing

Three Frenchmen have abandoned a third attempt to sail...

Breaking News: North Side of Latok I Finally Climbed

[Editor's note: Article updated August 17, with latest details...

Ash Dykes: Walking the Yangtze

At 6,380 kilometers from source to sea, the Yangtze is...

Atlantic Rowing Record Broken

American high school teacher Bryce Carlson has broken the...

Weekend Warm-Up: Crossing Home: A Skier’s Journey

After traveling the globe as part of a film...

A Little More Water for Arctic Ocean Sailors

French adventurers Vincent Colliard, Sébastien Roubinet and Eric André continue...

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