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Zen and the Art of Minimum Impact

Posted on March 1, 2003 by David Key

There’s something beautiful about the simplicity of a wild camp. Fetching water from a stream, lighting the stove, making a bed and preparing food. The well-planned wild journey will include plenty of time for such camp craft – for the … Continue reading →

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The Philosophy & Psychology of Wild Places

Posted on February 24, 2003 by David Key

First published in The Great Outdoors Magazine, May 2003. Since this date the conference mentioned was successfully convened and a report about it can be read here. Arne Naess, whose 90th Birthday was honoured through this conference, died on 12th … Continue reading →

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What’s it Worth?

Posted on January 24, 2003 by David Key

First published in The Great Outdoors Magazine, Oct. 2002. Last week I found myself 200 miles off the coast of Lands Ends in a small boat. A curious situation to be in and certainly one that was new to me. … Continue reading →

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The Tree of Life

Posted on December 1, 2002 by David Key

First published in The Great Outdoors Magazine, Sep. 2002. I’ve been wandering and working in wild places for over twenty years now. Growing up in the heart of the Peak District, with the ‘Eliminate’ face of Curbar Edge looming down … Continue reading →

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Skimming Stones

Posted on November 24, 2002 by David Key

First published in The Great Outdoors Magazine, Nov. 2002. A few years back I worked as an outdoor pursuits instructor in New Zealand. One activity that youth groups especially enjoyed involved wading up a gorge deep into native bush, the … Continue reading →

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