Bikepacking has been getting a lot of traction in recent years; the temptation to get out there in the wilderness and be able to cover more considerable distances on a bike is the perfect combination.

So, earlier in the year, I spent slightly too much money on some shiny bits of kit (unnecessarily). I loaded up my bike and explored the freedom of the glorious picturesque Peak District.

I got involved with TrailMed as a med student after hearing about it from a friend, and soon enough, I found myself on my way to my first event: the Jurassic Coast Challenge.

As we wall know, blisters on events are typically caused by friction, heat, and moisture. When walking long distances with ill-fitting shoes or socks. TrailMed shares with you tips and tricks to keep your feet and thus your trail experience happy!

Ever been procrastinating work by scrolling through social media? Well that is exactly how I ended up working at an Ultra marathon on the Isle of Wight

One of the more interesting medical dilemmas on this trip came from another expedition group that had been steadily following behind us….

The land of Genghis Khan, sky burials and a vast and mostly barren frozen wasteland bordering Siberia. Where medical infrastructure is sparse, evacuation times are outrageously long, and your IV meds can freeze before your eyes….