THE DARIEN GAP

life on expedition in Panama

MADE IN MADAGASCAR

The best thing about the expedition for me was seeing parts of the world you would never see unless you hiked there.  Only a few people will see the sights… read more

Summit in Madagascar

MY FIRST EXPEDITION

First time Secret Compass teammate Helen had plenty of travel and backpacking experience when she joined the Madagascar Peak-to-Sea team, but had never been on a ‘real expedition’. Here we… read more

Madagascar in May

From its volcanic fields and formations to its jungles, rapids, granite massifs, endemic wildlife, welcoming communities and fascinating culture, it simply offers more bang for your adventure buck than many… read more

Raft Uganda's Murchison Falls image with Glen Downton

MURCHISON FALLS

We were waist deep, we six Secret Compass team members, in the brown water of the White Nile, hauling a 14-foot inflatable raft up onto the rocky bank, a couple… read more

Expedition filming

TO FILM OR NOT TO FILM?

reflections on expedition filming

Al Humphreys packrafting in Iceland

PACKRAFTING TIPS

Anyone with a mild, passing interest in the world of adventure will have heard of the ever-affable Alastair Humphreys. Even those living under rocks have encountered him, for he has… read more