Chris Townsend
@christownsend.bsky.social
Outdoor writer & photographer, passionate about wild places, long distance walking, & rewilding. https://www.christownsendoutdoors.com
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Chris Townsend
@christownsend.bsky.social
· Oct 18
High Summer new edition - available November 1st!
I'm very pleased to announce that High Summer , the story of my walk the length of the Canadian Rockies in 1988, will be published in a new ...
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Blog post about the new edition of my book High Summer #hiking www.christownsendoutdoors.com/2024/10/high...
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Cairngorms National Park | Jean’s story: What Ruthven Barracks means… cairngorms.co.uk/views/jeans-...
Jean’s story: What Ruthven Barracks means to me
Jean, who lives with dementia, explains why Ruthven Barracks is so special to her alongside a series of photos by David Lintern.
cairngorms.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Cairngorms National Park | Jean’s story: What Ruthven Barracks means… cairngorms.co.uk/views/jeans-...
BBC News - UK weather: Rain and flood warnings issued as downpours continue - BBC Weather
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UK weather: Rain and flood warnings issued as downpours continue
As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
BBC News - UK weather: Rain and flood warnings issued as downpours continue - BBC Weather
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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Every single time Britain exercised a Brexit freedom, we ended up poorer or in a worse situation as a result.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
February 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Every single time Britain exercised a Brexit freedom, we ended up poorer or in a worse situation as a result.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
Just look at immigration under Boris Johnson, the dreadful NZ and Australian trade deals, the plight of our farmers, the loss of funds to the poorest regions, etc. etc.
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The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
www.aol.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
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Newly released U.S. Justice Department filings in the Jeffrey Epstein case describe the financier as a “wealth manager” for Vladimir Putin. The claim comes from an FBI report dated Nov. 27, 2017. Putin is mentioned 1,055 times in the documents; “Russia” 5,876.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/01/v...
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/01/v...
February 2, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Newly released U.S. Justice Department filings in the Jeffrey Epstein case describe the financier as a “wealth manager” for Vladimir Putin. The claim comes from an FBI report dated Nov. 27, 2017. Putin is mentioned 1,055 times in the documents; “Russia” 5,876.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/01/v...
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/01/v...
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Whilst Kent Council is in a mess, and she’s raising council tax after promising not to, all whilst cutting services and adult & social care, Leader of Kent County Council, Linden Kemkaran is knocking on doors in Manchester.
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Whilst Kent Council is in a mess, and she’s raising council tax after promising not to, all whilst cutting services and adult & social care, Leader of Kent County Council, Linden Kemkaran is knocking on doors in Manchester.
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MAGA be like: "Trump would never sexually assault anyone, especially a child" !!!
Meanwhile court documents show Trump has paid out over $260,000,000 to JUST SOME of the women he's sexually assaulted, including E. Jean Carroll.
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Meanwhile court documents show Trump has paid out over $260,000,000 to JUST SOME of the women he's sexually assaulted, including E. Jean Carroll.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
MAGA be like: "Trump would never sexually assault anyone, especially a child" !!!
Meanwhile court documents show Trump has paid out over $260,000,000 to JUST SOME of the women he's sexually assaulted, including E. Jean Carroll.
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Meanwhile court documents show Trump has paid out over $260,000,000 to JUST SOME of the women he's sexually assaulted, including E. Jean Carroll.
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Every accusation is a confession.
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Every accusation is a confession.
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Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year:
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year:
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
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It's been 10 years of watching him cry like a baby at 1:00AM about people talking about him. His supporters think this is normal behavior. And now he's threatening to sue Trevor Noah? We know you were on the island dude. He's such an infant and I can't wait until we have an adult in charge again.
February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
It's been 10 years of watching him cry like a baby at 1:00AM about people talking about him. His supporters think this is normal behavior. And now he's threatening to sue Trevor Noah? We know you were on the island dude. He's such an infant and I can't wait until we have an adult in charge again.
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CRoW at 25: access reform kicked into the long grass | TGO Magazine www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/opinion/crow...
CRoW at 25: access reform kicked into the long grass
It's 25 years since the previous Labour government sanctioned the CRoW Act. Where are we now on the fight for Right to Roam and access reform?
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
CRoW at 25: access reform kicked into the long grass | TGO Magazine www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/opinion/crow...
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“More people despair over “broken” Britain than during financial crisis”
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
More people despair over ‘broken Britain’ than during financial crisis
Poll finds dissatisfaction at state of the nation higher than after 2008 crash, with Reform voters most likely to believe UK is in decline
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
“More people despair over “broken” Britain than during financial crisis”
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
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JANE FONDA: “I know Don Lemon. My husband created CNN. And I will fight for their right to speak… they arrested the wrong Don. This is how autocrats act. We can’t fall for it.”
January 31, 2026 at 4:54 AM
JANE FONDA: “I know Don Lemon. My husband created CNN. And I will fight for their right to speak… they arrested the wrong Don. This is how autocrats act. We can’t fall for it.”
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Mark and I became friends after I did his Arctic Ultra course a few years ago (he still runs it if you enjoy that sort of thing) and I agree with Chris; this is a great book!
This is an exciting adventure story! #hiking www.christownsendoutdoors.com/2026/01/book...
Book Review: Hiking The Yukon Quest by Dr Mark Hines
The Yukon Quest is a 1000-mile dog sled race from Fairbanks in Alaska to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory. It’s regarded by many as the tou...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Mark and I became friends after I did his Arctic Ultra course a few years ago (he still runs it if you enjoy that sort of thing) and I agree with Chris; this is a great book!