I’m a writer, academic and photographer currently working on a book on predators.

My academic background is in anthropology, literary theory, environmental philosophy, Buddhism and American poetry.  I’m an Associate Lecturer for the Open University London and a Visiting Lecturer at Kingston University.

I’ve worked as a trekking and mountain guide throughout the greater ranges from the Karakorum, Tien Shan, Himalaya,Andes and Tibet and have a particular interest in wildlife.  I’ve photographed wildlife from seashore to summit and specialise in challenging environments: “that hideous & desolate wilderness,full of wild beasts & wild men”. I also work as a rigger, and industrial rope access technician.