Meet Ash Routen
Adventure Journalist specialising in adventure sports, expeditions and exploration
Ash is a freelance adventure journalist covering expeditions around the globe, from polar journeys to long-distance treks and kayaking adventures. He also delves into key issues shaping the expedition industry. Alongside his writing work Ash is a Research Fellow in Public Health at the University of Leicester in the UK.
Featured Article from 2026
In early 2026 high profile mainstream media covered Antarctic expeditions involving British adventurer Richard Parks and American Colin O’Brady. In both cases, the journeys and how the adventurers have been presented to a broad audience have drawn scrutiny from the polar expedition community.