Meet Ash Routen
Adventure Journalist specialising in adventure sports, expeditions and exploration
Ash is a freelance adventure journalist specialising in global expeditions, including polar travel, long-distance trekking, and kayaking adventures. He is the founder and editor of At the Edge of the Map, which is a Substack bestselling publication. He provides expert commentary across radio, television, podcasts, and live events. Ash is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club. Alongside his journalism, he is a Research Fellow in Public Health at the University of Leicester, UK.
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Ash has written for many publications worldwide across digital and print, including ExplorersWeb, Sidetracked, National Geographic UK, The Guardian, Financial Times, and Outside.
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