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, and also 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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