A colleague on Sgurr Alasdair looking to the northern section of the Cuillin Ridge - Isle of Skye

A colleague on Sgurr Alasdair looking to the northern section of the Cuillin Ridge - Isle of Skye– Nick Bowling

I have enjoyed hill walking and mountaineering including several alpine seasons.

The upper reaches of the Mer de Glace with the Dent du Geant to the right and Mont Blanc right horizon

The upper reaches of the Mer de Glace with the Dent du Geant to the right and Mont Blanc right horizon– Nick Bowling

Great End Gully in the English Lake District in increasingly rare winter condition

Great End Gully in the English Lake District in increasingly rare winter condition– Nick Bowling

My favourite activity though, was potholing having bottomed some of the most serious potholes in the UK.

Easter Grotto in the Ease Gill system

Easter Grotto in the Ease Gill system– Nick Bowling

Meregill Hole on the flanks of Ingleborough Hill

Meregill Hole on the flanks of Ingleborough Hill– Unknown

Sadly, ill health and arthritis have largely put paid to that now, so I am developing my skills in photography, art and IT. I also enjoy the occasional flight using DCS World, a powerful PC based flight simulator. But last and far from least, my beautiful wife Hilly who has been my rock and inspiration for 30+ years now.

My wife Hilly on Clachtoll Beach near Lochinver - Scotland

My wife Hilly on Clachtoll Beach near Lochinver - Scotland– Nick Bowling