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Father and Son Conquer the Cape Wrath Trail: A Journey of Resilience and Bonding

Father and Son Conquer the Cape Wrath Trail: A Journey of Resilience and Bonding

Neill Buchanan

In the spring of 2025, Martin Battershill and his son Joe, an RAF Reservist, embarked on a transformative journey along Scotland's Cape Wrath Trail - a 230-mile route renowned for its rugged terrain and remote beauty. Their expedition was not just a test of endurance but also a testament to resilience and the strengthening of familial bonds.

Father and Son Conquer the Cape Wrath Trail: A Journey of Resilience and Bonding

Father and Son Conquer the Cape Wrath Trail: A Journey of Resilience and Bonding

Neill Buchanan

In the spring of 2025, Martin Battershill and his son Joe, an RAF Reservist, embarked on a transformative journey along Scotland's Cape Wrath Trail - a 230-mile route renowned for its rugged terrain and remote beauty. Their expedition was not just a test of endurance but also a testament to resilience and the strengthening of familial bonds.

Lucy Marland - The NHS Nutritionist Triathlete

Lucy Marland - The NHS Nutritionist Triathlete

Ben Hopkins

At Base Camp Food, we’re passionate about fueling adventures of all kinds, and that includes the incredible journey of Lucy Marland, a full-time NHS Dietitian and rising triathlete. Balancing intense training schedules with a demanding career, Lucy exemplifies dedication both in sport and in life.

Q&A with a Gold DofE Adventurer: Taking on the Challenge with the Right Fuel!

Q&A with a Gold DofE Adventurer: Taking on the Challenge with the Right Fuel!

Neill Buchanan

We caught up with Halimah Patel who recently completed their Gold DofE expedition, fueled by our adventure-ready meals. Halimah shares their experiences, challenges, and top tips for future participants - plus, their go-to expedition meals that kept them going!

Milly UTMB ‘24 Blog

Milly UTMB ‘24 Blog

Neill Buchanan

We were thrilled to sponsor ultrarunner Milly Voice over the summer as she took on the legendary Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB)! 

Conquering the Arctic Polar Night Marathon – Gill Punt’s Record-Breaking Adventure

Conquering the Arctic Polar Night Marathon – Gill Punt’s Record-Breaking Adventure

Ben Hopkins

In early January, Gill Punt took on a challenge like no other—the Arctic Polar Night Marathon.  Read on about Gill’s incredible race below in her own words!

Kayaking the Northwest Passage

Kayaking the Northwest Passage

Ben Hopkins
A 2,000-mile journey in freezing conditions, setting two world records; the first to kayak the Northwest Passage and the first to complete the entire route under human power...
Supporting Claire Allen’s Walk Around Great Britain!

Supporting Claire Allen’s Walk Around Great Britain!

Ben Hopkins
In August 2023, Claire Allen set off from John O Groats to walk around Great Britain to raise money for homelessness.
TentMeals: Q&A with Jess & Tom

TentMeals: Q&A with Jess & Tom

Ben Hopkins
We were recently fortunate enough to have a Q&A interview with the Founder and Marketing Manager of one of our popular brands, TentMeals! TentM...
Greenland Expedition / Specific Expedition Support by Base Camp Food

Greenland Expedition / Specific Expedition Support by Base Camp Food

Laura Gardener
Since 2013, here at Base Camp Food we’ve been proud to support adventures of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s fuelling your first wild camp with ...
Brendon Prince Q&A

Brendon Prince Q&A

Neill Buchanan
We were thrilled to recently support Brendon Prince in his world-record attempt to live on a paddle board for the longest time! Brendon completed t...
Marathon des Sables – Are you there to compete or to complete?

Marathon des Sables – Are you there to compete or to complete?

Rin Passmore Endurance Nutritionist
Over 7 days, you will run, walk, hobble 250km(-ish) and whilst you can stop to rest each night in your Bedouin style tent which thankfully you don’t have to carry, you do need to carry everything else to sustain you for your week in the desert. 
Nick Hollis 721 Challenge

Nick Hollis 721 Challenge

Neill Buchanan
Nick has taken up the challenge - climb the 7 summits, cross the 2 poles and row the Atlantic ocean - to raise money for important environmental and socio-economic causes. Base Camp Food are proud to have supported Nick for his South Pole crossing. Read the following article where we asked Nick all of our burning questions to find out about these incredible acts of human endeavour.
Expedition Foods: The British Adventure Food Brand

Expedition Foods: The British Adventure Food Brand

Neill Buchanan
Expedition Foods produce some of Base Camp Food’s favourite meals, loved by adventurers of all sorts. We had the incredible opportunity to ask Beth from Expedition Foods some questions, hopefully illuminating you about this wonderful British adventure food brand!