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Alex Ekins |
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Professional title
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Travel, Adventure and Expedition Photojournalist |
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Address |
6 Stonewood Grove
Sheffield S10 5SS |
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Telephone (day)
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+44 (0)7901 882994 |
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Telephone (evening)
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+44 (0)114 2630277 |
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Fax:
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Mobile
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+44 (0)7901 882994 |
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E-mail
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alexekins@yahoo.com |
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Website 1
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www.alexekins.com |
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Website 2
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Biography |
Alex Ekins has been climbing, traveling and having adventures for over 25-years. He studied photojournalism at the legendary Sheffield College and his words and pictures have been published widely in the national press and in specialist rock-climbing, mountaineering and adventure publications. Alex is a qualified mountaineering and rock-climbing instructor (MIA) and a summer and winter mountain leader (WML + SML). Alex can operate safely and efficiently in the world’s most extreme mountain and desert environments. |
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Main professional activities |
Photographer and Photojournalist specialising in Rock-climbing, mountaineering, expeditions and adventure travel. 25+ years experience of working with young people in outdoor and adventurous activities. Retained by Sheffield Council to document and provide archive images of Sheffield. |
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Memberships |
Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ)
Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI)
Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild (OWPG)
British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML)
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Awards |
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Most recent publications |
Rock and Snow (Japan), Climb, Rough Guide to Ultimate Adventures, Time Out Guide to Adventure, National Geographic Adventure. |
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Other important publications |
The Times, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Climber, Trail, Summit, UK Adventure Sports. |
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Areas of particular interest or expertise |
Rock-climbing, mountaineering, expeditions, adventure travel, trekking, walking, hiking. Specialising in children and youth engaged in adventurous activities. |
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Other relevant information |
Photojournalist for the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, the toughest adventure race in the world. Holder of Mountain 1st Aid certificate, CRV checked, NCTJ in Photojournalism. |