Hey There
Hi, I’m Mira, a solo hiker, peak bagger, chaos magnet.
I created Boots & Banter to share the real stuff: the glorious highs, the wet socks, the "what was I thinking" climbs. All from one woman walking it out alone.
This isn’t a how-to blog. It’s a “here’s-what-happened-and-here’s-what-I-ate-on-a-rock” kind of blog.
All About Me
Hi, I’m lover of mountains, muddy boots, and slightly unhinged hiking goals.
Boots & Banter was born out of a deep love for the hills, a lot of personal growth, and the kind of conversations you have mid-ascent, when your legs are burning and your soul is flying.
When I’m not out on the hills, I work a regular job in tech, a life of logic, structure, and screens that makes muddy boots feel even more necessary.
Over the last few years, hiking has become more than a hobby. It’s how I reconnect with myself, push past limits, and chase joy (and occasionally, sheep). I completed all 214 Wainwrights in autumn 2025, I’m still working through the Ethels and Trigs in the Peak District, and I also completed the Welsh 15 challenge in summer 2025 - 15 Welsh 3000 feet peaks within 24 hours. One chapter closed, but the curiosity never really ends.
But this space isn’t just about bagging summits. It’s about the banter, the unexpected turns, and the stories that happen between the steps.
I don’t wait for a group or perfect conditions. I just lace up, set off, and see where the trail and my impulsive rerouting takes me.
If you’ve ever taken a "short cut" that added two hours, packed three flapjacks for a 10-hour hike, or chased a goal you once thought was impossible you’ll fit right in.
Let’s climb things, talk nonsense, and make memories.
—Mira 💚
Currently juggling:🟢 214/214 Wainwrights (completed 2025)🟡 64/95 Ethels🔵 57/88 Trigs🔴 WELSH 15 (24hrs — 2025)