Other Non-fiction

When the Gay Outdoor Club was formed in 1974, gay men were popularly believed to be both a threat to society and namby-pamby.  Lesbians, if they dared to reveal themselves, were shunned.  Come with Philip Judson and members of the club as they challenge the stereotypes, become accepted as ordinary members of society, and show themselves to be as adventurous as any.  Trek with them through rugged mountains, explore deep underground in caves never before entered, bring home medals in sport climbing from the Gay Games, and be in the first team to climb a previously-unnamed peak.

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“Finding Your Way in the Dark”, Descent, 2022, 289.

“A Well-Earned Rest” , Descent, 2018, 262, 38.

“Grave Superstition”, Descent, 2017, 256, 31.

“Callout Time.”  Descent, 2014, 242, 30.

“Ruffling Feathers.”  Descent, 2013, 233, 46.

“When to Bellow”, Descent, 2014, 236.

“A Brief Visit to Ukraine.”  Descent, 2013, 231, 46.

“Passions: Caving.” Boyz, 27th March 2008, p 78.

“More Fun on Fisht.”  Descent, 1996, 132, 32-33.

“Beneath Fisht Mountain.”  Caves and Caving, 1996, 72, 12-15. This expedition was filmed by Tony Cook and edited and released on YouTube by Sid Perou.

“Caucasian Caves and a Dormouse.”  Descent, 1993, 114, 27.

“Russian Visit.” [brief news item].  Descent, 1993, 113, 5.

“Caving on Fisht Mountain.”  Caves and Caving, 1993, 61, 12-15.

“Gay Outdoor Club.”  Gay News, 29th March 1984.