Forgive the silence, but I've been beggaring around Tibet for the last few weeks, without access to the internet. I arrive home to the news that Jim Perrin's new book is imminent. West: A Journey Through the Landscapes of Loss is a 'fiercely personal account of love, loss and grief.' Those in the outdoor community aware of the agonising process of Perrin's recent life won't be surprised at the melancholic subject matter. After the sudden deaths of his wife and son, Jim left his home in Wales and fled to an ancient burial ground on an island ...