Editor's Choice
October 04, 2019
Mountain Equipment Ogre 33L+ Women’s Pack tested and reviewed
As a seasoned trad climber, an occasional Scottish Munro bagger, a wandering nomad and occasional…
October 04, 2019
Mountain Equipment Ogre 33L+ Women’s Pack tested and reviewed
As a seasoned trad climber, an occasional Scottish Munro bagger, a wandering nomad and occasional dabbler in winter sports, there are many outdoor sports with different technical requirements.
October 01, 2019
Adventures on The Cambrian Way - North to South by road. Stage 1
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While the new Cambrian Way walking route has taken the headlines this summer Visit Wales…
October 01, 2019
Adventures on The Cambrian Way - North to South by road. Stage 1
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While the new Cambrian Way walking route has taken the headlines this summer Visit Wales has also designated a Cambrian Way road running between Llandudno and Cardiff.
August 15, 2019
Albert and being Sustainable.
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What connects a tiny patch of snow in Scotland to a Blackpool pub and landslides…
August 15, 2019
Albert and being Sustainable.
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What connects a tiny patch of snow in Scotland to a Blackpool pub and landslides in the Alps? Henry Iddon pulls the threads together in a guest Editorial on sustainability.
Highlights
March 26, 2019
Swiss star Severine Pont-Combe lifts the lid on endurance skimo
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“Sometimes I ask myself, what am I doing here?, It would be so much easier…
Swiss star Severine Pont-Combe lifts the lid on endurance skimo
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“Sometimes I ask myself, what am I doing here?, It would be so much easier being at home having breakfast with my family.” The words of Severine Pont-Combe are similar…
Adventure
The Great Norse Run - 19 people run the first ever multi-marathon across Iceland
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Danny Bent, founder of Project Awesome and The London Relay, selected a small group of men and women, of varying fitness levels and ages, to accompany him across the scenic…
October 10, 2019
The Great Norse Run - 19 people run the first ever multi-marathon across Iceland
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Danny Bent, founder of Project Awesome and The London Relay, selected a small group of…
Climbing & Mountaineering
Scottish Climber becomes first Brit to complete renowned ‘Alpine Trilogy’
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Scottish climber Robbie Phillips, 29, has become the first Briton to finish the ‘Alpine Trilogy’, a trio of the hardest rock climbs in Europe.
August 16, 2019
Scottish Climber becomes first Brit to complete renowned ‘Alpine Trilogy’
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Scottish climber Robbie Phillips, 29, has become the first Briton to finish the ‘Alpine Trilogy’,…
Cycling
Darn Tough 1/4 Pursuit Ultra-Light Merino Cycling Socks: Tested and Reviewed
Slight confession to start this review with. It's way, way overdue. I've had this socks since the beginning of Spring but I've not reviewed them. In my defence there is…
October 17, 2019
Darn Tough 1/4 Pursuit Ultra-Light Merino Cycling Socks: Tested and Reviewed
Slight confession to start this review with. It's way, way overdue. I've had this socks…
Skiing
Freedom of the Hills - but will the snow last
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In 2018 I visited the Cairngorms to write and photograph a feature for the British Mountaineering Council’s ‘Summit’ magazine. The piece was about using eMTBs to access the steep skiing…
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May 28, 2019
Freedom of the Hills - but will the snow last
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In 2018 I visited the Cairngorms to write and photograph a feature for the British…
Trail & Ultra Running
Runners tough it out in the inov-8 Descent Race mud
One of the world’s most daredevil sporting events took place at the weekend as runners plunged down a near-vertical ski slope.
October 08, 2019
Runners tough it out in the inov-8 Descent Race mud
One of the world’s most daredevil sporting events took place at the weekend as runners…
Travel
New guide puts visitors on the right track in Innsbruck
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Visitors to Innsbruck this summer will be among the first to experience the city in a different light and explore the hidden gems that the Capital of the Alps has…
June 12, 2019
New guide puts visitors on the right track in Innsbruck
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Visitors to Innsbruck this summer will be among the first to experience the city in…
Latest Review
Darn Tough 1/4 Pursuit Ultra-Light Merino Cycling Socks: Tested and Reviewed
Slight confession to start this review with. It's way, way overdue. I've had this socks since the beginning of Spring but I've not reviewed them. In my defence there is…
October 17, 2019
Darn Tough 1/4 Pursuit Ultra-Light Merino Cycling Socks: Tested and Reviewed
Slight confession to start this review with. It's way, way overdue. I've had this socks…
Gear News
Robens inflatable yurt spearheads new tent range for adventurous families
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The Robens Airventure range is a new concept that addresses the needs of the more adventurous family seeking a choice of inflatable tents that combine performance with practicality.
February 06, 2019
Robens inflatable yurt spearheads new tent range for adventurous families
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The Robens Airventure range is a new concept that addresses the needs of the more…
Blogs
Reeks District: Ireland’s Adventure Playground with Jessie Leong
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‘How do you pronounce Carrauntoohil?’ ‘Karen-toole’ replied Piaras, mountain guide from Kerry Climbing. ‘It means inverted sickle, a serrated knife-edge. Just look at the ridge behind you.’
December 03, 2018
Reeks District: Ireland’s Adventure Playground with Jessie Leong
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‘How do you pronounce Carrauntoohil?’ ‘Karen-toole’ replied Piaras, mountain guide from Kerry Climbing. ‘It means…