FionaOutdoors

Are you planning on a winter hill walking trip? Or perhaps you are hoping to get away for a few days in January to experience Scotland’s mountains in the snow, whether on foot, bike or skis. If so, then it could pay to become a member of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. From January 2 to [...]

A fantastic weekend in Scotland’s great outdoors recently included a bike and hike to the summit of the Munro Beinn Dearg, near Blair Atholl (thanks to the Mighty Vickster for the loan of her gorgeous mountain bike), a Yoga for Walkers session with Abby at the fabbie Beallich yoga and mountaineering centre in the Cairngorm [...]

I achieved a host of fabulous things on Saturday. * I walked in the Scottish hills in glorious sunshine (while my home was apparently drenched in rain.) * I bagged the Munro, Carn a Gheoidh (near Glenshee Ski Base) for the second time but on this occasion I could see the top (no whiteout this time!) [...]

A few of us outdoorsy women were chatting on Twitter and Facebook about the distinct lack of women in the outdoors. I’ve blogged about this before. I’ve even taken to counting the number of women walkers or cyclists out and about when I’m bagging Munros or putting in the road bike miles. The conclusion: There [...]

You could be a climber yourself or simply a spectator. Whoever you are, I’d thoroughly recommend the Scottish Dry Tooling Series that launches this weekend in Glasgow. No, it’s not the best title that I’ve ever seen but “Tooling” in the climbing sense offers a thrilling display of winter climbing skills in an indoor environment. [...]

I get cold, as I’ve said before. And another Scottish winter is coming. Last year I discovered a total love of the winter mountains, but that meant I was faced with even greater challenges for keeping warm. I get cold sitting in the house, for goodness sakes. As well as getting cold I also hate [...]

Thanks to Christine from the Clydeside Orienteers for reminding me about their next orienteering event. These events are aimed at all ages, experience and fitness levels. The event: SPOSOL Cloberfield orienteering event. When: September 19, 2010. Entries: See O-entries.  Closing date September 13, 2010. Price: Senior non-BOF £8; Senior BOF £6; Junior/Student £3.50. Registration opens at 10am at the [...]

A girl can’t spend every day cycling. Indeed, I am looking forward to returning to my usual multi-sports life once I’ve hauled myself around the mighty Bealach Mor Cycle Sportive in a fortnight’s time. The other day I only had an hour free and so instead of heading out for a short bike ride (anything [...]

Over the last month or so I’ve had numerous flattering comments about how good my clothes look. People have enquired about my “stylish jacket” and commented on how nicely my trousers fit.  It’s making me wonder what people previously thought of my dress sense! I’m well aware that I have a reputation for being “the [...]

Scotland has become renowned as a great place to surf. Our country’s coastline is home to numerous great surf spots, whatever your experience or ability. So where can you find out more about surfing in Scotland? Many novice surfers will sign up to a surf session or two. But after that, surfing is all about [...]