Always searching for lightweight but high quality skiing and walking equipment, I was delighted to hear about the new Petzl Leopard crampons, and also the Petzl Irvis Hybrid crampons. There are several types of...
She cycled across four continents and 16 countries to become the fastest women to cycle unsupported around the world. Now Jenny Graham has set her sights on something closer to home: Riding the Etape...
The Cape Wrath Ultra is a unique biennial trail running event known as Scotland’s Expedition Race. The third Cape Wrath Ultra takes place from May 24 to 31, 2020, and entries open on May...
Cycle Routes / Cycling / Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Mountain biking / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure
This blog describes a Scottish mountain biking route from Milngavie, via the West Highland Way and the John Muir Way to reach Helensburgh on the west coast. Living only a couple of miles from...
Looking for ideas, inspiration and great stories about the outdoors? Do you like walking, running, skiing and a wealth of activities surrounded by countryside and often off the beaten track? If so, read on....
The summer is upon us and many people will be thinking about their next holiday. If you haven’t already booked a vacation, don’t worry because there are always great last-minute vacation deals to be...
It’s seven weeks until the Cateran Yomp 2019 and most participants will have been putting in some training miles. Whether you are taking part in the bronze, silver or gold routes, it’s important to...
With the Cateran Yomp 2019 now less than seven weeks away, many participants have been busy training – and posting messages on the busy Cateran Yomp 2019 Facebook page. It’s great to see the...
I walked the double Munro route of Bidean nam Bian in Glencoe some five or six years ago. It was back when I tended to follow G around the mountains and before I felt...
I spent a week skiing at the popular Austrian resort of Ischgl. It’s a noswsure resort in the Tyrol area and offers plenty of steeps and longs. There are also three fantastic Smuggler’s Cicuits...
The Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet is for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. It is lightweight and low profile, with great ventilation. The Meteor is the first CE-certified ski touring helmet and has integration points...
Being able to travel around the world while you make money can be a dream come true if you know where to start. Freelance writing jobs online and web development jobs are two of...
It’s National Walking Month in May – and the perfect time to take more steps to greater fitness. Walking is free, easy to access and has many health benefits, as well as being environmentally...
I am recently back from a ski touring trip in northern Norway. The focus of the holiday was the Lyngen Alps, as well Kvaloya, an island to the west of Tromso. Ski touring in...
Julbo Universe ski goggles are fitted with Cat. 2 to 4 Reactiv Photochromic lens, which is polarised and treated for anti-fog. They are ideal for extreme situations, with lenses that quickly adapt to changing...
Events / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Walking
18 tips for a successful Cateran Yomp 2019
23 Apr, 2019
Climbing / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Ski & Snowboard / Travel
Review: Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet
18 Apr, 2019
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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I specialise in writing about the great outdoors and adventure. I am a widely published journalist and also a multi award-winning blogger.
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I am pleased to be associated with Morrocco Media, a corporate and adventure sports video production, and sports video analysis company, based in Blairgowrie, Perthshire. 
