Komperdell has developed a set of Calima Carbon Cloud trekking poles specifically for women. The poles won an ISPO award at the summer show in Germany. The Komperdell Calima Carbon Cloud poles are claimed...
If you’re planning a trip to London, you’ll want to make sure that you have the most fun possible while you’re there. It’s a large and busy city so to ensure you enjoy the...
American runner Jack Kuenzle has set an impressive new record for a Scottish mountain circuit known as the Tranter’s Round. The 26-year-old’s fastest time came just a day after Scottish runner Finlay Wild broke...
We chose the Ptarmigan Ridge route to reach the summit of Ben Lomond yesterday. It was eight-year-old Poppy Munro’s first Munro and rather than “simply” walk the easier tourist path to the top of...
Before planning your Italy trip, we suggest you gather as much information about it as you can. And while some facts are widely well-known, and some you will inevitably learn along the way, there...
Having now finished a round of Munros, I am enjoying ticking off some previously visited Munros again. I have been choosing Munros that I have only a vague memory of walking, as well as...
Memory foam pillows are an excellent choice for those who want to sleep more comfortably and reduce or eliminate neck pain and headaches during their outdoor adventures. These pillows provide superior support, which is...
Hiking is an amazing way to get outside and enjoy nature. It is an enjoyable exercise that can be done by people of any age and fitness level. If you are new to hiking,...
I have been testing the Berghaus Paclite Dynak Gore-Tex waterproof jacket in the Scottish hills and mountains. Why do I need a summer waterproof jacket? The UK’s weather is unpredictable and, whatever the season,...
The UK’s first waymarked gravel cycling routes have opened near Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. A community interest group, Bike Trossachs, is behind the three new trails dedicated to...
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