Review: Flanci skapri (aka the winter skort)
It appears that I have been the inspiration for a new item of running clothing – and I am thrilled! The skapri is basically a winter skort (with longer legs) for runners. It was...
Articles written by Fiona Russell about a range of adventure events
It appears that I have been the inspiration for a new item of running clothing – and I am thrilled! The skapri is basically a winter skort (with longer legs) for runners. It was...
Yesterday, at 5pm local time, a team of Napali climbers made history when they became the first to reach the summit of the mountain, K2, in winter. It was a feat regarded by many...
The Hoka One One Torrent 2 is billed as “a nimbler trail racer”. Further details from the brand state that the trail running shoe has a “streamlined silhouette that incorporates a seemingly contradictory combination...
A builder and dad of three from England is 4000 miles into an estimated 11-000-mile walk around the very edge of the coast of Britain. Chris Howard – The Coast Walker – set off...
Scotland has long been acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to hike the most famous trails, including the perennially popular West Highland Way, The Great Glen Way and the Fife...
A new survey has discovered that the UK is a nation of people keen to forage for wild food… if only they knew how. The research conducted by outdoor clothing brand TOG 24 shows...
A new Scottish trail and ultra running event has been launched for summer 2021 with four races of different distances over two days. The Outsider Events inaugural Blair Castle Trail Weekender takes place on...
I have been testing the CimAlp fully carbon poles for walking in the hills and mountains. I have used them in both summer and winter conditions. Features include: Easy-Lock tightening system Fold into three...
I have been testing Mountain Equipment’s Earthrise insulated jacket. There are hooded and non-hooded versions, as well as a vest style. “Down Cycle” is part of the process of making the jacket. Features include:...
The Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – billed as the world’s toughest mountain race – will be even tougher this year after organisers added an extra day to the multi-stage running event. Now the legendary...
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