Summer in Arc 1800: 3 days, 3 great activities
I enjoyed a short break to Les Arc 1800 in summer. I made good use of the Hero Pass for a range of activities and also headed out for a guided mountain bike session....
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Osprey launch Digital Pack Sizing app
Osprey has launched a Digital Pack Sizing app, the PackSizer 2.0, to allow users to measure and match their torso length to the correct pack from Osprey’s range. The app uses a mobile phone or tablet...
Review: Komperdell Hike Master walking poles
Komperdell Hikemaster walking poles are part of the 2018 summer collection and have a newly designed grip called the Fatso Grip. The rubber grip is slimmer than many other Komperdell poles and the new shape...
Nikwax challenge sees 3 athletes ride 7000km and hike 7000km
A new campaign to encourage people to get outside and do more has been launched with a huge feat of endurance. Three athletes took on a challenge to ride 7000km and hike an altitude...
How to keep campers coming back to your campsite
Camping is an increasingly popular holiday activity, especially as the staycation grows. But with so many campsites to choose from, how do campground owners attract campers?How can you keep people coming back to your...
Benefits of walking poles
More and more people are waking up to the benefits of walking poles. They are useful for hiking and running and especially where thee are plenty of hill climbs. Why use walking poles? It...
Why Camping is a Great Outdoor Experience
How many tis have you heard outdoors friends telling you about the great benefits of camping? Whether it’s wild camping, festival camping or camp-site camping, they all seem to think it’s the best type...
10 x mad?: Why Alex and Jamie climbed Dumgoyne 10 times in one day
Climbing Dumgoyne once in one day is enough for most people. Yet keen running friends Alex Berry and Jamie Aarons decided to summit the hill near Strathblane, Stirlingshire, 10 times in a day. Hubby...
Review: Berghaus women’s Freeflow rucksack
Berghaus has launched two women’s specific packs, the Freeflow 25 and 35. The rucksacks include the brand’s renowned curved back design to maximise airflow and reduce the build-up of heat. The Freeflow design has...
Trail running in the French Alps: From Chamonix and Argentière
Already famous for skiing and snowboarding in winter, Chamonix in the French Alps is seeing a huge surge in trail runners in the summer. Thanks in part to a growing ultra running scene across...
