Essential things to know before trying an archery range for fun
Archery is a great sport and one that has a rich history in both competition and combat. These days, many people enjoy archery as a fun activity. Here are a few things to learn...
Category: Activity
A Graham, a Donald and a Donald Top in the Ochil hills
The Munros are arguably the best known summits in Scotland and provide the focus for many walkers who enjoy a “bagging” list. Yet, there are other summit collections that are also attractive, including the...
Review: Osprey Duro 6l running pack
One of my kit reviewers, Seth Grotzke, has been testing the Osprey Duro 6l rucksack. The pack is part of the brand’s trail running collection. Features include: Soft, breathable mesh for back and straps...
Ladies impress at Salomon Skyline Scotland 2019
No disrespect to the men at Salomon Skyline Scotland this weekend as many were awesome… but what most impressed me was the ladies. In all but one of the seven races there was a...
What Are CBD Edibles?
CBD related products are popping up everywhere at the moment. It seems as if the methods you can get your CBD are multiplying by the day. CBD products now come in all shapes and...
Downhill running race returns to Austrian ski slope
Runners will be launching themselves down near-vertical gradients in a race on one of the world’s most notorious ski slopes. Returning for a second year, the inov-8 Descent Race on the Hahnenkamm mountain in...
Runner experience: Petra Desert Half Marathon 2019
I first met Örjan Magnusson while running the Half Dramathon on Speyside in Scotland in 2017. We met again at the “full dram” Dramathon the following year. We have become friends on Facebook. Örjan...
First Brit to complete list of Core European Ultras
Richard Mclellan has become the first Brit – and only the second person in the world – to complete the Core European Ultras, the 98 mountains in Europe with a prominence of at least...
Sponsor backing for IRONMAN world champs podium contender Corinne
I met the lovely triathlete Corinne Clark by chance at a friend’s hen do this summer! I was impressed by her self-discipline, attitude and quiet modesty, as well as how fit she looked. Now...
Glen Affric, an eco-hostel and wonderful Munro bagging
Information notes for the Glen Affric Youth Hostel state: “Your accommodation is in a very remote location with the nearest road 7.5 miles away. A compass and map will be required for navigation.” I feel...
