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Double above-knee amputee is first to climb highest peaks on all seven continents

Hari Budha Magar, MBE, dared to dream of reaching the summit of the highest peaks […]

Are solid shampoos suitable for an active outdoors lifestyle?

Solid shampoo stopped being a niche eco experiment a while ago. Today, it often shows […]

Best party cities in the UK

Dry January is here. It sits in that odd, puritanical moment in the British calendar […]

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour in Scotland – and rest of the UK

While most of the people who follow this website prefer to be outdoors having their […]

Scottish ski tour: Fionn Bheinn, Achnasheen

Our ski touring group included a mix of skiing abilities and ambitions, from a first-time […]

Why outdoor time helps to reset focus in a digital world

Spending time outdoors has long been recognised as a way to restore clarity and perspective. […]

Ski tour: Beinn Dhorain, Sutherland

I do not usually enjoy a long walk along a tarmac road to reach the […]

Why the outdoors still offers us the best sleep we ever get

It is rarely comfortable. The ground is uneven. The temperature drops more than expected. The […]

Beyond the pyramids: An outdoor enthusiast’s guide to exploring Egypt

Egypt is steeped in history. It is a land defined by its ancient stone monuments […]

Why guided tours of England are the best way to explore the country

England is a destination rich in history, culture and variety. From world famous cities and […]

Rare mountain plants to be restored at Ben Lui

Work has started to restore some of Scotland’s rarest mountain plants to Ben Lui Nature […]

Corbett bagging: Ben Loyal (An Caisteal)

I had long wanted to walk Ben Loyal (An Caisteal) in the far north of […]