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...
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...
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...
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,...
One of the advantages of being a freelance journalist is that when the weather looks good, you can aim to be flexible with your work and play. Yesterday, the sunshine sent me away from...
A new book, Edinburgh THE WALK, has been written by Roddy McDougall and Elizabeth, and published by Mica Publishing. This guidebook describes a “green chain walk” of 69km (43 miles) around Edinburgh. The route...
As I wrote when reviewing the Cicerone guide to cycling The Ruta Via de la Plata, I like a book that inspires me to head off for an adventure. The Cicerone guide to walking...
I wrote about my last Munro in The Scots Magazine. The focus was on a weekend of adventure, with friends arriving in different ways and from different places for Beinn na Lap at Corrour...
I’m generally a fairly upbeat person but there are times when work and life make me feel stressed, insignificant or low. I have suffered a long period of depression in my early 40s and...
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
More
I specialise in writing about the great outdoors and adventure. I am a widely published journalist and also a multi award-winning blogger.
I hope you enjoy my collection of news, ideas and inspiring stories on this website. You might also like to find out how I can work with you.
Fiona Outdoors receives free products for reviews from brands and companies, but I only accept products on condition of independence. The companies and brands receive no guarantee of endorsement.
Some blogs on this site will be also be sponsored and include affiliated links. I mark these as such. This means that I may have received payment for the posts. They are advertorial, although I still monitor the content to ensure it is of a good standard.
Other blogs many also include a link to this disclosure page because they are commissioned posts. Any views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views on this website.
I require to monetise my website on occasions and so I choose, with care, some paid-for posts.
