Category: Munro Bagging

Activity / Camping / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Ski & Snowboard / Walking

2017/09/29

Kit review: Aquapac waterproof waist pack

Aquapac have launched a 100 per cent waterproof waist pack to protect your essential kit during sports and outdoor activities. The Aquapac waterproof waist pack is made with the brand’s tried and tested waterproof...

Camping / Climbing / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/09/24

Thule Capstone 40L women’s rucksack

I know the brand Thule because they make bike racks for cars. Did you know they also sell rucksacks? I have been testing the Thule Capstone 40L women’s pack. The Capstone comes in male...

Motivation & Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/08/31

Charity Munro bagging challenge

I wrote about the Glasgow University Munro Challenge for my Sunday Mail column on August 13. Read the pdf or the article below. Charity Munro Challenge What is it?: A charity challenge that...

Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Motivation & Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Running / Travel / Walking

2017/08/30

10 of my ‘happy’ places to visit in Scotland

After reading a recent survey that lists Scottish holidaymaker’s happy places I had a think about my own top 10. These are places that bring a smile to my face when I visit them....

Motivation & Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/08/17

Finn, 5 walks 22 Munros in 4 weeks

Earlier this summer I wrote about the Wilcox family, including mum and dad Stacey and Keith, and their five-year-old sin Finn. They planned to walk 20 Munros in four weeks and raise funds for...

Motivation & Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/08/04

Rise of women walkers in Scotland

Research has revealed that more women walkers than men are visiting Scotland. The VisitScotland survey showed that 54% of walking visitors to Scotland are female, with the largest age groups of walkers those aged...

Motivation & Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/07/31

Three days, nine more Munros near Ullapool

After the disappointment of the Fisherfield Munros attempt, the G-Force and I made the most of a window of fine weather in north-west Scotland to hike nine Munros over three days. This is a...

Camping / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/07/31

Vango Ultralite Pro 200 sleeping bag

A recent attempted hike of the Fisherfield Munros required a lightweight but summer warm sleeping bag. I packed the three-season Vango Ultralite Pro 200 sleeping bag in my rucksack. Features include: Trilateral construction for...

Motivation & Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/07/28

The things we learned while attempting the Fisherfield Munros

Last week, I had several big Munro walks, including the infamous Fisherfield Munros, standing between me and compleation of my first round. This week, I still do! But in the meantime, I have learned...

Munro Bagging / Walking

2017/07/04

1000 people join Munroaming

Some 2.5 years ago I started a Facebook group for Munro baggers. My friend and freelance colleague Dave suggested the name of this group should be Munroaming. At the weekend, the membership had grown...