Munro’s legacy: The people inspired to walk Munros
Sir High Munro is remembered today, on the centenary of his death, for his list of Scottish mountains. The Munros – summits of at least 3000ft – have inspired many thousands of people to...
Category: Munro Bagging
Hazel Strachan on the legacy of Sir Hugh Munro
On March 19, 2019, it will be 100 years since the death of Sir High Munro. So many people have his creative thinking – and the resultant list of Scottish mountains with a summit...
Will you bag a summit in memory of Sir Hugh Munro?
This month marks the centenary of the death of Sir Hugh Munro, best known for compiling a list of now famous mountains. Now a unique arts project is calling for walkers and climbers to...
Review: Mammut Broad Peak Hooded Down Jacket
A lightweight down jacket is a must-have for outdoorsy people. It is useful for wearing, as well as carrying as a light but warm spare layer when running, walking or cycling. Features include: Good...
When is a mountain summit cairn not a summit marker?
This weekend I was delighted to tick off two new Corbetts, Geal-charn Mor and The Fara in the Cairngorms. But then I discovered I will have to revisit The Fara. Here is the story....
One weekend, two Corbetts
This weekend, I hiked to the summit of two Corbetts in the Cairngorms. At least I thought I did… First, though, an account of the weekend of Corbett bagging. Why the Corbetts? Corbetts have...
There are no rules, says mountain bagger extraordinaire Anne Butler
On September 15, 2018, Anne Butler became the 53rd Full House finisher when she stood on the summit of the 2139ft Graham, Fiarach, in Stirlingshire. Surrounded by 56 people, of which 48 had completed...
Review: Jottnar Thorsen Lightweight Down jacket
Most people know that I receive many jackets to review. But not every jacket receives comment from other people. From the moment I wore the Jottnar Thorsen jacket out and about, people have been...
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...
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...
