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27 things I learned while back country skiing in America

My latest skiing trip has taken me to the American states of Utah, Idaho and […]

Have you tried: Running Heroes?

My Sunday Mail column on February 7 revealed the growth of the running community and […]

Trade in old OS maps to save money

Most keen walkers hold on to their maps for decades. Now they can trade them […]

2nd place in Trossachs Night Trail Race

I haven’t made it on to the podium many times in my adult life so […]

Two Scottish brands win ISPO Gold Awards

Lonely Mountain Skis from Birnam, Perth & Kinross, and Teko socks from Edinburgh both won […]

Essential kit for the urban walker

The start of a new year usually signals a spike in gym membership figures, as […]

Ready, steady… Entries to open for Salomon Glen Coe Skyline 2016

If you hope to gain a place in  the epic Scottish high altitude race, the Salomon Glen […]

Latest fitness trends for 2016

These days, there are so many different ways to work out that there really is […]

Where to go for a cheap early season cycling holiday

The UK’s long winter always has me looking for an early season warm weather cycling […]

Heard about the Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoors Pursuits Show?

On the weekend of March 11 to 13, 2016, a new Scottish Cycling, Running and […]

Traharn Chidley’s inspiring story

An inspiring and thought-provoking short film, brought to us by Sealskinz, goes live today. The […]

Have you tried: Everesting on foot?

I have written about Everesting by bicycle. Now there is Everesting for walkers. Everesting on […]