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Kayak and hike: Slioch, Kinlochewe

Just like the much photographed Glencoe mountain Buachaille Etive Mor, so the mountain of Slioch […]

A year on: David revisits the mountain accident scene

On the first anniversary of my friend David’s devastating fall in the Strathfarrar mountains, we […]

Book review: Scottish Wild Country Backpacking

Cicerone has published a new book, Scottish Wild Country Backpacking: 30 Weekend and Multi-day Routes […]

Wet, boggy and cloudy on the Corbett Meall na h-Aisre

The forecast wasn’t too promising for a Corbett walk, but the route description of Meall […]

How often should I replace my running shoes?

There are runners who wear their running footwear until it is full of holes and […]

Hazel Strachan compleats Munro rounds 11 & 12

Munro bagging record-holder Hazel Strachan has pulled off another remarkable feat – compleating two Munro […]

Corbett bagging: Beinn an Eoin and Baosbheinn, Flowerdale

When my Corbett bagging friend Ben suggested we walk a circuit in the Flowerdale Forest, […]

Review: Montane Trailblazer LT 20L pack

I have been testing the Montane Trailblazer LT 20L Backpack when running and walking. Montane […]

Corbett bagging: Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath

While walking the two Corbetts in Glen Orchy, Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath, I started […]

8 adventurous things to do on a trip to the Colorado River

If you are thinking about a trip to America and you are keen for it […]

Mark Beaumont’s new NC500 record: It was tough

World record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont has set a new record for the North Coast 500. […]

Staying fit and strong through peri and menopause

Denise Yeats is a triathlete and Ironman certified coach. She has written an article about […]