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Review: Montane Women’s Spirit Waterproof Jacket

This is an independent and honest review of the Montane Women’s Spirit Waterproof Jacket. I […]

Review: Where There’s a Hill by Sabrina Verjee

Successful ultra runner Sabrina Verjee has penned a book about her journey from school days […]

Review: Grand Bikepacking Journeys

The aim of a new book, Grand Bikepacking Journeys: Riding Iconic Routes around the World, […]

Review: Cicerone guidebook, Walking in the Aosta Valley

I can’t remember why I decided that north-west Italy’s Aosta Valley would be a magical […]

Corbett Meall Horn: It’s not always sunny

I am sure that the northerly Corbett, Meall Horn, located in Sutherland, offers fine views. […]

Cioch Mhor hill race

Now a member of the Highland Hill Runners, it’s been great to discover lots of […]

Why I will never forget the Two Breweries Hill Race

When I signed up for the Two Breweries Hill Race in the Scottish Borders, I […]

Sabrina Verjee wins Tor des Géants 2022 in record time

British ultra runner Sabrina Verjee has described her record-breaking win at the Tor Des Géants […]

Corbett bagging: Càrn Mòr (Glenlivet)

There are a number of considerations when choosing where to go for a walk or […]

Review: Avoalre Running Socks

I have been testing Avoalre Running Socks. These are unisex cushioned sports socks. Features include: […]

Scott McQuade swims Loch Lomond end-to-end twice

A swimmer is thought to be the first to swim the length of Loch Lomond […]

Anna Taylor completes non-stop Mountain Rock tour

Climber Anna Taylor has completed what is believed to be the first continuous, self-powered round […]