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Review: Flanci skapri (aka the winter skort)

It appears that I have been the inspiration for a new item of running clothing […]

Review: Hoka One One Torrent 2 for trail running

The Hoka One One Torrent 2 is billed as “a nimbler trail racer”. Further details […]

11 great reasons to sign up to Blair Castle Trail Weekender

A new Scottish trail and ultra running event has been launched for summer 2021 with […]

Review: CimAlp carbon poles for walking and trekking

I have been testing the CimAlp fully carbon poles for walking in the hills and […]

Mountain Equipment Earthrise Down Cycle insulated jacket

I have been testing Mountain Equipment’s Earthrise insulated jacket. There are hooded and non-hooded versions, […]

Six days instead of five for Dragon’s Back Race 2021

The Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – billed as the world’s toughest mountain race – will […]

Review: CimAlp Storm 2 F waterproof trail running jacket

CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp Storm […]

Review: CimAlp vision One Sunglasses

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing CimAlp vision One Sunglasses. Here are his […]

Review: CimAlp Orba 4 F mid-layer jacket

CimAlp Orba 4 F mid-layer jacket is recommended for a wide range of activities, including […]

List of Scottish ultra running races 2021

A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2021. I will […]

Women’s Winter Festival launches in Scotland in 2021

A Women’s Winter Festival takes place in March 20201 and will be jointly delivered by […]

How Berghaus are giving old products a second life

Berghaus has teamed up with Cumbrian climbing company Dirtbags to launch a product range made […]