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Helen Rennard’s ‘stealth’ Winter Munro Round sets a new record

Helen Rennard has set a new fastest record of 80 days and 9.5 hours for […]

Review: Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles

I have been testing the new Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles. I have the […]

Betty set to become first Full House dog

Sometimes work and play combine in one great adventure. I joined Betty the Kerry Blue […]

Quietly, perfectly and poignantly – mum scatters to the wind

On April 6, 2025, two days after what would have been my dear mum’s 79th […]

Summer in the Dolomites: Val Gardena

A trip to the Dolomites, staying in Val Gardena, included a range of guided and […]

How to go solo hiking in the Italian Dolomites

I enjoyed a two-destination solo hiking holiday to the Italian Dolomites in the summer of […]

Sunny Corbett: Sail Mhòr, from Ardessie

This is my second time on this Corbett and, again, I enjoyed the 12km walk […]

Review: New Jöttnar Fenrir goose down jacket

I have been testing Jöttnar ’s new Fenrir goose down jacket, which includes what the […]

Corbett bagging: Corbett Buidhe Bheinn from Glen Shiel

There are a few options for reaching the summit of the Corbett Buidhe Bheinn. Many […]

Fiona Bagging: Carn Gorm at Cannich

A surprisingly warm day in March and a short stint of dog-sitting awesome Ace offered […]

Corbett bagging: Brown Cow Hill and Càrn Ealasaid, Aberdeenshire

Brown Cow Hill and the neighbour Càrn Ealasaid had been on my to-do list for […]

How to get fit for a long-distance hike

Are you planning a long-distance hike? If so, you will be keen to get fit […]