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Review: Running and walking poles

Many runners and walkers swear by poles for offering increased endurance during long and hilly […]

5kg ultra lightweight fastpacking kit list

I have been writing about lightweight walking and running for a magazine article and discussing […]

Making the most of a wet weather forecast: Auchnafree Hill

When you live in Scotland, you need to make allowances for the fickle weather. The […]

Climbing Kilimanjaro’s ‘Little Sister’: Mount Meru

If you’re looking for a great mountaineering experience Mount Meru could be for you. While […]

Female adventurers on centre stage at 2020 Peebles Outdoor Film Festival

A host of fantastic female adventurers will offer inspiration to people of all ages at […]

Corbett 27: Creag Uchdag. Well, I think it is number 27!

Until recently, I had not been paying much attention to the Corbetts. I know I […]

Summit serendipity: Walking on the longest and shortest days of 2019

I am rarely too organised with my hill walking and, usually , what I do […]

Lessons learned about winter walking on Beinn Stacath

The snow on the Corbett, Beinn Stacath, from Glen Buckie, on Sunday was not the […]

Review: Sprayway Malin insulated jacket

Sprayway’s new women’s Malin jacket is a lightweight, highly compressible micro baffle jacket filled with […]

Review: Berghaus Nula Hybrid Jacket (with Hydroloft Polyball)

The Berghaus Nula Hybrid Jacket is desinged for women. It offers a combination of synthetic […]

Winter motivation: Night running, weekend mountains and great friends

It is the period between autumn, with all its glorious colours and blue skies, and […]

Review: Mountain Hardwear Super/DS Climb Jacket

Mountain Hardwear’s Super/DS™ Climb jacket provides warmth and durability for climbers (and outdoorsy people). Features […]