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OS ambassador: Walking Beinn Ime

I am an OS ambassador for 2016. I was asked by the Sunday Telegraph to write […]

How to choose the right walking boots

Outdoors brand Hi-tec has created an infographic to help walkers to choose the right hiking and […]

5th Arc’teryx Alpine Academy

The alpine educational event, Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for the fifth time this summer. […]

Return of The Heb adventure race

The Heb adventure race returns to the Outer Hebrides islands in 2016 as a two-day multi-sport […]

Glorious hiking on Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh

Scotland doesn’t have the best of reputations for good weather, so when it comes, especially […]

Kit review: Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer

I love it when one product that serves two purposes. The Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer […]

Ice Factor Kinlochleven to reopen

Ice Factor Kinlochleven, the world’s largest indoor ice climbing facility located just south of Fort […]

Sorel winter boots

If you are looking for a high quality winter boot to keep your feet warm […]

Kit review: Julbo Nautic Swell sunglasses

The G-Force needed new sunglasses. His favourite brand for years has been Oakley but he […]

Have you tried: Snow-shoeing in Scotland?

I enjoyed a fantastic day of snow showing on Beinn Ime in the Arrochar Alps, […]

Kit review: Rab Cirque Women’s Down Jacket

Go Outdoors recently highlighted what they reckon is a new trend for mixing practical outdoor […]

Kit review: Protected Species Parka jacket

I first reviewed a Protected Species waterproof mac in 2014. I liked the concept and […]