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Fiona bagging: Creag Dhubh (Glen Spean)

After a long hike on the Ardgour peninsula on Saturday, I plumped for a shorter, […]

Ski holidays for solo people: The Ski Gathering

I am often happy to hike, bike, run and travel on my own but when […]

Review: Berghaus Women’s Summit Seeker Gore-Tex Jacket

The Berghaus Summit Seeker GTX jacket is made with new Gore-Tex ePe fabric. This is […]

Review: Montec Fawk women’s ski jacket and bib pants

I tested Montec’s Fawk women’s ski jacket and bib pants during a week’s skiing in […]

Walking off the January Monday Blues: Beinn Tharsuinn, near Alness

Apparently the third Monday in January is considered the most depressing day of the year. […]

Solo Fiona bagging: Carn na Coinnich

Boxing Day brought low cloud to the area where I live but a friend mentioned […]

Fiona bagging: Càrn Mhic an Toisich from Glen Moriston 

I find that the Scottish mountains known as Fionas are a great target for winter […]

Review: Breaking the Snowline, written by Anna Wells

Setting yourself a challenge to reach the summits of all 282 Munros in a single […]

Amulree Fionas: Solo walk of Meall nan Caorach and Meall Reamhar

The weather forecast was not promising but the route to bag both of these Fionas, […]

Review: Patagonia Women’s R1® Air Fleece Jacket

I have been testing the Patagonia Women’s R1® Air Fleece Jacket. I have worn it […]

16 tips for passing a Summer Mountain Leader assessment in the UK

I recently qualified as a summer Mountain Leader in the UK. The lead up to […]

My kit list for summer mountain leader assessment (also applies to training)

I have qualified as a a summer Mountain Leader in the UK. Before the assessment […]