Everyday Life Outdoors
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Life Outdoors | Overcoming Adversity with Ed Jackson
Can nature help us to overcome adversity? Ed Jackson, former professional rugby player turned mountaineer and mental health advocate spends his days proving the benefits. April 8th, 2017, Ed Jackson...
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Campsite Cooking: Fell Foodie's Pesto Eggs with Avocado and Goat's Cheese Toast
Harrison Ward, better known as Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook, hiker and wellbeing advocate who is inspiring outdoor adventurers to ditch their clingfilmed sandwiches and create delicious meals on the hill. Using...
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Wild Swimming Destinations
Wild Swimming is a growing craze for people who want an exhilerating opening to their weekend. Have you considered taking the plunge yourself? All you need is a wetsuit, courage...
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Stunning Summer Hikes to Enjoy this Season
The long days of summer offer the perfect conditions to lace up your boots and head for the hills. We’ve reached out to some avid adventurers throughout the UK and picked...
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Running 5000 Miles Around the Coast of the UK | #EverydayLifeOutdoors
On paper, Elise’s life was going well. She was living in London in her early twenties with a new flat, a degree and a promising job at a start-up. She was...
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Liam MacDevitt Completes 3 Peaks Challenge with Alive and Kicking
TV presenter and footballer Liam MacDevitt has completed the Winter Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales in just 24 hours. On the 5th of...
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Lupus Sucks, Exploring Doesn’t – An Interview with Kate Appleby
Born in the Lake District, 29-year-old Kate Appleby is an advocate for the benefits of a life spent outdoors. A climber, hiker, boulderer, swimmer and all-round adventurer, Kate documents her lifestyle as...
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Gary House X Montane: Fell Running Tips to Move Fast and Light in the Mountains
To succeed as a fell runner, it's crucial to move quickly and efficiently. Maintaining a low weight, having appropriate gear, training regularly, and maintaining proper nutrition are all essential components...
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The Man Behind ‘We Go Outside Too’ – Marlon Patrice
Does nature really have the power to change lives? Listen to Marlon Patrice, founder of ‘We Go Outside Too’ and you’ll be hard-pressed to disagree. Following the tragic death of...
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Berghaus MADEKIND™ | Award-Winning Sustainability
Our planet has perfected its set up over hundreds of millions of years, achieving ways of sustaining life on Earth that we still don’t yet fully comprehend. Our diverse natural...
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Anywhere but the Beaten Track | 6 UK Hidden Gems for Walkers
Recent times have highlighted just how lucky we are to have such a vast array of beautiful outdoor space here in the UK. But, as the population continues to fall...
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Best Campsites for Inclusivity in the UK
Our aim has always been to make the outdoors as accessible as possible to everybody, ensuring that they have the right clothing and equipment for wherever their adventure takes them....
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Rowing for Gold | Inspiring DofE Expeditions
Whether it’s open sailing along the Kyles of Bute, venturing through America’s National Parks, or horse riding along the Pembrokeshire coast, you can make your DofE expedition as broad or...
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Crossing Lands | Bikepacking the Isle of Skye
Guest Post by Jack MacGowan aka Bicycle Touring Apocalypse In mid-December, Jack started a bikepacking journey across the majestic Isle of Skye Driving in Britain can be incredibly frustrating - I’m...
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Don't Hibernate: The Best British Winter Adventures
We often think of the winter as something we need to ‘get through’; dreary months to endure before we can get back to our proper outdoors business in spring, summer...
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The Evolution of Camping Kit
Humans. We’re a species of inquisitiveness and exploration. We have discovered new isles, new planets, new animals and yet, our curiosity never falters. We’re in an age where commercial space...
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National Walking Month | Our Top 10 Walks in the U.K.
In the spirit of National Walking Month, we have put together our top 10 walks in collaboration with OS GetOutside Champions from across the UK. These outdoor heroes have walked the...
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Climbing Everest While Fasting for Ramadan - The Incredible Story of Akke Rahman
In May 2022, Akke Rahman became the first British Muslim to summit Mount Everest. His single-rotation climb is made all the more impressive by the fact that he spent the...
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Bushcraft: The Art Of Fire Building
Here at Life Outdoors we regularly receive great questions on how to build a fire outdoors. In our first bushcraft instalment we share our tricks and tips for igniting and sustaining a...
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Blacks Partners with The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Blacks and our wider outdoor family (Millets, Ultimate Outdoors, Go Outdoors & Tiso) are very pleased to announce our new partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to become a...
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Spend More Time in the WILD with Abbie Barnes
Imagine cycling the length and breadth of the country from Dunnet Head, the most northern point in Scotland, down to Lands End. Sounds like hard going right? Well that’s exactly what...
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