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The World Skiing Index | The Best Resorts in the World
Skiing holidays can turn into an obsession. Once you've explored one resort, you'll want to slalom your way through them all. But with 6,000 resorts worldwide, it's probably a good...
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Tarps and Tents for Wild Camping | Which is Best?
Tarp or tent? The age-old question on all wild campers’ minds. But which is better, and why? Well honestly, there are pros and cons to both, luckily, you’ve got us...
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DofE Food Ideas for Expeditions
Whether it’s your Bronze, Silver or Gold expedition, meal planning for your expedition is vital. It’s important to think about what fuel you’re giving your body each day. Planning what...
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Review: Garmin Instinct GPS Watch
Last Thursday Garmin dropped a brand- new GPS smartwatch, the Instinct. It promises to combine the lightweight design of Garmin’s older Vivoactive watches with the Fēnix range’s sophisticated analytical features....
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How To Clean Your Down Jacket
Down jackets are designed to stand up to some of the toughest climates on the planet. They are the pinnacle in lightweight, cold weather protection. It’s their unique design which...
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The History of Rab | The Mountain People
From humble beginnings, the name Rab has become synonymous with adventure, grit and unpretentious quality. What started as a prototype sleeping bag designed in the attic of a Sheffield terraced...
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Review: New Mammut Footwear
Mammut are back with a vengeance for 2019. The Swiss mountain powerhouse have come ready to play, with a range of new boots to get you from the valley to...
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Scarpa Rush Trk LT GORE-TEX® Boot In-Depth Review
Stuart Hedley is an outdoor photographer based in Northumberland. An avid hiker, mountaineer and wild camper, his usual stomping grounds are around Scotland's mountain ranges, where he captures incredible shots of his...
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Land's End to John O' Groats: A Brief Guide
Few, if any, British journeys are as iconic as Land's End to John O'Groats. From Cornwall to the far reaches of Scotland, the 'End-to-End' or LeJog (in internet speak) is...
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A World Champion Fast Walker's expert review of the Merrell MQM 3 GTX
British Olympic race-walker and world record holder, Tom Bosworth, has put Merrell’s MQM 3 GTX through its paces - here’s what Britain’s most-deocrated walker had to say... Merrell has a...
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Sleeping Bags Explained | A Buying Guide
A good sleeping bag can be the difference between a few shivery hours and the best sleep of your life. Making the right choice is essential, but it can be...
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10 Hidden Gem Wainwrights - Kate Henry's Favourite Lake District Fells
Looking for inspiration on your next hill bagging adventure? The Lake District is home to some of most breathtaking scenery in the UK and has more fells than you could...
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Wild Camping Guide for Beginners | Essential Info and Kit List
It’s easy to see the appeal of sleeping under the stars surrounded only by the great outdoors. That’s why outdoor enthusiasts have been ditching the beaten track and saying no...
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OEX Tirran Waterproof Jacket In-Depth Review
The OEX Tirran is hailed as a high-end mountain waterproof at a mid-range price. But is the acclaim for OEX’s latest jacket justified? Adventurer, climber and outdoor photographer Mark Pickersgill...
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A Guide To Buying The Right Walking Footwear
Your feet can be your best friend or your worst enemy when walking and hiking. Choosing the wrong type of footwear can be sole destroying, let alone painful. As your...
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5 Top Campsites Near Edinburgh
Famed for the Fringe Festival, revered for its castle and admired for its Golden Mile – Edinburgh has it all when it comes to culture and entertainment. But if sitting...
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Everything You Need to Know About Staying in a Bothy
Offering a room with a view in some of the UK’s wildest trail spots, mountain bothies are a free-to-use sanctuary for weary explorers. Maybe you’ve passed one on a past...
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OEX Vertex Lite Roof Tent In-Depth Review
OEX has recently launched the Vertex Lite. The two-person fold-out roof tent offers an affordable entry to the growing trend of rooftop camping and is compatible with almost any vehicle....
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Exploring Type 2 Fun in Outdoor Adventures
It was just after sunrise when I arrived at the foot of Buachaille Etive Mor. ‘Golden Hour’ was in full swing and setting the scene perfectly for my first-ever wild...
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A Guide to Down Insulation
Baffled by insulation? When it comes to picking a new insulated jacket for the cold weather, you want to know what’s keeping you warm, right? Whether you want natural or...
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How To Wash Waterproof Jackets & Waterproof Trousers
A good waterproof jacket is essential to an outdoor life in Britain. Without rain protection, a weekend walk can quickly turn into a drenched slog, but with the right waterproof jacket...
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