2nd January 2019
Review: Casio Pro trek WSD-F20 smart watch
Chris Townsend reviews a feature-packed smart watch for outdoor use
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2nd January 2019
Fell runners banned from using GPS in Welsh races
The Welsh Fell Runners Association (WFRA) has banned the use of GPS navigation in all competitive races in Wales.
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21st December 2018
Readers’ Gallery: Winter
So many of you sent in photos for our readers’ gallery this month that we’ve decided to publish some of them online. Here are your images on the theme of ‘winter’.
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20th December 2018
Interview: mountain runner Angela Mudge on the Everest Marathon and why Scotland is her favourite place to run
“When you start a race at over 5,000m, it’s not a case of going hard from the start line – it’s about setting off at a pace that will ensure you don’t blow up before…
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20th December 2018
Highlands and Islands Enterprise take control of Cairngorm Mountain as funicular structural report delayed yet again
…and car parking will be free at the Cas car park this winter too.
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20th December 2018
Trees for Life to plant high-altitude forest to save rare trees and help mountain wildlife
A new high-altitude forest of 10,000 rare mountain trees supporting wildlife including golden eagles and mountain hares is to be planted near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands by Trees for Life next spring.
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19th December 2018
Digital feature: Taking a Sketchbook for a Walk by Liz Wakelin
Ever thought about sketching your walks? Liz Wakelin shares her tips, from getting started to drawing inspiration (pun intended) from other artists.
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19th December 2018
December gear news: Berghaus packs, Inov-8 graphene boots, a tent from Robens, and trekking poles from Leki
December 2018 has seen several releases of interesting new gear for the outdoors.
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18th December 2018
Wander Woman (TGO contributor Phoebe Smith) to walk 100 miles non-stop for Christmas
Extreme Sleep Out is back for the second Christmas running in Hadrian Hundred for the Homeless. Phoebe Smith will take on 100 miles along Hadrian’s Wall – while wearing a super hero costume.
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18th December 2018
Walking bodies unite to fight controversial Coul Links golf course bid
Ramblers Scotland and ScotWays have announced they will join forces at a public inquiry in late February 2019 to object to plans for an 18-hole golf course on beautiful dunes at Coul Links in Sutherland.
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9th December 2018
Review: Vaude Asymmetric 42+8
Chris Townsend reviews a pack with a good frame and hipbelt.
