17th June 2020
How to start packrafting
Packrafting can transform the way you explore wild land. We asked adventurer and experienced packrafter Mark Waring for his tips on how to get started.
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10th June 2020
Book review: Keeping Dry and Staying Warm (Part 1) by Mike Parsons, Mary Rose, Chris Townsend, Chuck Kukla, Alan Hinkes, and Marian Parsons
It might not be holiday reading, but Alex Roddie finds that this comprehensive reference manual goes a long way towards demystifying outdoor gear technology.
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8th June 2020
“We’ve been completely overrun”: TGO talks to the RSPB about the surge in illegal bird of prey killings
Crimes against birds of prey have soared since lockdown was announced in March. We talked to Jenny Shelton, who works with the RSPB’s Investigations Unit, to find out why.
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3rd June 2020
As lockdown lifts, the littering begins
Crowds flocked back to beauty spots last weekend – but the real problem was what they left behind them.
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2nd June 2020
Stiles, gloves and slipstreams: how walkers can stay coronavirus-safe
How can you limit the spread of coronavirus in the great outdoors? We’ve scoured the latest scientific advice for answers to some common questions.
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2nd June 2020
Crowd-free hills: 11 off-the-beaten-track places to walk
There’s never been a better time to bypass England’s honeypot peaks for something a little different. Ronald Turnbull shares 11 lesser-known locations for fabulous walking without the crowds.
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28th May 2020
Lockdown measures ease in Scotland: but what does that mean for walkers?
People in Scotland are permitted to enjoy “unrestricted” outdoor exercise from tomorrow – but the message is still to stay local. Does that mean the mountains are back on the menu for some? Here’s the…
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22nd May 2020
Vote in the Virtual TGO Challenge Photo Competition
The TGO Challenge Photo Competition judges have selected a shortlist – now it’s time for you to pick the winners.
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18th May 2020
Hundreds ‘cross Scotland’ for the virtual TGO Challenge 2020
When TGO Challenge organisers Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden made the decision to cancel the TGO Challenge 2020, they never dreamed that a virtual version of the cross-Scotland backpacking adventure would bring armchair inspiration to…
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15th May 2020
Review: Therm-a-Rest Vela 20F two-person quilt
Alex and Hannah Roddie review a lightweight two-person quilt from Therm-a-Rest
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15th May 2020
Can I go hill walking this weekend?
We’ve all been looking forward to the moment when we can return to the hills – but is this really it? Here’s the latest advice from outdoors organisations around the UK.
