5th November 2024
Book review – Seaglass: Essays, Moments and Reflections
Frances Thimann praises Kathryn Tann's Seaglass, part memoir and part ode to water, for its originality and beauty.
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The Great Outdoors
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29th October 2024
Meet the Arc’teryx icons – and the mountain conditions they’re made for
We take a closer look at the Alpha SV, the Beta SL and the Atom; beloved mainstays in the Arc'teryx offering.
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18th October 2024
Cicerone presents: 5 challenge treks across the globe
Discover five of the best challenge treks worldwide - from Scotland's coast to the soaring Karakoram peaks - with Cicerone.
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12th September 2024
Are sleeping bags waterproof?
Staying warm is the key to a good night’s rest in the great outdoors. Matt Jones examines how to keep your sleep system dry.
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12th September 2024
How do sleeping bags keep you warm?
Many of the best sleeping bags keep you warm by acting as insulation for the body and like almost all forms of insulation they work by trapping air. This trapped air is held close to…
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12th September 2024
How do sleeping bag ratings and temperatures work?
Matthew Jones guides you through sleeping bag ratings, how they are tested, and how to choose the right bag for the season.
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12th September 2024
Sleeping bags: What you need for summer and winter camping
Here’s our guide to help you choose what type of sleeping bag you need for your next camping or backpacking trip, whether you’re heading out at the height of summer or in the depths of…
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1st September 2024
Discovering lightweight backpacking meals
Discover some ideas for lightweight backpacking meals with our guide on what you need to remember for fuel and sustenance on the hills.
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16th August 2024
Water Hazards: How to execute a river crossing
Glenmore Lodge Chief Instructor Heather Morning guides us across the rivers and streams of our high places and explains how to stay safe.
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16th August 2024
Skills: How to read and understand summer mountain weather
International Mountain Leader Fiona Chappell outlines what she has come to understand about our ever-fickle summers in the mountains over two decades.
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15th August 2024
Bivvy 101: A beginners’ guide to bivvying
Ian Kirk, Freelance Instructor at Glennmore Lodge, shares his eight top tips so your bivvying experience is memorable for all the right reasons.
