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Home / News / Happy Christmas from The Great Outdoors – a look back at our top online stories of 2017

Happy Christmas from The Great Outdoors – a look back at our top online stories of 2017

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Alex Roddie
22 December 2017 / 13:13 GMT

We’re taking a break over the Christmas period. Here are a few of our top online stories from 2017 for you to enjoy
It’s that time of year when we take a break from publishing online, but don’t worry – we’ll be back on 1 January 2018! For now, here’s a look back at some of our top online stories over the past year.
Have a happy Christmas!

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  • Fix the Fells scoops the double at The Great Outdoors Awards 2017
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  • Finding the best views in Scotland with mountain photographer Dougie Cunningham

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Alex has been a hillwalker, mountaineer, and backpacker since 2003, cutting his teeth winter climbing while working as a barman in the famous Clachaig Inn in Glen Coe, before backpacking extensively throughout Britain and Europe. He’s the author of several books and an editor, writer, and photographer across outdoor media. He’s been part of the review team for The Great Outdoors since 2016, and is based in Scotland.

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