14th January 2022
Europe’s best bases for hiking holidays
Looking for a hiking-packed holiday? We round up a selection of Europe’s top villages, towns and resorts for mountain explorations.
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11th January 2022
Discover the world’s top treks in our February issue
From Iceland to Nepal via the Scottish Highlands and more, let the February issue of The Great Outdoors inspire your hiking adventures for 2022.
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10th January 2022
Haroon Mota interview: “Saying we’re not ‘proper walkers’ – that’s awful”
Muslim Hikers founder Haroon Mota talks to us about why racist and ignorant comments "won't stop us from getting outdoors".
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6th January 2022
7 tips to make your outdoor gear go further
Outdoor gear can last a lot longer than you think – as long as you take care of it. Here are our top tips to make your kit go further.
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5th January 2022
Lost your outdoor mojo? You’re not alone…
The pandemic has changed how we relate to the outdoors – but not always in a good way. We spoke to hikers about their struggles to reconnect with adventure.
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5th January 2022
Fantastic Fukushima: The best walks in Fukushima
With its mix of volcanos, fantastically-coloured lakes, wildlife-rich wetlands and sprawling forests, the region of Fukushima is a hiker's dream. We round up some of its best walks.
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21st December 2021
Winners of the Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2021 announced!
The Great Outdoors Reader Awards are the UK’s democratic celebration of the best of outdoor culture. Here we announce this year's winners.
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21st December 2021
TGO Gear of the Year Awards 2021: winners announced
The best clothing, gear and outdoor innovations of 2021, as voted for by our expert judges.
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21st December 2021
10 tips to plan a hiking expedition in bad weather
Don’t let a foreboding forecast put you off getting outside. Iona Andean explains how to plan a successful multi-day trip – even in the worst weather.
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12th December 2021
Down jackets: 10 of the best reviewed
Want the most warmth for the least weight? Judy Armstrong and Alex Roddie test the latest down jackets, and give some general buying advice.
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2nd December 2021
Beat bad weather with our January issue
Bad weather? Good times. The January edition of The Great Outdoors is all about embracing whatever the elements choose to throw at you.