21st March 2019
On BBC One Wales, Tues 26 March: My Autistic Big Brother & Me
Tune in to a unique documentary about Spencer, an autistic man whose life has been transformed by hillwalking in Snowdonia.
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20th March 2019
Highland Council approves three contentious hydro schemes in Glen Etive Wild Land area
A special meeting of The Highland Council today approved three hydropower proposals in Wild Land Areas of Glen Etive.
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20th March 2019
Sponsored competition: New Kestrel & Kyte, off the grid
With a proven legacy, Osprey’s new Kestrel and the women’s-specific Kyte are rugged, high-performance backpacks for long trips. We have one of each to give away as competition prizes!
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19th March 2019
Live artwork inspired by Nan Shepherd’s ‘The Living Mountain’ comes to the Cairngorm Mountains
A unique live artwork, inspired by Nan Shepherd’s masterpiece The Living Mountain, will bring together song, dance and a guided walk within Scotland’s dramatic Cairngorm mountains.
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18th March 2019
Book review: Fifty Years of Adventure by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone Press)
Alex Roddie says "Fifty Years of Adventure made me want to drop everything, pack my rucksack and head for the mountains."
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15th March 2019
Vaude launch the Prokyon ZIP 28, a new daypack for hillwalking
Vaude have expanded their Prokyon range of packs with the new Prokyon ZIP 28. The Prokyon ZIP 28 is a new model in Vaude’s Prokyon series. Described as a “new high performance backpack that will…
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14th March 2019
Mountain safety reminder as winter returns
Mountaineering experts underline need to act on weather and avalanche forecasts.
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12th March 2019
Edale Named Nation’s Favourite Starting Point for Outdoor Exploration
According to users of Ordnance Survey’s (OS) online and app mapping system OS Maps, the Peak District village of Edale is the nation’s favourite starting point for outdoor exploration. Edale, within easy access of Manchester and…
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12th March 2019
A glimpse inside the April issue of The Great Outdoors
The April 2019 issue of The Great Outdoors is in shops now, dedicated to Britain's best views – and how you can visit these amazing places.
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11th March 2019
Unique rewilding training aims to boost employability in rural economy
A unique rewilding training scheme in the Highlands, run by conservation charity Trees for Life and backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is aiming to boost young people’s skills and employability in the rural…
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8th March 2019
History vs hydro power in Glen Etive
Many outdoor enthusiasts were dismayed to hear of the recent approval of seven hydro-electricity schemes in Glen Etive. With Highland Council due to meet soon to reconsider three of the schemes, Richard Baynes takes a…
