6th October 2017
First-time Páramo user, part two: Alpine summer
The second in a new series on being a first-time Páramo user, Alex Roddie takes the Páramo Ostro system to the Swiss Alps for some big mountains
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7th September 2017
First-time Páramo user, part one: British summer
The first in a new series on being a first-time Páramo user, Alex Roddie ditches his Gore-Tex on a soggy August day in the Highlands
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10th May 2017
10 hiking hacks to try out this summer
These simple tips might just change the way you hike...
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14th March 2017
Quick tips for picking a tent for solo camping
Read Chris Townsend's advice
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22nd February 2017
Choosing the right camera for outdoor photography
Award-winning landscape photographer Dougie Cunningham, the man behind many of our magazine's cover shots, explains how to choose the perfect camera for capturing mountain memories
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1st January 2017
Walking axes: What to look for and which to buy
Chris Townsend takes us through the ins and outs of walking axes. Plus which spikes were recommended in our reviews
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29th December 2016
Recommended kit for winter camping
Chris Townsend explains what gear he relies on during his winter camps in the Cairngorms, including the tents, sleeping bags, stoves and sleeping mats Tent A good winter tent needs to resist snowfalls and strong…
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29th December 2016
How to pack a bag for winter
Chris Townsend explains his approach to organising his pack for a trip to the hills in cold weather
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19th December 2016
Crampons: What to look for and which to buy
Chris Townsend reviews the best crampons on the market and takes us through what to look for when buying a pair
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12th December 2016
What gear to carry when hiking in winter
Heather Morning, Mountain Safety Advisor with the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, shares her thoughts on striking the right balance in winter
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23rd November 2016
What to look for when choosing a headtorch and which to buy
Our resident gear expert, Chris Townsend, explains the ins and outs of headtorches and what to look for when buying one
