6th December 2022
Winter Skills: walking in crampons
Walking in crampons and using an ice axe are crucial skills to grasp when on firm snow and ice. The Great Outdoors takes you through everything you need to know.
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12th October 2022
Your guide to better mountain and landscape photography
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7th October 2022
How to improve your mountain photography
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11th August 2022
How to use a map and compass for hiking
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17th July 2022
How to go wild swimming safely
Lake District wild swimming guide Suzanna Cruickshank brings a no-nonsense approach to enjoying a safe dip in your favourite lake, loch, tarn or river. Main image: wild swimming in the Lake District. Photo: James Kirby…
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28th June 2022
The best food for hiking and walking
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6th June 2022
Cost of living crisis: how it will affect your outdoor expenses
We analyse the impact of rising inflation on a walker’s biggest expenses - and give some tips to keep your costs down.
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10th May 2022
How to pitch a tent: the top things to look out for
How you pitch a tent for camping can be more complex than you think. Alex Roddie has a few tips to help you on your way to a perfect pitch.
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6th April 2022
Long-distance walk planning: the app that makes it easy
Nicola Hardy explains how the mapping app komoot helped her meticulously plan a 150-mile route around the Isle of Man.
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9th February 2022
How to be prepared for mountain emergencies
If things go wrong in the mountains, are you fully prepared? Here’s the info you hope never to use, but need to know…
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22nd November 2021
Why you should go on a winter skills course this season
The best way to get the skills you need to climb snow-covered summits is to go on a winter skills course. Here's what a course at the Snowdonia-based Plas y Brenin can do for you.
