27th September 2021
Mountain navigation basics: how to read a map
Backpacker Alex Roddie and mountaineering instructor Helen Teasdale explain how to interpret contour lines and other map features.
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20th August 2021
The gear I used for a remote two-day backpack in Snowdonia
Snowdonia’s Rhinogydd Traverse is one of the wildest and most challenging multi-day hikes in Wales. James Forrest takes us through the kit he used.
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18th August 2021
How to keep your kids comfy in the wild
Keeping kids happy while giving them a dose of outdoor magic isn't always easy. David Lintern takes us through his top tips...
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8th July 2021
10 tips to be a better backpacker
Expert tentmakers Hilleberg and TGO gear editor Chris Townsend share their top 10 tips for a better backpacking experience.
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14th May 2021
How to get over your wild camping worries
Five hikers tell us how they confronted their first-time jitters and discovered the joys of sleeping in the wilds.
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30th April 2021
How to eat well in the mountains
Good food helps you walk further, feel better and recover more quickly. Plas y Brenin instructor Iona Pawson explains the basics of nutrition in the mountains.
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11th March 2021
7 tips for beginner hillwalkers
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2nd December 2020
Q&A: Fell Top Assessor Zac Poulton
The Great Outdoors speaks to Zac Poulton of the Lake District National Park Authority’s fell top assessors team about what it’s like to have ‘the best job in the world’ – and how hillwalkers can…
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18th November 2020
Hill fitness: top 10 tips
Looking to take on a hillwalking challenge, increase your winter walking stamina or just feel a little bit less knackered at the end of a long hike? James Forrest, fresh from completing a record-breaking self-supported…
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11th November 2020
How to pack for fastpacking
‘Fastpacking’ is a step up from ultralight backpacking, combining a lightweight approach with extra speed. Jenny Tough explains how to pack for fastpacking – with a little help from British gear brand Montane.
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3rd November 2020
Cloud inversions: a spotter’s guide
Cloud inversions are among the most magical weather phenomena that a hillwalker can experience – and autumn brings your best chance of seeing one. We asked MWIS forecaster Garry Nicholson to share his inversion bagging…
