31st May 2018
The pleasures and perils of audiobooks in the great outdoors, by John Burns
Audiobooks make great bothy companions – but be careful what you listen to, says author John Burns
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3rd May 2018
Digital feature: a polar medicine course in Arctic Norway
Expedition medic Philippa Hardy takes medicine to the extreme in Arctic Norway, learning how to deal with cold-water immersion – by doing it herself
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12th April 2018
SKILLS: 7 top tips for understanding winter conditions
Conditions in the UK mountains are notoriously challenging. Here are our top tips on how to predict, interpret and understand winter conditions
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5th April 2018
Top 10 mountains for winter beginners
Snow brings both added magic and additional challenges to the hills. Here are some wonderful mountains on which to hone your winter skills
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22nd March 2018
Skills: our top tips for enjoying Alpine Scotland
When conditions are right, late-season winter mountaineering can feel a bit like being in the Alps. Here's how to enjoy it
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13th March 2018
Digital feature: the future of mountain navigation and mapping
The Great Outdoors investigates what the future holds for map, compass, GPS and smartphone navigation
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12th March 2018
The Trouble with Trekking Poles: reader letters
More letters on the subject of trekking poles
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7th March 2018
Giant footprints: Snowshoes in the Scottish Highlands with Alex Nail
When the snow's deep on the hill, sometimes what you really need is a pair of snowshoes
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23rd February 2018
Preparing for a big trip
Helpful tips for anyone travelling overseas for a big backpacking, trekking or mountaineering adventure Created by The Great Outdoors for Summit to Eat Going somewhere exciting this year? If you’re planning an ambitious trek or…
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15th February 2018
Ed Byrne tries… bouldering
Ed heads to Robin Hood’s Stride for a spot of messing about on Peak District gritstone Ed Byrne is currently touring Britain with his new show, Spoiler Alert, as part of which he shares some hilarious…
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21st December 2017
Finding the best views in Scotland with mountain photographer Dougie Cunningham
Mountain photographer Dougie Cunningham talks Scottish mountains, the changing nature of landscape photography, and the benefits of owning a camper van
