1st November 2024
The Dark Arts: Master night navigation in winter
Glenmore Lodge Instructor Scott Brookes shines a light on this intimidating aspect of winter navigation.
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30th October 2024
Alpine Prep: Get ready for the Alps in Scottish winter
Stuart McAleese, Senior Instructor at Glenmore Lodge, explains how your home mountains can prepare you for further adventures.
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22nd October 2024
Why I’ll practice ethical foraging this Autumn
Fungi expert Maymana Arefin guides you in mushroom identification – and how to forage with ecological balance and wellbeing in mind.
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17th October 2024
Sustainable Adventure: How to lessen the impact of your time outdoors
Tackling climate change is a task for all humanity, but there are still ways we can move the needle as individuals, says Alex Roddie.
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17th September 2024
Which hiking boots are best for wide feet?
Our gear and backpacking expert Chris Townsend round up the walking and hiking boots best suited for wide feet.
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17th September 2024
How to clean your backpack
Cleaning your backpack on a regular basis is one thing you can do to help make your kit last longer.
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15th September 2024
How many calories do I need in backpacking meals?
How many calories in backpacking meals is the right amount of calories? More complex than you might think, The Great Outdoors answers your questions.
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15th September 2024
How to use GPS for hiking navigation
A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation outdoors.
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14th September 2024
Do GPS watches need the internet?
Get answers to your FAQs about navigation wearables; from mapping capabilities to data usage.
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14th September 2024
Can I use Google Maps for hiking?
With the number of mountain rescue incidents caused by people relying on Google Maps rising, we explain why using it for hiking is a bad idea.
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12th September 2024
Are sleeping bags waterproof?
Staying warm is the key to a good night’s rest in the great outdoors. Matt Jones examines how to keep your sleep system dry.
