26th February 2024
Foot care for hikers: How to protect your feet on hillwalks
Don’t treat your feet as an afterthought next time you’re in the mountains.
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25th February 2024
Mountain weather phenomena: fogbows, inversions, Aurora, Brocken spectres and more
From Brocken Spectres to Aurora, photographer James Roddie shares his hard-won tips on how to spot the seven wonders of the mountains.
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22nd February 2024
A home on two wheels: How to pack for a bikepacking trip
Ray Wood outlines the bits of kit you may not have thought of packing before you get on your bike.
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21st January 2024
Skills: How to avoid hikers’ fatigue when hillwalking
Hikers' fatigue doesn’t have to spoil your day, says Alex Roddie – there are things you can do to stave it off and feel fresh for longer.
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14th October 2023
Winter skills: How to use an ice axe
We've teamed up with Glenmore Lodge, Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre to help prepare you for a winter in the mountains. Here, their expert Giles Trussell explains the ins and outs of ice axes and…
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6th September 2023
Hill Skills: how to sleep well while backpacking
Alex Roddie shares his hard-won tips on how to sleep well while backpacking - plus secrets to sleeping in alpine huts, bothies and bivvying.
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21st August 2023
How to clean a sleeping mat
They get a lot of use and abuse outdoors. The Great Outdoors advises on how to clean a sleeping mat to ensure it's longevity.
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18th July 2023
7 ways this app helps you stay informed in the mountains
Not all routes are created equal. But there are ways you can make sure you don’t get ambushed by the unexpected.
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18th July 2023
Wild camping in the UK: “Is is legal?”
From toilet fears to finding the right pitch, James Forrest gives his answers to the questions beginner wild campers ask us the most.
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15th July 2023
Wild camping for beginners: essential tips
If you're new to the idea of camping in the wild and sleeping under the stars, here's what you need to know.
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15th July 2023
Leave no trace: wild camping principles
There’s more to minimal impact camping and leave no trace principles than just carrying out your litter.