2nd August 2018
Capturing the mountains by night: 6 tips for getting started in astrophotography
Interested in photographing the night sky while up in the hills? Here’s where you should start.
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26th July 2018
Long read: Going Lighter – clothing for lightweight backpacking
How can you reduce pack weight while also ensuring you have the right clothing for your objective? We take a look at clothing systems for lightweight backpacking
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23rd July 2018
In-depth review: Gear for lightweight family camping
TGO Editor Emily Rodway and partner John Chivall head into the Highlands to test backpacking gear suitable for camping with young children
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2nd July 2018
Dehydration & wildfire present unusual dangers in Scotland’s mountains, Mountaineering Scotland warn
Too hot for the hills? With the forecast remaining warm and dry for the coming week, Mountaineering Scotland have warned that hillwalkers in Scotland are facing an unusual challenge – not enough water!
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21st June 2018
Going lighter: 6 tips to help you pack light in the Scottish Highlands
Have you been struggling under the load of your pack? Not sure where to start in your quest to shed weight? Here are some essential tips to help you make the first cut…
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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
