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
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15th December 2017
SAIS daily avalanche forecasts begin today for the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service have begun their daily forecasts for the 17/18 season. Here's how to use them
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30th November 2017
Staying safe in early-winter mountain conditions
December can be challenging in the British mountains: no avalanche forecasts, changeable conditions, and short daylight hours
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9th November 2017
Ed Byrne tries… winter skills
Ed Byrne spends a day in the Glenshee hills, brushing up on his winter skills and finding out why crampons are banned in squash courts
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8th November 2017
11 tips for getting into mountaineering in winter
With the nights getting longer, it’s time to think about extending your adventures and getting into winter mountaineering. Here’s how
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2nd November 2017
Ed Byrne tries… landscape photography
Outdoor Ed tussles with F-stops and grad filters as Chiz Dakin takes him through the basics of landscape photography
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19th October 2017
Ed Byrne tries… basic navigation
Comedian and hillwalker Ed Byrne could do with improving his navigation skills. We sent him out with an instructor for a bit of map-and-compass work
