19th October 2017
A Lightweight Approach to Big Hills – Chris Townsend's award-winning feature
Our Gear Editor Chris Townsend has long pioneered the use of lightweight outdoor gear. In this award-winning feature he goes backpacking in the Cairngorms
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18th October 2017
10 tips for mountain navigation in bad weather
If you’re out on the hill and the weather closes in, don’t panic – here are some simple mountain navigation steps to keep you walking in the right direction
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9th October 2017
John Muir Trust sets new Living Landscapes photographic challenge
The John Muir Trust sponsors a new category in the 2018 Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year
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6th October 2017
First-time Páramo user, part two: Alpine summer
The second in a new series on being a first-time Páramo user, Alex Roddie takes the Páramo Ostro system to the Swiss Alps for some big mountains
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7th September 2017
First-time Páramo user, part one: British summer
The first in a new series on being a first-time Páramo user, Alex Roddie ditches his Gore-Tex on a soggy August day in the Highlands
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14th August 2017
The best English views
In a collaboration with British photographers, Focus Clinics showcase the best views that England has to offer
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11th August 2017
How to: see and photograph the Perseid meteor shower
This weekend is your chance to witness an annual astronomical spectacle. Here's The Great Outdoors guide to seeing and photographing the Perseids
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6th June 2017
21 tips for walking and camping in bad weather
Don't let the weather stop you!
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14th May 2017
5 natural navigation hacks from Tristan Gooley
Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs shares five of his favourite tricks
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10th May 2017
10 hiking hacks to try out this summer
These simple tips might just change the way you hike...
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24th March 2017
8 simple exercises for getting fit for hiking
Prepare yourself for a long summer of walking
