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Walking in Knoydart: The Most Remote Place in the UK
Knoydart is the most remote area of mainland UK. Located in the North-West of Scotland and accessed by boat, it really does capture the true essence of adventure. A hikers dream paradise “island”,…
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9 Lockdown Activities for Adventurers
Lockdown is tough. It can’t be denied. The control (or lack of), the worry, the restriction of outdoor activities and most of all not getting to see our loved ones. But we know…
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Winter Skills Course: Cairngorm Mountain in Storm Ciara
Ice and snow thrashing my face, I tried to tie my crampons on. I had practiced getting mine on for hours before I headed up to Aviemore for this Winter Skills Course, to…
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How To Mentally Prepare for Your Expedition
Everyone tells you about how important it is to train for an expedition. There’s a huge emphasis on physical fitness and how it will make or break an expedition. But listen up. Mental…
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Altitude Hiking: The “Real” Photos
Expedition photos always look incredible don’t they? Stunning panoramic views, trekkers grinning from ear-to-ear, looking snug as a bug in their tents. There is definitely many truths to those photos, but with social…
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Hiking the Isle of Skye: Bruach na Frithe
I absolutely love tackling new walks. I don’t always have company for it though. That’s why I’m delighted to have found Iona’s Adventures (run by another Iona!). I’ve been on countless walks with…
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Altitude Adjustment and the Human Body
Everyone has heard about altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness, and the problems and deaths it causes on mountains. The media are quick to cover that. But high altitude adjustment is…
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How the Himalaya Stole My Heart
Anyone who knows me, even a little, can probably tell I love mountains and overseas challenges. Yes it drains my bank account (trust me, I am no rich woman) and I freak out…
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Top 5 Expedition Training Tips
2019!! It’s here!! What better way to start the year than by signing yourself up for a big mountain expedition?! I know a few folk out there will have either signed up already…
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Trekking in India: Stok Kangri Climb
On 19th September 2018, 16 women from the Love Her Wild community, including myself, met in Heathrow. We were a group of sleepy strangers hopping on a plane to Delhi, looking forward to our…
