The best adventure training partner – other than an actual real-life training partner if you have one – is a damn good podcast. It’s distracting during the tough parts and keeps you amused during rest time. It can be an adventure-based podcast that stokes you up. Or it can be …
Are you a sunrise or a sunset person? I’m definitely a sunset person. And recently I ventured on my first solo sunset walk. I’ve hit the hills at dusk before but always with others for company. Planning to tackle this adventure myself needed a little more planning. How long would …
Autumn is the perfect adventuring season. I know summer gets all the attention, with the long days and mild weather. And winter often has a shoutout for the epic snow sports. But I argue that autumn is the absolute best adventure season. Nature performs its ultimate display of colours, the …
Adventurers love the world we wander. With that, we should be striving to make our adventures as eco-friendly and ethical as possible. But sometimes, you are just not sure where to begin. Here are a few ideas of how you can make your next trip in 2023 an eco-adventure. These …
A buff is a must-have accessory for all hikers. I would even go as far as saying anyone who does anything remotely outdoorsy should have at least one. It is effectively a ring of fabric that is commonly worn around the neck. But there are numerous ways to wear a buff …
I absolutely love climbing now. But it’s not that long ago that I began this hobby-turned-passion. Rock climbing is an age-old sport that is popular across the globe. Indoor walls for winter, outdoor exploring in summer; competitive arenas, speed races, and levels to suit all. It’s a sport that has …
The sea attracts so many of us, from all walks of life. Something about it calls to us, lures us in. We want to listen to it, to watch it, to sit by it. The sea has the power to make even the loudest people sit back in silence, taking …
Buying for adventurous hiker friends and family can be difficult. They don’t want a Boots body lotion hamper pack or ANOTHER pair of socks (because trust me, we own a lot already). So what are the best gifts for hikers in 2023?
Right, you’ve made the decision. You’re going for it. Headed for a high-altitude adventure. But maybe you’re stuck on where exactly to go? Which amazing challenge to undertake? Below is a list of the most popular high treks for beginners, as well as a couple off-the-beaten track options too! I’ve …
While on lockdown, we have all been missing the outdoors. Our adventures, the bird song, the breeze in our hair (I’ll stop the poetry now, you get the jist). Expeditions and hill days with friends have obviously been cancelled, so I’ve been trying to find ways to connect to nature, …
