Last winter, I was given a bivvy bag for my birthday — the Alpkit Hunka. This was just about the same time that Alastair Humphreys was inspiring us all to get out and do a microadventure every month of the year ahead. All of a sudden the cold of winter was no longer a valid excuse not to […]
10 winter adventures to do with kids
When I think of winter I think of crisp dry days, wrapped up warm enjoying a refreshing walk along the beach, followed by cozy hot chocolates by the fire. And snow days filled with sledging, snowball fights and laughter. I don’t know where I get these images from, as they are most definitely not from […]
An Alpine weekend with adidas Outdoor
A few weeks ago adidas Outdoor invited us deep into the Austrian Alps to tell us about its exciting new #ClaimFreedom campaign to turn a few people’s sporting dreams into reality. So I sent award-winning photographer, Lisa-Jane Meates to find out more… After our first collaboration with adidas Outdoor at their Terrex Boost launch in London, Margaux […]
Getting more women into cycling
It can be intimidating joining a club full of experienced male cyclists, when all you want to do is have a leisurely cycle and enjoy the scenery. So, what’s the solution? Start a ladies only cycling group that makes tea and cake stops an essential on every cycle and aims to build its members’ confidence, of course! That’s […]
Adventure Travel Film Festival
The best way to get inspired and create your own adventures is to realise that those adventurers you look up to are just like you. Most are not millionaires with crazy budgets and backup teams, with 50 years’ experience or cameras worth thousands of pounds. They’re simply ordinary people doing the incredible. And the Adventure Travel Film […]
Climbing Kilimanjaro with no arms or legs
This is the story of the ‘boy next door’ who, despite becoming a quad-amputee and facing untold traumas, went on to establish a national charity, was awarded an MBE and has partaken in numerous sporting challenges, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. His name is Ray Edwards and this is his tale… Was I ever a ‘sporty’ […]