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’ […]
New Austrian mountain fitness holiday for women, by women
So the summer’s over. Just about. And the thought that autumn and winter will soon be upon us is becoming an annoyingly real reality. Having had your lovely relaxing holiday, you’re now back to routine, back to the grind. If you’re anything like me, that means you want to go on holiday even more right now. But you’ve done […]
Summit Clothing helps get clean water to Nepal
I’m really into ethical clothing and ethical shopping. I know it costs a little more, but just think about the difference you’re making to someone’s life. That’s why I was thrilled to hear that Summit Clothing — a fresh new online social enterprise — was joining forces with Sawyer Europe (the sole distributor of Sawyer Water Filters), Onfire Adventure […]
Review: 2 hours on Go Ape’s new Zip Trekking Adventure
So you like flying at high-speed through the air with a bit of thick rope wedged up your bottom, getting smacked in the face by branches? If that’s you, then you’ll love Go Ape’s new Zip Trekking Adventure in Cumbria, Lake District. Just kidding, it’s nothing like that. But it is amazing! Since the age of about […]
Have access laws ruined our hillsides?
Acting editor of The Great Outdoors magazine reflects on how access laws, Benny Rothman and the British Mountaineering Council have been instrumental in the evolution of hillwalking. Hillwalking has seen some major developments since communist activist Benny Rothman and his team trespassed Kinder Scout in a mission to bring walkers the freedom to roam, but […]
Training for a 100 kilometre walk
You’re nearly there! Training for a long-distance walk can be challenging, but here are some tips and advice to help you finish with a smile. Can you imagine anything better than 24 hours of pure uninterrupted bliss in the great outdoors? Did I mention it would involve walking 100 kilometres? There’s no denying it’s a […]
7 things you need to know this National Walking Month
Because I’m a lover of being active and getting outdoors, I love initiatives like this — National Walking Month. Initiatives that encourage people to get outside for some exercise, leave the computer behind, and catch up with good friends. The world is full of bad media, so it’s really refreshing to see some good, wholesome news and marketing for […]
Interview: Adventurer Ed Farrelly
I can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting for this opportunity, but finally I’ve had the awesome privilege of interviewing 21-year-old adventurer and mountaineer Ed Farrelly! Why is he so awesome? Well in 2012 Ed ranked 6th in a list of the 20 most seasoned adventurers, explorers and expedition leaders in Men’s Fitness magazine. And […]
Spontaneous adventure: Beach walking
I picked up The Simple Things — a beautiful magazine; if you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend — in the shop the other day and spotted an article about spending a day on the beach. There’s a peace about escaping to the seaside; there are wonderful things you can catch and eat and so many little wonders […]
Exploring a snowy wonderland by camera
I do love the snow. I know it causes havoc sometimes, but it does offer some beautiful photo opportunities. And as I’m a keen snapper, I grabbed my camera to capture it before it melted again. Hope you enjoy! I’ve been meaning to take a pic of this bike for a while now, as it’s […]
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