I’ve always thought I have weird ears, because I find a lot of earphones quite uncomfy. It might be down to having small ears — who knows! But that means it takes quite a lot for me to be happy with a pair of earphones. In fact, the guys at Sennheiser first sent me their PMX 686 Sports headphones to review, […]
Film review: The Search for Freedom
The sun is just starting to set and its rays are painting golden streaks on the ocean’s rippling waves. Soft warm sand caresses your toes. Children’s laughter mingles with the soft calling of the seagulls. The beach is almost deserted. This is your time, your perfect time for catching some surf and clearing your head. It’s your escape. You […]
Interview: Snowboard superstar Aimee Fuller
Aimee Fuller is a bit of a snowboard rockstar. Who didn’t know that? But did you know that she wears lucky socks to compete, was one of the first girls to ever compete in Olympic slopestyle and she finds getting injuries just motivates her to try harder? I had a chat with Aimee as she was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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