“Do it sooner rather than later” is something I’ve been told a lot. So I decided to take the plunge and try my hand at lead climbing… before it becomes my monster in the attic. The plan was four weeks solid prep before attempting lead climbing, but with the twists and turns of everyday life, […]
Young climbing sensation Brooke Raboutou
I’ve only been climbing for a few months and recently climbed my first 6a. What an awesome feeling of achievement! But then you compare it to an 11-year-old girl who’s been climbing since she could walk, and it looks like a pretty small step. But what an inspiration Brooke Raboutou is. Her determination and […]
Government funding to help improve West Highland Way
We were only in West Scotland at the end of last summer walking up mountains like the Three Sisters, Am Bodach and even into the Lost Valley. It’s such a beautiful part of the country. So it’s really fantastic to hear that the government is throwing £750,000 into improving parts of Scotland’s West Highland Way. […]
Review: Gelert hiking trousers and jacket
I like a good hiking adventure and although it’s pretty cold at the moment, the winter months can be a beautiful time to get up into the mountains. It’s often just a few degrees colder up there, which means at this time of year you’re likely to find a bit of snow lying on the […]
Longboard Girls Crew opens up male-dominated sport
I don’t know if you’ve heard about this crew, but they’re pretty awesome. I’ve always kept a close eye on Cooler‘s website, so soon as I saw this video, I knew you’d love it. This bunch of longboarding girls in Costa Rica were tired of being a minority in a male-dominated sport and felt more relaxed […]
Women’s Climbing Symposium 2012
Spotted this video on UKClimbing.com and was so inspired, I wanted to share it with you. The Women’s Climbing Symposium has been running for a couple of years and was held at the Climbing Hanger in Liverpool last month. The event was a sell out and there are plans to host one in London next year. They’re even […]
Scotland: a top value skiing destination
Snow. It’s a wonderful thing isn’t it? It’s one of the few things that can make a whole office stop what they’re doing and run to the window to communally watch the small soft white flakes float majestically to the ground. Snow means Christmas and holidays are near, and for some that spells a skiing […]
A beginner’s introduction to climbing
I’m relatively new to climbing, but I already love the sport. It’s a great social activity and a fantastic workout. So if you’re thinking about taking up climbing, here are a few things to get you started. If you live in the Cardiff area, Boulders is a brilliant place to try some indoor climbing. Is […]
Rapanui was jealous of these girls
I don’t know if you know Rapanui? If you don’t, you should! They’re an award-winning eco-fashion brand based on the Isle of Wight and they make pretty awesome clothes. And you guessed it, they’re ethical! They do socks, jumpers, footwear and the like — all really cool designs and fantastic quality. And they’re that cool a […]
Challenge 1: Bring some variety to your running routine
Running can be fun, but sometimes we need to vary our routine a little to help improve our fitness, work different muscles and keep it both interesting and challenging. So if you’re used to getting your trainers on and pounding the pavement or trail for 15 minutes, half an hour or an hour, get ready […]