Always looking for the next adventure
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Not many people can claim they could outjump the American daredevil stunt rider Evel Knievel, but Fiona Beale is one of them. A former world champion stunt rider, Fiona has changed tack somewhat and is currently working as a freelance outdoor education instructor in deepest darkest Wales. The 42-year-old’s life journey has been far from […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
