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Climbing Mallorca: Deep water solo climbing on the wild coast

Climbing Mallorca: Deep water solo climbing on the wild coast
In September I got a grip on the limestone of Mallorca. Read my story of a magical week free climbing on the coast above the… View Post
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Top five women’s mountain bikes of 2016

Top five women’s mountain bikes of 2016
The quiet trail. The crunch of rubber wheel on scree. Dirt on your face. Mountain biking is an incredible, adrenaline-filled way to explore on two… View Post
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A spot of polo and a stay at the King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester

A spot of polo and a stay at the King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester
Fancy a chukka? Try a spot of polo at the gorgeous Cirencester Park Polo Club with a day at their academy. Perfect rounded off with… View Post
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Competition: WIN £100 to spend at Simply Swim

Competition: WIN £100 to spend at Simply Swim
Inspired by the Olympic swimming heroes to get into the water? Whether you’re planning for your first triathlon or just want a dip in the… View Post
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Interview: how to quit your day job and head to the mountains

Interview: how to quit your day job and head to the mountains
Ever felt the urge to swap city life for snowy hills, chalet living and skiing in your lunch break? Kat and Al Judge did too,… View Post
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Review: Polar A360 Fitness Tracker

Review: Polar A360 Fitness Tracker
I spent a month gadding about with the Polar A360 fitness tracker, £149.50, attached to my wrist. Here’s my review of a gadget which feels… View Post
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My pick of the best British climbing walls for Red Bull

My pick of the best British climbing walls for Red Bull
If you’re dreaming of a summer spent getting to grips with granite or just fancy giving climbing a try, now’s the time to get training… View Post
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Karina Kold surfs Margaret River, Western Australia

Karina Kold surfs Margaret River, Western Australia
Three hours south of Perth you’ll find the beautiful winery and surf mecca of Margaret River. Wave-chaser Karina Kold explored the rolling breaks and hidden… View Post
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Review: Arcteryx Atom SL Hoody

Review: Arcteryx Atom SL Hoody
Testing out Arcteryx’s new Atom SL Hoody (£170). Super light at just 235 grams and compact enough to fit in a pocket, this is an… View Post
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Skiing in St Anton am Arlberg with GO SKI GO BOARD and #ThisGirlCan

Skiing in St Anton am Arlberg with GO SKI GO BOARD and #ThisGirlCan
An all-girl ski trip to St Anton Am Arlberg in the gorgeous Tirol region of Austria to celebrate Snowsport England’s fantastic GO SKI GO BOARD… View Post
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Review: Odlo Blackcomb Evolution winter base layers

Review: Odlo Blackcomb Evolution winter base layers
I’ve been tearing around the Austrian pistes and the Welsh mountains in Odlo’s Blackcomb Evolution range of winter sport underwear, partly made from recyclable materials.… View Post
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Sport climbing at Dancing Ledge, Dorset

Sport climbing at Dancing Ledge, Dorset
Another summer, another awesome climbing weekend on the stunning Dorset coast. Gavin, Beren, Pete and I headed to the Isle of Purbeck to conquer some… View Post
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How to: pack for a ski season

How to: pack for a ski season
Off on a ski season this winter? You don’t need warm pants, extra scarves or photos of your dog. Trust me, I’ve seen enough emergency… View Post
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Interview: pro freeride snowboarder Angelica Sykes

Interview: pro freeride snowboarder Angelica Sykes
Get seriously inspired by Angelica Sykes, a British pro snowboarder who is tearing up the mountains are a freerider. I first met the lovely Angelica… View Post
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Standup paddleboarding on the Thames

Standup paddleboarding on the Thames
I’ve found the dream way to get about in busy London – paddling along the Thames. Last week I spent a fantastic day with my… View Post
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Learning to sail in the British Virgin Islands

Learning to sail in the British Virgin Islands
In May I took to the turquoise waves of the Caribbean with the lovely lot from Girls For Sail for a week of dolphin spotting,… View Post