Last weekend we stayed in one of the loveliest places in the world.
The Best of La Paz
I’ve lived in La Paz for six weeks now and am finally getting used to the insane traffic, bustling fruit markets and lung-burning altitude. …
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Review: the GoPro HD Hero camera
Snowboarder Simon Andrews waxes lyrical over his favourite bit of kit, the GoPro Hero camera.
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Snow girl style: photos from the pistes
Check out what the coolest girl skiers and boarders are wearing in my resort, Cervinia.
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Guest post: The UK’s Best Rock Climbing Spots
There’s some spectacular scenery that’s ideal for rock climbing in the United Kingdom, and wherever you live in Britain, you’re sure to …
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Confessions of a seasonnaire: the reality of ski seasons
10 Confessions of a seasonnaire As devised by myself and my lovely housemate Jillian whilst we were very hungover and in bed. We’ve been working&…
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How to: the ultimate seasonnaire’s guide to waxing snowboards and skis
Waxing guide! That’s boards and skis, not legs. Snowboard wonderkid and fellow seasonnaire Simon Andrews kindly took time out of shredding the crap out …
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Interview with pro freestyle skier and UK champion Becky Hammond
The Girl Outdoors loves a good girl sports hero, especially one as fearlessly cool as Becky Hammond, UK freeski champion and part of Team GB.&…
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Interview with pro surfer Mitch Corbett on the Endless Winter
Having to surf in the biting cold is pretty much inevitable for riders in the UK, where freezing green waves, menacing grey skies and frostbitten&…
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The Girl Outdoors in Company magazine
Wahooo the December issue of Company is finally out and I am in it! If you fancy spending your hard-earned £2 on a magazine this…
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Five breathtaking views from around the Great British Isles
Countryside fan James Agate rounds up the most beautiful vistas in the UK for your viewing pleasure. If you’re looking for stunning views and …
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Review: The North Face women’s 100 Glacier fleece
The North Face Glacier Fleece review: In preparation for my epic ski adventure, coming soon to The Girl Outdoors (well, once I actually hit the&…
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How to: beginner’s guide to DSLR photography
After many many years as a bit of a tech-phobe, I’m finally learning the ins and outs of photography, mainly because pretty much any …
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Review: Annecy ski cosmetics
I’m off on a ski season to Cervinia, Italy in December, which I am so excited about that I can’t sleep at night …
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Urban wildlife – foxes in London
It was spellbinding to wake up on a sunny Sunday at my aunt’s house and open the curtains on this beautiful russet-coloured fox having …
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The magical £5000 hobbit house
Simon Dale is my new hero – using just £5000 worth of materials and some man power he has magicked up a cosy little house…
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