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A Lapland adventure with Inghams

A Lapland adventure with Inghams
This is perhaps the closest you’ll come to Narnia. Welcome to Finnish Lapland, the wilderness high above the Arctic Circle where snow thickly coats the… View Post
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Arctic Adventure: The Fjällräven Polar 2019

Arctic Adventure: The Fjällräven Polar 2019
This is the story of a 300km journey across the wilderness from Norway to Sweden as part of the Fjällräven Polar 2019 expedition, crossing the… View Post
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The girl’s guide to skiing in Les Carroz, France

The girl’s guide to skiing in Les Carroz, France
Welcome to Les Carroz, a pretty, food-mad ski resort that makes the perfect base for exploring the Grand Massif, as well as cutting your ski… View Post
travel

The winter bucket list for active travellers

The winter bucket list for active travellers
Winter is coming – but don’t let the end of summer stop you exploring far and wild. Embrace the chill and get outside one of… View Post
kit reviews

Review: Fjallraven Nuuk parka

Review: Fjallraven Nuuk parka
Fjallraven Nuuk parka review: Oh hello Storm Emma! Feeling the cold bite? Get cosy in the snow in Fjallraven’s Nuuk parka, £420. View Post
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Snow day crafts and recipes

Snow day crafts and recipes
Let it snow! Woken up to a magical winter landscape outside? Wrap up and head outdoors to play with my snow craft ideas for big… View Post
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Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots

Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots
Stomping about in icy weather in Keen’s adorable Elsa snow boots, £99.99. Outdoor-ready and very nice to look at, these tribal-printed delights are perfect for… View Post
kit reviews

Staying active all winter with Dickies Workwear

Staying active all winter with Dickies Workwear
SPONSORED POST Winter is coming. But that’s no reason to hibernate – on dark, chilly days we need fresh air and exercise more than ever.… View Post
kit reviews

Long term tests: my hero kit

Long term tests: my hero kit
I’ve reviewed a lot of gear over the past years, and whilst I try to put new kit through the toughest situations possible (sometimes desperately… View Post
active

Fantastic fitness kit for winter training

Fantastic fitness kit for winter training
If you’re lacking motivation to get out and exercise in the cold and rain, I hear you – I’m currently mainlining chocolate digestives and watching… View Post
style

Searching for hygge: cosy autumn style

Searching for hygge: cosy autumn style
Ever heard of hygge? It’s Danish for that untranslatable feeling of cosiness which creeps up in winter, all woolly blankets, log fires, red wine and… View Post
kit reviews

Review: Animal Amp 5/4/3 wetsuit

Review: Animal Amp 5/4/3 wetsuit
On the hunt for a comfortable, warm winter wetsuit? The entry-level 5/4/3 Animal Amp, £120, promises flexibility and strength in the face of the freezing… View Post
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Snow adventures for non-skiiers

Snow adventures for non-skiiers
There are plenty of ways to explore spotless winter landscapes that don’t involve hurtling downhill on skis or a snowboard. In my latest column for… View Post
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Charlie Newman’s pocket-friendly adventures in Iceland

Charlie Newman’s pocket-friendly adventures in Iceland
My fantastic mate Charlie is one of my adventure inspirations – she’s always just back from amazing places (Ethiopia’s up next) and she’s super travel… 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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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