Climbing For Beginners: Why you should hit the wall
Guest blogger Charlotte Clark on the delights of rock climbing for beginners, and why this is the perfect confidence-building sport for women of all abilities.…
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How it feels to try ice swimming, Scandinavian style
Scandinavians have known it for centuries – plunging into ice-cold water is good for you. Here’s how it feels to take a dip in the…
View PostHow to join a British Exploring Society expedition
They say life begins outside your comfort zone. Challenge yourself, learn new skills and travel to some of the wildest places on earth by joining…
View PostVideo: British Exploring Society Expedition in the Indian Himalayas
Looking for a challenge? Here’s a taste of my six-week adventure in the Indian Himalayas with the British Exploring Society, a charity that takes young…
View PostReview: Red Pro Change jacket
Love getting in the ocean in any weather? Jacob Little reckons the Red Pro Outdoor jacket, £120, will be your new favourite bit of kit.…
View PostReview: Rydale Middleham leather boots
Say goodbye to your wellingtons – Rydale’s Middleham tall leather boots, £100, are perfect for countryside adventures in any weather. Rydale Middleham boot review Product…
View PostReview: Adidas Free Hiker boot
Bouncing around in the cheerful Adidas Terrex Free Hiker, £169.95, a versatile summer trainer/walking boot hybrid that’s big on comfort. Adidas Free Hiker Boot review…
View PostThe adventurous guide to Jordan
Welcome, adventurers, to a land of wild deserts, of lost cities and of moon-like seas. My active guide to Jordan is here to show you…
View PostReview: Osprey Rolling Transporter wheeled duffel bag
International adventurer? Meet your new favourite travel bag. The fantastic Osprey Rolling Transporter 90l, £220, is a durable duffel on wheels that can travel has…
View PostReview: Joules Sailaway waterproof raincoat
Fear no shower in Joules’ Sailaway short waterproof rain jacket, £99.95, a great all-rounder of a raincoat for casual wear that can withstand a hefty…
View PostThe outdoorsy girl’s guide to a weekend in Hay-on-Wye
Ready to fall in love with Hay-On-Wye? This magical market town in Wales makes the perfect weekend base for both brave and bookish adventures. Hay…
View PostTrying ski touring in Crans Montana, Switzerland
Crans Montana have made their corner of the Swiss Alps into the perfect adventure playground for beginner ski tourers. I strapped on skins and tried…
View PostNine of the best active trips to plan for 2019
Make 2019 the year you learn a new skill or master a new sport in a gorgeous landscape. My top nine best active trips to…
View PostCompetition: Win a female fit Osprey Tempest rucksack
To celebrate International Women’s Day I’m giving away an Osprey Tempest rucksack designed to perfectly fit female bodies and ideal for everyday adventures. WIN…
View PostPlaces to stay: Hartley Dyke Barn, Kent
Welcome to Hartley Dyke Barn. This airy hideaway is one of Kent and Sussex Cottages’ special places to stay, and it makes the perfect base…
View PostPlan the ultimate American outdoor road trip with Visit the USA
Sponsored Post: America is the ultimate outdoor destination, and Visit the USA have made it even easier to plan your next adventure with their new…
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