On the hunt for Poldark’s Cornwall
Hooked on Poldark? Me too. And last week I spent a swashbuckling few days hunting out the gorgeous filming locations from the show on the…
View Post
Spring things in Cornwall
Messing about in the gardens of the gorgeous Rose In Vale, in St Agnes, in cosy layers and the prettiest stompy boots ever.
View PostHardworking staples from Engelbert Strauss
Engelbert Strauss make durable and comfortable work and outdoor clothing that’s less for lumberjack-wannabes like me and more for, you know, actual lumberjacks. Anyway, they…
View PostThe best summer outdoor footwear for every sport
Weather you’re planning a season of rock climbing or rock pooling, it’s worth investing now in the right kicks for all your sunshiny adventures. Cotswold…
View PostA love letter to Lexie
Lexie is strong, Lexie is beautiful, Lexie is always ready to hit the road with me and have an adventure. Oh, and Lexie is my…
View PostThe best trail running kit for women
Up epic hills, down coastal paths, falling over a lot into bogs – I love trail running, but it takes tough gear to withstand an…
View PostCompetition: win a rad snowsports holiday with RocketSki
Win a fantastic snowsports holiday with RocketSki by sharing your favourite #talesfromtheslopes with them on Facebook.
View PostReview: Target Dry Xtreme Element men’s jacket
Intrepid TV director Ben Anderson reviews Target Dry’s Xtreme Element hiking jacket, £104.95, on the Cornish coast.
View PostSnowboarding with Aimee Fuller at the UE Megaboom launch
Learning to snowboard with Aimee Fuller at the Ultimate Ears megaboom launch. That’s right, sometimes I party with the cool kids.
View PostUrban outdoor adventures
Fancy swimming in the shadow of Kings Cross, hiking in the skies of New York or surfing in the middle of Munich? It’s all possible…
View PostBarbour people – meet artist Emily
Barbour have launched a series of videos showcasing the stories of creative people around Britain. Meet Emily, who creates beautiful artwork of the people she…
View PostMerino base layers from Finisterre
I’m a long-time fan of cold water surf brand Finisterre, makers of sumptuous merino layers like this Zephyr hoodie (£60) and leggings (£40), perfect for…
View PostPhotoblog: Skiing in Alpe D’Huez
Some snaps from the French Alps, featuring angelic gogo dancers, failed human caterpillars and lots of lovely powder.
View PostReview: Adidas Terrex Climaheat Ice jacket
Keep the outdoors #openallwinter with Adidas’ new Climaheat range of insulated layers and down jackets, designed to keep you warm in extreme conditions. I’ve been…
View PostMary Spender’s Fugitive music video on the Cornish coast
My very talented mate Mary‘s latest music video is out and it’s a beaut, full of sunshine and seal spotting on the Cornish coast. Oh…
View PostReview: Coleman Aravis 2 tent from Outdoor World Direct
Coleman Aravis 2 review: A review of the Coleman Aravis 2-man tent, £84.95 from Outdoor World Direct, an affordable, lightweight wild camping tent that comes…
View Post