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The great outdoorsy Christmas gift guide 2014

It has returned once more! My annual outdoorsy gift guide is stuffed with all my favourite things for all your favourite people, from camping lasses and cliff-jumping lads to adventurous little ones. Plus there’s a mini roundup of socks. Because it’s not Christmas if you don’t get socks and a satsuma.

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Outdoor adventures in the Brecon Beacons with Merrell

Outdoor adventures in the Brecon Beacons with Merrell

Trail running, rock climbing and abseiling with Merrell in the Brecon Beacons. They know how to pack a lot of cool stuff into a weekend!
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Places to stay: A little escape to Lyme Regis

Places to stay: A little escape to Lyme Regis

Messing about on the Dorset coast with the lovely Lucy. Lyme Regis is a bit of a beauty, all pastel beach huts, glorious fossil-filled beaches&…
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camping
How to: make American s’mores by the campfire

How to: make American s’mores by the campfire

My brilliant friend Bobby Downs taught me how to make all-American s’mores when we went hiking in the Catskills, so I asked him to …
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TGO Outdoor Blogger of the Year

TGO Outdoor Blogger of the Year

I am very pleased indeed to be named The Great Outdoors Magazine’s Outdoors Blogger of the Year. It was wonderful even to find out …
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camping
A cabin in the woods

A cabin in the woods

My friend Matt has a little bit of woodland tucked away in the Wye valley, complete with tiny cabin kitted out with a stove and&…
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kit reviews
Review: Keen Durand WP mid boots

Review: Keen Durand WP mid boots

Testing out Keen’s new, all-American made Durand mid WP boots, £140, which they promise are good for a million steps. Sounds like a challenge. Read&…
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Autumn/Winter 2014 outdoor lookbook lust

Autumn/Winter 2014 outdoor lookbook lust

Get sartorially savvy in time for winter with these gorgeous lookbooks from my favourite outdoors brands. Looks like accessorising with Land Rovers and really great&…
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Cheap and cheerful winter activities

Cheap and cheerful winter activities

Chilly weather and long dark nights can make you feel a bit tetchy, especially when you’re saving all your dosh for Christmas/just a …
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kit reviews
Review: Berghaus Voltage GORE-TEX shell jacket

Review: Berghaus Voltage GORE-TEX shell jacket

Testing Berghaus’ hardy waterproof Voltage GORE-TEX shell, £140, in wind and wet weather.
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Interview: Freediving champion Rebecca Coales

Interview: Freediving champion Rebecca Coales

Meet diver, yoga instructor and part mermaid Rebecca Coales, a freediving record holder who can swim 587ft under water on a single breath.
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extreme sports
Video: Adidas #openallwinter

Video: Adidas #openallwinter

Get inspired for a winter of adventure with the awesome new Adidas #openallwinter trailer, featuring skiing, cold-weather trail running, ice climbing and the very brave&…
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cycling
How to: cycle safely in winter

How to: cycle safely in winter

Just because the clocks have gone back and storms are a-blowing doesn’t mean you can’t cycle happily and safely – just follow these tips …
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places to stay
Places to stay: Bluestone, Pembrokeshire

Places to stay: Bluestone, Pembrokeshire

A weekend at the eco-friendly Bluestone National Park Resort, a luxurious base from which to explore Pembrokeshire.
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What to pack for technical scrambling

What to pack for technical scrambling

A great little video from the British Mountaineering Council on the right kit to pack for technical scrambling and climbing on the go.
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Competition: Win tickets to the Adventure Travel Show 2015

Competition: Win tickets to the Adventure Travel Show 2015

In January the world’s most daring explorers, talented travel photographers and coolest tour companies (plus hundreds of fans of the road less travelled) are …
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