I seriously can’t wait for NASS, the white-knuckle ride of a festival that focuses on skate, BMX and rad music, to return on the 11-13 July 2013.
My pick of the best new outdoors kit
Things I love from the world of outdoors gear. Because I get excited by words like ‘neoprene’ and phrases like ‘sweat-wicking action’.
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Princes play polo
I spent yesterday at Beaufort Polo Club watching Prince Harry (in yellow) and Prince William (in blue) dashingly hit things with sticks. And we stepped&…
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Urban meets rural on the New York High Line
The lovely Peter Walker writes for The Girl Outdoors on the High Line, a rural paradise suspended high above the bustling city that is New&…
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How to: organise your own festival, with Rebecca Cork of Honeywoods Camping
Get inspired by my new girl hero, the rather amazing Rebecca Cork of Honeywoods Camping. She chucked in her day job to set up a&…
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How to: boulder, by UK champion Shauna Coxsey for Adidas
If you’ve ever fancied chalking up your fingers and teaching your body to defy gravity, watch inspiring UK champ Shauna Coxsey talk about her …
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Hunter wisteria wellingtons go wild swimming
Hunter wisteria wellingtons the colour of icecream were made for elderflower picking, cow befriending, buttercup stomping and wild swimming at one of my favourite places,&…
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Review: Jack Wolfskin Flyweight jacket
Jack Wolfskin Flyweight jacket review: I love outdoors kit you can boast about. “Dude, you think your jacket is light? Mine weighs half as much&…
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Five kid-friendly Cornish bike trails
Cornwall’s a bit nice isn’t it? There’s surfing and sunshine and pasties. It’s the stuff bucket-and-spade-holidays were made for. My favourite …
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Interview with adventurer Sean Conway on Swimming Britain
Sean Conway interview: A speedy chat with the rather epic Sean Conway, who this summer will attempt to become the first person to swim round&…
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Review: Target Dry Emily Parka
The latest addition to my ever-growing collection of nifty little waterproof numbers is the gorgeous Emily (£68.95) from Target Dry, which I have been wearing…
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The best new outdoors books on… surfing
The loveliest books for water babies on how to surf, where to surf and (my favourite part) what to eat afterwards. Guaranteed to make you&…
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The best new outdoors books on… cycling
Whether you’re a hardcore cycling commuter (like me, screw you lorry drivers!), a muddy mountain bike enthusiast or just fancy knowing a fixie from …
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My pick of the best camping books
My pick of the top camping titles just in time for a summer of sleeping under stars and canvas, including essential info on where to&…
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Surfdome’s festival essentials
It’s allllllmost festival season! I know, I can’t wait either. In the meantime, check out my pick of festie essentials from surf/ski/…
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Sunshine yellow Hunter wellingtons
I took my favourite Hunters to Cornwall with me last weekend for sea paddling purposes.
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