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Natalie Taylor wins Winter on the Downs 100 mile ultra race

Natalie Taylor was the first person to cross the line in the inaugural Winter on […]

Keri Wallace sets female solo, unsupported winter FKT on West Highland Way

Runner Keri Wallace has set a new female unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) in winter […]

Skiing in western Norway – so close to Scotland yet so different 

Skiing off the edge of a groomed piste in the Norwegian resort of Myrkdalen, my […]

10 things learned on a winter mountain hike of Meall Mór, Easter Ross

My friend Cath and I were both keen for some time outdoors but we did […]

Bagging three Beinn a’ Ghlò Munros and a Munro Top

This weekend was the first of the season that I walked in snowy mountains. It […]

Kessock Ferry Swim: One swimmer’s praise, joy – and a surprise

Susanna Leslie, who lives near Inverness, took part in the Kessock Ferry Swim for the […]

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

Berghaus has recently launched a number of new down and synthetic insulated jackets. The Summit-Nomad […]

Drumochter Munros A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag & Carn na Caim, plus two Munro Tops

A hike-run with friends Cath and Geraldine from Drumochter saw us bagging two Munros, A’ […]

100 press-ups a day for a year: What have I learned?

Today marks a year since I started a challenge to complete 100 press-ups daily. I […]

Walking holidays: Self-guided hiking in the Dolomites, Italy

I am a keen and experienced walker in Scotland and I enjoy many solo hikes, […]

Munro and Munro Top: Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Meall Dubhag

There is a bit of a theme developing with my mountain hikes: Where possible, when […]

75-year-old runner Sarah Roberts sets new 10k world record

British runner Sarah Roberts celebrated her 75th birthday with a new 10k world record. She […]