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In focus: The Outdoor Capital UK

If you watched the recent promotional film that I presented for the Outdoor Capital UK […]

Have you tried: A winter duathlon?

This week in my Sunday Mail column I write about winter duathlons. They are a great […]

Blue bird day on two Munros

A blue bird day is defined as a beautiful sunny day after an overnight snowfall. It’s a perfect skiing […]

Berghaus Hydroshell Tower waterproof jacket

Berghaus has extended its Hydroshell waterproof jackets collection for this winter. I have been testing […]

New Berghaus Hydroshell waterproof jackets

Berghaus has extended its Hydroshell waterproof jackets collection for this winter. I have been testing […]

PhD SmartWool Slopestyle ski socks

How do you like your ski socks? Lightweight but still cushioned? Seamless? Heavier weight and […]

Xmas cards and calendars raise cash for Mountain Rescue

My friend, former colleague and top Munro bagger Alan Rowan, aka the Munro Moonwalker, is […]

A bikepacking trip in Ireland

A cycling friend, Jeremy, asked if he could borrow my bikepacking bags, “just to see […]

Film captures inspiring Alaskan mountain climb

Hardcore UK alpinists Matt Helliker (an Osprey sponsored athlete) and Jon Bracey are captured in […]

Walking with Wispa the Wonder Whippet

Wispa has made it into a feature for UKHillWalking.com! I was asked to reveal what […]

Get into: Scottish ski touring

The snow has arrived in the Highlands of Scotland and many people will be looking […]

Five reason to try a skiing holiday

Have you thought about a skiing holiday but been put off by the cost, your […]