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Snowboarding in Steamboat, Colorado

There is snow – and then there is Colorado snow… Find out what on earth […]

Love is in the (fresh) air!

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here’s my Sunday Mail column about couples who met in […]

Gnarly, pumped and stoked – and now, it’s squirrely

I have, for the past couple of years, been resisting the desire to introduce the […]

Kit review: Decathlon women’s running kit

I have just noticed that it’s possible to buy a pair of running tights, a […]

First steps to barefoot running

I have been blogging and chatting on social media about barefoot running. I see many […]

Benefits of a winter skills course

A winter skills course is as important as the map and compass that you carry […]

The fun of snow tubing in Winter Park, Colorado

Sometimes it’s fun to be grown ups acting like kids, especially when the fun is […]

27 things I learned and loved about America

A recent trip to Colorado was my first time in America. There have been many […]

Rewarding vistas: Walking trips in the Med

My guest blogger Steven Smith lives in Glasgow and reckons that Scotland is one of […]

Tenerife: The great outdoors on a small island

Here’s a blog from Jenny Roper about the range of great outdoors activities to be […]

The good – and the not so good – of cycling in the UK

Cycling is great for our health and the environment.  On average cycling burns 600 calories […]

Choose the right equipment for winter sports

A Get Out There campaign, celebrating making the most of outdoor sports and activities, has […]