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Getting away from it all at New Year

I spend all day communicating by modern means, whether by email, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,on the […]

Should I change my surname?

This conversation, sent to me on Facebook by a triathlon friend, made me giggle. Perhaps […]

When sick means cool and ripped means buff

Skiing and snowboarding with the Young Dudes on a recent SnowVole bloggers’ trip to the […]

Kit review: Hi-tec Lynx walking boots

My kit reviewer Mowsie Mo has been keen to get out walking a bit more. […]

Trying to act like a Young Dude in the French Alps

Off-piste snowboarding is utterly awesome. (If you stay upright.) But off-piste nose-diving into two metres […]

New Scottish festival celebrates mountain biker’s life

In September came the tragic news that champion downhill mountain biker Jaymie Mart had died […]

Guest blog: Essential Winter Camping Tools Checklist

Winter brings a number of exciting challenges for experienced campers – and the cold weather […]

Buy your loved one a cycle sportive this Christmas!

Here’s a great idea for a Christmas present if your loved ones are keen on […]

Top outdoor activity company moves to Portugal

I’ve known Aqua Ventura, an  outdoor activities company, for years. They offer lots of great […]

Winter Running Clothing Essentials

Whether you are training for a 10k race or simply trying to keep fit, finding […]

High hopes for early season snowboarding trip

I never feel at ease talking about snow conditions before going skiing or snowboarding. But […]

The G-Force wins 2nd prize in climbing series

As the G-Force faced the climbing wall at the start of his final climb in […]