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The rhythm of effort and recovery on remote trails

Every long expedition moves to its own rhythm of effort and recovery, where careful kit […]

Book review: Skye Scrambles by Noel Williams

The new and fully-revised edition of the Scottish Mountaineering Club guidebook, Skye Scrambles, has been […]

Choosing experiences that shape lasting memories

Many of most vivid recollections while travelling are of new and unexpected views, challenges, meeting […]

Review: BrüMate Strova coffee tumbler

I have been testing the BrüMate Strova tumbler during everyday life and as part of […]

Review: Camelbak Quick Grip Chill™ Handheld with 21oz Podium Bottle

My guest reviewer has been testing the Camelbak Quick Grip Chill™ Handheld with 21 oz […]

Review: Camelbak Arete Sling 8 pack

My guest reviewer Seth G has been sent a Review: Camelbak Arete Sling 8 pack […]

Scottish adventures – and unwinding at home afterwards

Whether it’s a day or a month of adventures in Scotland, there is always the […]

Free on-line mountain safety course – Sofa 2 Summit

Mountaineering Scotland is urging people to “get mountain ready” this summer by relaunching a free […]

Review: Camelbak Arete 18 pack

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak Arete 18 pack while enjoying […]

Margaret, 73, bags her Munro round

I am always delighted to hear of someone finishing a Munro round. For many people, […]

Glenartney Donalds: Beinn nan Eun and Uamh Bheag

I returned to a Glenartney just a few days after a walk a couple of […]

Standing stones and long journeys: The reality of visiting Britain’s megalithic sites

There’s a particular feeling that comes with arriving at a stone circle you’ve never visited […]