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18 tips for a successful Cateran Yomp 2019

It’s seven weeks until the Cateran Yomp 2019 and most participants will have been putting […]

Cateran Yomp 2019: Participants step out for training

With the Cateran Yomp 2019 now less than seven weeks away, many participants have been […]

Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe: Snow, sunshine and glorious views

I walked the double Munro route of Bidean nam Bian in Glencoe some five or […]

What’s it like?: Ischgl ski resort, Austria

I spent a week skiing at the popular Austrian resort of Ischgl. It’s a noswsure […]

Review: Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet

The Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet is for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. It is lightweight […]

Get walking: Organise a group hike for friends or colleagues

It’s National Walking Month in May – and the perfect time to take more steps […]

Essential – and useful – kit for a ski touring holiday

I am recently back from a ski touring trip in northern Norway. The focus of […]

Review: Julbo Titan OTG ski goggles with Zebra photochromic lenses

Julbo Universe ski goggles are fitted with Cat. 2 to 4 Reactiv Photochromic lens, which […]

Review: Aquapac waterproof bike pannier

The Aquapac waterproof bike pannier is sold as a single item or a pair. Each […]

Book review: Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists

My friend and triathlon coach Vicky begg has been reviewing the book, Strength and Conditioning […]

Scotland’s first dementia-friendly woodland

A woodland in the Highlands has become Scotland’s first to be designated “dementia friendly”. Evanton […]

Try sailing events in Scotland: May 2019

The Royal Yachting Association’s Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign returns next month. More than […]