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The most luxurious travel destinations in 2025

Wealthy travellers are spending more this year than last. They are flying first class, booking […]

Five great ski tours in Italy, Austria and Switzerland

Ski touring is a joy with the opportunity to enjoy the ups, as well as […]

Book review: Ski Mountaineering in Scotland, edited by Colwyn Jones 

The classic Scottish Mountaineering Club book, Ski Mountaineering in Scotland, has been fully revised and […]

How rest days can boost performance and well-being for women outdoors

When it comes to outdoor adventures, whether it’s hiking, cycling, kayaking, or any other physical […]

Active adventures in Scotland: The Outer Hebrides, Orkney & Shetland

A trips to the Outer Hebrides, Orkney & Shetland in Scotland offers the chance to […]

Review: Breaking the Snowline, written by Anna Wells

Setting yourself a challenge to reach the summits of all 282 Munros in a single […]

Kayaking the remote Scottish coastlines and islands

Scotland is world-famous for its rugged peaks and sweeping glens. The long and rugged coastline […]

Amulree Fionas: Solo walk of Meall nan Caorach and Meall Reamhar

The weather forecast was not promising but the route to bag both of these Fionas, […]

Review: Vango Aotrom Thermo Platinum  XL Inflatable Camping Mat

I have been testing the Vango Aotrom Thermo Platinum XL Inflatable Mat with the Vango […]

Review: Vango Cobra 600 Down sleeping bag

Vango rate the Cobra 600 sleeping bag as four season, yet the product weighs in […]

Review: Patagonia Women’s R1® Air Fleece Jacket

I have been testing the Patagonia Women’s R1® Air Fleece Jacket. I have worn it […]

Outdoors activities in Argyll & The Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and The Trossachs

Where and what outdoor activities should you choose to do in Argyll & The Isles, […]