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Mountain biker speeds into record books at 167km/h

Austrian downhill biker Max Stöckl has broken the world record speed for standard mountain bikes […]

Scotland’s five ski resorts fully open for 2017 (finally!)

Heavy snowfall in the Highlands over the past week has been great news for Scotland’s […]

Looking ahead: 2017 Tour de France route

This year’s Tour de France route has been announced and, interestingly, it features fewer but […]

Mollie, 26, in historic Everest bid

Mollie Hughes, a 26 year-old British climber, hopes to make Everest history in May when she climbs […]

Discover an activity holiday in Scotland with SYHA

I recently wrote about the SYHA for the Sunday Herald. Youth hostels have changed a […]

French skiing top tips: Blackrock Ski Lodge, ski touring and Chamonix

It’s the first morning of our holiday and we are standing outside the chalet in […]

Robert wins Scottish Youth Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture

ClimbScotland’s Robert Mackenzie has been named as the winner of the Scottish Youth Award for […]

Infographic: Airline bike carriage costs compared

Cycling is more popular than ever  – and with this growth in the sport, more […]

Exploring the great outdoors in the US midwest

The Midwest region of the United States is home to some of the most famous […]

Isle of May photo contest 2016 winners

The winners of a photography competition, to celebrate the Isle of May’s 60th anniversary as […]

Hamish Brown wins Scottish Award for Excellence

Scottish mountaineer, lecturer, photographer, writer, poet and international mountain guide Hamish Brown MBE is named […]

How to get fit at home for free

Modern technology allows many home owners to exercise for free. Now there are no more […]