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Kit review: Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer

I love it when one product that serves two purposes. The Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer […]

New John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

Entries have opened for a new 50k ultra running event on the John Muir Way […]

Tips for training for an ultra marathon

With another new ultra race being launched in Scotland, the organisers of the John Muir […]

Ice Factor Kinlochleven to reopen

Ice Factor Kinlochleven, the world’s largest indoor ice climbing facility located just south of Fort […]

The despair of post-skiing fitness

I never thought I’d write this, but last week I found myself despairing at my […]

Sorel winter boots

If you are looking for a high quality winter boot to keep your feet warm […]

Kit review: Julbo Nautic Swell sunglasses

The G-Force needed new sunglasses. His favourite brand for years has been Oakley but he […]

Have you tried: Snow-shoeing in Scotland?

I enjoyed a fantastic day of snow showing on Beinn Ime in the Arrochar Alps, […]

Kit review: Rab Cirque Women’s Down Jacket

Go Outdoors recently highlighted what they reckon is a new trend for mixing practical outdoor […]

28 reasons to ski in Utah

Last year, we headed to Utah for the first time. We loved the skiing so […]

Outdoor activities for people with disabilities

For anybody in the UK with a disability, there are hundreds of fantastic outdoor activities […]

Kit review: Protected Species Parka jacket

I first reviewed a Protected Species waterproof mac in 2014. I liked the concept and […]