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Mountain Equipment Earthrise Down Cycle insulated jacket

I have been testing Mountain Equipment’s Earthrise insulated jacket. There are hooded and non-hooded versions, […]

Six days instead of five for Dragon’s Back Race 2021

The Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – billed as the world’s toughest mountain race – will […]

Review: CimAlp Bergen 3 F Nordic ski trousers

CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp sent me […]

Review: CimAlp Storm 2 F waterproof trail running jacket

CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp Storm […]

Ski tour of the Campsie Fells

With Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on-going, yet with a desire to satisfy our love of skiing, […]

Review: CimAlp vision One Sunglasses

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing CimAlp vision One Sunglasses. Here are his […]

Review: CimAlp Orba 4 F mid-layer jacket

CimAlp Orba 4 F mid-layer jacket is recommended for a wide range of activities, including […]

List of Scottish ultra running races 2021

A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2021. I will […]

Mountain bikers in project to save capercaillie

An article in The Independent newspaper in 2003 proclaimed: “The world’s mountain biking fraternity has […]

5 of the best portable fire pits for camping or days Out

There can be few better ways to end a long day at the beach, walking […]

Women’s Winter Festival launches in Scotland in 2021

A Women’s Winter Festival takes place in March 20201 and will be jointly delivered by […]

Luxury magazine: Guide to sporty Christmas gifts

This article was commissioned by the Luxury magazine, owned by The Herald. See pages 51 […]