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Try sailing events in Scotland: May 2019

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

Review: Ski touring Salomon X ALP 30 pack

I tested the Salomon X ALP 30 pack during a 12-day ski touring trip to […]

How to get the kids interested in outdoor activities

Spring has arrived and many people will be looking forward to outdoor activities during the […]

Trio get set for charity trig challenge

Three women are taking on an extraordinary running challenge to raise awareness and funds for […]

Nicky Spinks: The extreme challenge of the Barkley Marathons

There were no finishers at the Barkley Marathons 2019. One of the UK’s toughest runners, […]

Ischgl: History, skiing and wonderful views on the Smugglers’ Circuits

The Austrian ski resort of Ischgl has created three skiing circuits, the Gold, Silver and […]

Spring skiing in Scotland: Why, how and where?

In recent years, I’ve come to look forward to spring skiing in Scotland. While there […]

Support Ken’s charity bike ride: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

It is less than five weeks until 68-year-old Scottish cyclist Ken MacEwen starts his 30-day […]

Nitrate fuelled: How to train like a marathon champion

It’s claimed that dietary nitrate could be the secret tool to achieving your best marathon […]

Join the 21st century Munro Table

A unique arts project to celebrate the centenary of the death of a significant outdoors […]

6 great activities to try in winter in Val Thorens, France

Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort at an altitude of 2300m. It is located […]

Solstice Trail Series returns to Mugdock Park for 2019

The Solstice Trail Series returns to Mugdock Country Park this summer with even more entry […]