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Sunny Corbett: Sail Mhòr, from Ardessie

This is my second time on this Corbett and, again, I enjoyed the 12km walk […]

Fiona Bagging: Carn Gorm at Cannich

A surprisingly warm day in March and a short stint of dog-sitting awesome Ace offered […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket and Pants

I have been testing the Helly Hansen Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket and Pants. They […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Helly Hansen describes their new Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket as its “lightest performance down jacket”. […]

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

One of my favourite brands, Flanci, has designed new running and hiking skorts in a […]

Lurg Mhòr, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich and a Munro Top

I remember the last time I biked and hiked to the Munros Lurg Mhòr and […]

Wiebke Lammers sets female FKT on 134-mile John Muir Way

Ultra runner Wiebke Lammers describes her FKT (Fastest Known Time) on Scotland’s coast-to-coast John Muir […]

Nicky Spinks adds Montane Winter Spine Challenger North win to her triumphs

Running legend Nicky Spinks told me she is “really chuffed” with her latest win. The […]

Book review: Running Through the Dark by Jen Scotney

I spent the festive season reading Jen Scotney’s book, Running Through the Dark: The Rise […]

Nicky Spinks sets first female FKT for Ring of Fire round

Ultra runner Nicky Spinks has become the first female to set a fastest known time […]

Review: Haglofs women’s Spitz Down Hood jacket

I have been testing Haglofs women’s Spitz Down Hood jacket. It is a mid-weight insulated […]

Review: Mammut Crag IN jacket 

Mammut’s new range of Crag IN jackets includes a hooded version, a non-hooded jacket and a […]