Adventure is probably the best thing in the world, but are we all able to embrace it? Over lockdown, I’ve become pretty damn hooked on outdoor podcasts. As it’s not been possible to go on big adventures of my own, listening to other people talk about their exploits has been…
If only I’d known these bouldering tips from the start… Strength, flexibility, concentration, imagination, patience, adaptability… when it comes to bouldering, there’s a whole lot to think about. And, if there’s something I’ve learned climbing, it’s that even the smallest changes to your approach or technique can make the BIGGEST…
Have you come across these different types of hikers on the trail? Hikers come in all shapes and sizes, with different hiking styles, personalities, ambitions and drives. Bump into some and it can be like meeting a soul mate, bump into others and they’ll help you reach record-breaking speeds just…
I never considered myself a runner. Actually, I still probably wouldn’t. But I’ve always run. I was a typical around-the-block runner, doing the occasional lofty 10k or a half marathon at a push, though mostly running to unwind. But since the Coronavirus and the growing number of lockdowns, my appreciation…
For the times in life when you can’t hit the trail, these backpacking and hiking movies can give you that adventure fix right from your sofa Let’s face it, there will be points in life when you’re stuck indoors. Whether that’s because of illness or injury, bad conditions, bad mood…
It’s safe to say our first cycle tour wasn’t the smoothest ride… On a very warm Easter, 5+ years ago, Sarah and I were preparing for our very first cycle tour. I’d come up with the overenthusiastic idea of attempting the UK Three Peaks Challenge by Bike and we’d decided…