January 19th, 2012
A coastal walk should always be a safe and enjoyable experience. It is worth considering the following points particularly if you are new to walking, or you intend to explore the longer and more remote walks. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: coastl paths, keeping warm, thermal clothing, winter walking
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January 15th, 2012
Terra Novas new Elite down sleeping bags are probably one of the lightest and warmest ranges available for serious mountaineers. High quality 900 Fill Power goose down and superlite down proof fabrics create comfortable bags that are the closest you can get to just carrying the down! These sleeping bags have all the quality features you would expect from an elite winter sleeping bag, from box wall construction to zip baffles and welded seams. The Elite range of Terra Nova down Sleeping bags come in 3 variations, the 300, 600 and 900. The lightest down bag, Elite 300, weighs just 330g (11.7oz) and has a temperature rating of +10°C to -2°C. The heaviest down bag in the range, Elite 900, still only weighs in at 990g (34.9oz) and has a temperature range from -10°C to -26°C.
Tags: down, elite, lightweight sleeping bags, mountaineering, terra nova, warm
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January 13th, 2012
The light and sound installation ‘Sòrn’ at Strathmashie Forest, Laggan in the Cairngorms National Park (the UK’s largest national park at 4,528 sq km) has been created by the artist Gill Russell. Funded by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), the Cairngorms Local Action Group and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), the project celebrates 2011’s UNESCO Year of the Forest by creating artworks in outdoor locations in the national park which ‘enhance awareness of the heritage of the forest and of the people who live there’. Sòrn is the culmination of the project and has been supported by Laggan Forest Trust which is hosting the exhibition over the winter months. Sòrn is designed to be seen in darkness so anyone wishing to view the installation is advised to visit in the evening. Located on a good forest track five minutes from the Wolftrax car park, Sòrn is well signposted but remember to bring a torch!
Tags: cairngorms, cycling, mountain biking, national park, walking
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January 9th, 2012
The Wales Coast Path is the longest continuous coastal path around a country, winding its way through 870 miles of stunning coastal landscape from the outskirts of Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south east. The route will take walkers from the mouth of the River Dee, along the north Wales coast with its seaside towns, over the Menai Strait onto the Isle of Anglesey, from the Llyn Peninsula down the majestic sweep of Cardigan Bay, through Britain’s only coastal National Park in Pembrokeshire, along miles of golden sand, via Gower with its stunning scenery, along the waterfront of Cardiff Bay and Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, to the market town of Chepstow.
Tags: ales coast path, hikingw, lonely planet guide, national trust, ramblers, walking
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January 5th, 2012
Spending the night in a snow hole or a day climbing a sheer ice face are just two of the activities which feature in the Torridon Winter Walking Festival in March. Walkers will be able to join some of the most highly qualified mountaineering guides in the UK in some of the most stunning snowy winter wilderness in the country to take part in one of Scotland’s ultimate winter adventures. The three day Torridon Winter Walking Festival is organised by Torridon Activities, and runs from Saturday, 3rd – Monday, 5th March, 2012, when ice axe arrest, walking in crampons and avalanche awareness are a given; there is a Winter Skills Day for those not already confident and in the know.
Tags: avalanche, highlands, mountaineering, scotland, survival equipment, walking, winter sports insurance
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December 30th, 2011
2011 has proved another record-breaking year for breeding pairs of Scotland’s largest bird of prey as the numbers of white-tailed eagles, sometimes referred to as ‘sea eagles’ soared to new heights despite heavy storms throughout the 2011 breeding season. An adult bird has an impressive eight-foot wing span and striking white tail, making the white-tailed eagle a spectacular sight that can round off a great day’s hillwalking or climbing.
Tags: climbing, hillwalking, scotland, sea eagles, whit eagles
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December 28th, 2011
Wearing Manbi ski socks not only keeps you looking cool on the slopes but also keeps your feet warm, blister free and dry.
Tags: ski socks, skiing, snow socks, snowboarding, techncial socks, winter socks
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December 27th, 2011
Fit For Trips – Get in shape for your next expedition
Named as one of Entrepreneur magazines’‘100 Brilliant Companies is Fit for Trips, a pre-travel fitness company that offers customised programs to get travellers in shape for physical adventures such as climbing Kilimanjaro or heli-skiing the Canadian Rockies. Fitness programs are conducted virtually and include videos, charts to track progress, and access to professional fitness coaches – all via the internet and printable or downloadable to portable devices like iPods. Each program is precisely tailored to the type of trip and level of difficulty, whether walking, hiking, paddling, climbing, or other activity. Similarly, being physically prepared for an adventure trip reduces the chances of injury, soreness and fatigue or failure to complete an activity like summiting a mountain. “I founded Fit for Trips to ensure that any traveler with an adventurous desire could fulfill their dream. Our customized programs make it possible for more travelers to go on adventures—and enjoy them beyond expectations,” says founder Marcus Shapiro. For more information on the specialised programs offered, visit the website: www.fitfortrips.com.
Tags: adventure, climbing, expeditions, fitness, hiking, kilimanjiro, mountaineering
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December 24th, 2011
Lace up your walking boots, pack your rucksack with a healthy lunch, wrap up warm (we have everything you need!) and head off for some fresh air on foot.
Tags: camping, christmas, healthy christmas, holiday, reducing food waste, walking
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December 22nd, 2011
Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is one of the longest and highest trekking routes in the world.
Tags: annapurna, everest, hiking, himalayas, mountains, nepal
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