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March 7th, 2012
Tieing in with the release of his third book in March, The Wild Within covers the last ten years of Simon’s expeditions to unclimbed peaks in the Cordillera Darwin in Tierra del Fuego, the Wrangell St-Elias ranges on the Alaskan-Yukon border, and Eastern Greenland. Laced with dry humour, he relates his own experience of the rapid commercialisation of mountain wilderness, while grappling with his new-found commitments as a family man. At the same time he must endure his role in the film adaptation of Joe Simpson’s Touching The Void, having to relive the events of that trip to Peru for a Hollywood director.
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Tags: climbing, mountaineering, simon yeates, speaking tours, touching the void
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March 4th, 2012
Neighbouring national parks in Cumbria and Yorkshire demonstrate two aspects of the work they undertake throughout the year.
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Tags: cumbria, dales, hiking, lake district, national parks, walking, yorkshire dales
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February 18th, 2012
Off-piste skiing and snowboarding has become more and more popular in recent years with the attraction of heading off the marked runs and seeking out fresh powder. However, until you are trained and very experienced, it is sensible to go with a group led by a professional guide.
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Tags: avalanche safety, off piste skiing, safety clothing, ski equipment, skiing
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February 17th, 2012
Part of the fun of a winter walk over the Cumbrian fells and summits is looking forward to a warm fire and cheery pint in a Lake District pub. Even better when you can tear into a tasty meal as well. Dress warmly in thermal underwear and be prepared for fast-changing weather. You’ll probably have changed out of your boots when you got back to the car, but if not, be considerate and knock the mud off. Here are a few of our favourite watering holes. For more info on the Lake District check out www.golakes.co.uk.
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Tags: children welcome inns, country pubs, dog friendlt pubs, lake district, mountain safety, winter walking
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February 14th, 2012
The full programme for the 2012 Fort William Mountain Festival, presented by the Outdoor Capital of the UK, has now been announced and it’s set to be a fantastic five-day celebration of mountain culture, based in the bustling Highland town from Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 February 2012. The audience coming to Fort William will be inspired, energised and entertained by a superb line-up of lectures from top climbers and mountaineers, mountain bikers, and mountain filmmakers plus and film screenings from cutting edge outdoor athletes and adventurers.
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Tags: avalanche awareness, climbing, highlands, mountaineering, outdoor, scotland, walking, winter
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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.
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Tags: ales coast path, hikingw, lonely planet guide, national trust, ramblers, walking
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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.
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Tags: climbing, hillwalking, scotland, sea eagles, whit eagles
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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.
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Tags: camping, christmas, healthy christmas, holiday, reducing food waste, walking
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November 1st, 2011
One Of World’s Best Outdoor Trips
Walking or cycling the Taff Trail – Route 8 of the National Cycle Network from Cardiff Bay to Brecon – is one of the best global experiences of 2011 according to National Geographic. The Taff Trail was handpicked by National Geographic Traveler editors as one of their 10 Best Trips of Summer 2011. It ranks alongside some of the best experiences from across the world, including kayaking in Alaska and snorkelling with dolphins in Honduras.
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Tags: brecon, cardiff, cycling, national cycle network, national forest, sustrans, taff trail
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