Events news: Patagonia’s Worn Wear Repair Tour is back
23rd January 2019
Patagonia's Worn Wear Tour will be heading to a selection of European resorts to fix your technical snow gear, giving it second life or helping it to last longer.
A visit to the new Kingshouse Hotel, Glen Coe
There was plenty of controversy when the owners of this ancient and well-loved inn announced its refurbishment. Richard Baynes got a sneak peek at the new Kingshouse before it reopens on 8 February.
Combining traditional and digital navigation
Our guide to the different ways in which you can use GPS and traditional navigation tools together – and some of the issues you need to bear in mind when doing so.
Buyers' guide: Ice Axes
Our guide to ice axes: what to look for, how to pick an axe for walking, and our selection of the best models.
Mountaineering and memory
Do you record your walks in a notebook, a spreadsheet, or maybe an online service? We explore the different ways our readers are recording their mountain adventures.
Campaigner of the Year 2018: interview with Chris Packham
The winner of the Campaigner of the Year category in The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 is broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham.
Taking a Sketchbook for a Walk
Ever thought about sketching your walks? Liz Wakelin shares her tips, from getting started to drawing inspiration (pun intended) from other artists.
Digital feature: Europe's Last Great Wilderness – backpacking Sarek
“With no tourist infrastructure and almost no paths or signs, Sarek is to Swedes what Alaska is to Americans – a raw, untamed land where dreams of outdoor adventures await.”
Gear News
Polygiene launch Odor Crunch technology
23rd January 2019
Robens launch new range of entry-level technical tents
23rd January 2019
Chris’s Column: Keen Karraig Boots
22nd January 2019
inov-8 announce Mudclaw G 260
16th January 2019
Chris’s Column: Tarptent Moment DW Tent
12th January 2019
Chris’s Column: Tilley Woodland Cadet Cap
30th December 2018
Latest Articles
Getting lost: going round in circles on Bleaklow by Rich Baldwin
23rd January 2019
"It's a terrible mistake to make to assume the runner in front knows where they're going."
Citizen scientists reveal how our wild flowers are responding to changing weather patterns
22nd January 2019
The results are in for the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland’s eighth New Year Plant Hunt, when plant-lovers across Britain and Ireland head out to see what is flowering in their local patch.
The Great Outdoors 40 Years Special Awards: Four Decades of Innovation
22nd January 2019
From silnylon to anti-balling plates, our judges name the top innovations in outdoor gear over the last 40 years.
A visit to the new Kingshouse Hotel, Glen Coe
21st January 2019
There was plenty of controversy when the owners of this ancient and well-loved inn announced its refurbishment. Richard Baynes got a sneak peek at the new Kingshouse before it reopens on 8 February.
Camping Recycled pledges support for Scottish Mountain Rescue
21st January 2019
Glasgow-based recycling initiative Camping Recycled has pledged to donate 1% of its profits to Scottish Mountain Rescue as part of an ongoing partnership.
Blogger Network weekly highlights, 18 January 2019
18th January 2019
We're experimenting with a new format for the Blogger Network. Rather than highlighting a single post each week, we're going to be highlighting several. Here's our first selection…
Review: AKU Superalp GTX boots
17th January 2019
Alex Roddie reviews an excellent all-round three-season backpacking boot.