Rhiane Fatinikun: meet the woman committed to diversifying the outdoors
20th February 2020
The founder of Black Girls Hike talks to us about breaking down barriers, broadening people’s horizons and empowering women to get outside their comfort zone.
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Move for the mountains: Britain’s 7 best outdoor towns
17th February 2020
Sick of having a long-distance relationship with the hills? Perhaps it’s time to move your life mountain-wards. Here’s our pick of some of Britain’s best places to live for the outdoors.
The spice of life: what to eat on a long-distance walk
12th February 2020
During a long walk or backpacking trip, what you eat is more than just fuel – it also provides motivation, comfort and enjoyment. TGO Challenge coordinators Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden share their tips.
10 walks with amazing rock formations
10th February 2020
Whether you climb rocks, scramble up and down them, hug them, pose for daring photos on them – you can’t deny that they’re a highlight of any walk. Here’s ten of our favourite formations.
Black girls hiking: how the outdoors is becoming more diverse
6th February 2020
Non-white people are up to six times less likely to go hiking; but the lack of diversity in the outdoors is increasingly being challenged. Hanna Lindon speaks to BAME outdoor leaders to get their perspectives.
Is the outdoor industry getting greener?
20th January 2020
Fast fashion is a major source of planet-warming greenhouse gases and plastic pollution. That goes for outdoor gear as well – so what are the big brands doing to combat the problem?
10 fun (and guilt-free) ways to get to the mountains
20th January 2020
You don’t need a car (or a plane ticket) to enjoy some mega mountain adventures. From steam trains to waterbuses, here’s how to explore the UK and further afield in green style.
Is it time we stopped flying for outdoor adventure?
20th January 2020
Commercial flights currently make up more than 2.5% of carbon emissions – so should we ditch air travel to help save the planet?