14th January 2022
Europe’s best bases for hiking holidays
Looking for a hiking-packed holiday? We round up a selection of Europe’s top villages, towns and resorts for mountain explorations.
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6th January 2022
7 tips to make your outdoor gear go further
Outdoor gear can last a lot longer than you think – as long as you take care of it. Here are our top tips to make your kit go further.
5th January 2022
Fantastic Fukushima: 6 of the best walks in Japan’s hidden hiking paradise
With its mix of volcanos, fantastically-coloured lakes, wildlife-rich wetlands and sprawling forests, the region of Fukushima is a hiker's dream. We round up some of its best walks.
21st December 2021
10 tips to plan a hiking expedition in bad weather
Don’t let a foreboding forecast put you off getting outside. Iona Andean explains how to plan a successful multi-day trip – even in the worst weather.
5th November 2021
Leading light: the Victorian woman who blazed a trail for female mountaineers
In 1871, unsung alpinist Lucy Walker became the first woman to summit the Matterhorn. Now, writes Hanna Lindon, she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves.
5th November 2021
Olivia Jane Wood: “I fell in love with mountaineering because it’s so dangerous.”
British mountaineer Olivia Jane Wood reflects on the lure of the high peaks.
12th October 2021
10 walks for making the most of autumn
Whether you're looking for mellow colours, migrating wildlife or atmospheric weather, we round up some of Britain's best autumnal hikes.
2nd October 2021
5 ways to help get your dog mountain-ready
A recent survey revealed that two-thirds of dog owners want to exercise more with their canine companion. Here’s how you can achieve that goal...
17th September 2021
17 marathons, 17 days: the man who completed the Three Peaks on foot
In August, regular TGO contributor James Forrest set a new record for a self-supported, solo walk of the National Three Peaks. We caught up with him to find out what it was like.
20th August 2021
The gear I used for a remote two-day backpack in Snowdonia
Snowdonia’s Rhinogydd Traverse is one of the wildest and most challenging multi-day hikes in Wales. James Forrest takes us through the kit he used.
18th August 2021
How to keep your kids comfy in the wild
Keeping kids happy while giving them a dose of outdoor magic isn't always easy. David Lintern takes us through his top tips...
