30th November 2021
Outdoor centres can define lives – we have to fight for them
Instructor Mike Raine bemoans the loss of dozens of outdoor centres to the pandemic - and asks what needs to happen next.
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29th November 2021
Crampons: 3 of the best reviewed
Crampons are an essential part of any hillwalker’s winter arsenal. David Lintern reviews three leading models.
25th November 2021
Walking axes: 6 of the best reviewed
Winter Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace reviews 6 of the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
24th November 2021
The outdoor brands going green on Black Friday
We take a look at a few outdoor companies that are taking a more eco-friendly approach to the annual shopping frenzy this year.
22nd November 2021
Why you should go on a winter skills course this season
The best way to get the skills you need to climb snow-covered summits is to go on a winter skills course. Here's what a course at the Snowdonia-based Plas y Brenin can do for you.
18th November 2021
Community launches £40,000 crowdfunding campaign for Britain’s remotest pub
A community raising money to buy Britain's remotest pub, the Old Forge in Knoydart, has just launched a crowdfunding scheme allowing members of the public to donate in support.
15th November 2021
Proposed new car park near Catbells sparks clash of opinions
Environmental organisations in the Lake District have raised concerns after the national park's planning officer recommended plans for a large car park near the popular fell Catbells.
8th November 2021
Your winter of adventure: take a look inside our December issue
The December issue of The Great Outdoors is a snow-packed special, bundled with a free 32-page winter skills guide. Discover the routes, gear and essential skills you need to make the most of the season.
7th November 2021
Vote now in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2021!
We’ve received hundreds of nominations for our tenth Reader Awards, and are delighted to reveal the shortlists. Get voting!
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.
