Nominations are now open for The Great Outdoors Awards 2020
12th October 2020
It’s that time of year again! The Great Outdoors Awards 2020 launch this week. Now’s your chance to get involved.
News
School’s out: The crisis facing outdoor education
9th October 2020
Coronavirus restrictions have pushed outdoor centres across the UK to the brink of closure – and independent outdoor instructors are feeling the knock-on effects. Campaigners fear long-term implications for jobs, outdoor education and mountain safety.
Rocketing up: are jet packs the future of mountain rescue?
1st October 2020
In a recent test flight in the Lake District, a pilot wearing an Iron Man-style jet suit reached a simulated casualty high in the hills. But will mountain rescuers really be swapping boots for rockets in the future?
Full circle: meet the man who walked Britain’s perimeter in the name of art
24th September 2020
Photographer Quintin Lake has completed a five-year challenge to walk the full 10,000 kilometre perimeter of mainland Britain. He talked to TGO about how he fell head over heels for Scotland – and why all long-distance walkers should have a…
Summer of champions: how 2020 became the year of mountain record breakers
9th September 2020
As James Forrest sets a new Wainwright record, we look back on a summer of record-breaking mountain challenges.
*PROMOTION* Dare to explore: How an inspirational adventurer beat the odds
9th September 2020
After breaking his neck in 2017, professional rugby player Ed Jackson was told he might never walk again. Now he’s training for an attempt on Gran Paradiso – with the help of the HONOR Watch GS Pro.
WIN an incredible KEEN prize bundle
8th September 2020
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of KEEN’s original Targhee Hiker, we’ve teamed up with the eco-conscious footwear brand to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an awesome giveaway prize pack.
10 of the best islands for adventurers
2nd September 2020
Britain is blessed with thousands of intriguing islands, many of which repay further exploration. Here’s our pick of the best.
Top 10 Wainwright fells
31st August 2020
From the sublime to the mysterious, TGO‘s contributors share their favourite Wainwright fells.
Top 10 mountains with a difference
26th August 2020
Unreal shapes; otherworldly summits; mountains where you can watch the sun set twice. Every hill has something special to offer, but these ones go over and above…