2nd December 2020
Q&A: Fell Top Assessor Zac Poulton
The Great Outdoors speaks to Zac Poulton of the Lake District National Park Authority’s fell top assessors team about what it’s like to have ‘the best job in the world’ – and how hillwalkers can…
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18th November 2020
Hill fitness: top 10 tips
Looking to take on a hillwalking challenge, increase your winter walking stamina or just feel a little bit less knackered at the end of a long hike? James Forrest, fresh from completing a record-breaking self-supported…
3rd November 2020
Cloud inversions: a spotter’s guide
Cloud inversions are among the most magical weather phenomena that a hillwalker can experience – and autumn brings your best chance of seeing one. We asked MWIS forecaster Garry Nicholson to share his inversion bagging…
7th July 2020
Wild camping for beginners: essential tips
Where can you camp? What should you take? Is wild camping legal – and how have coronavirus restrictions changed the situation? If you’re new to the idea of camping in the wild, here’s what you…
6th January 2020
16 steps to avoid making mistakes in winter
The team from Scotland’s national outdoor training centre, Glenmore Lodge, take us through the steps you need to take to have a safe and fun day on the hills in winter conditions.
13th June 2019
Skills: staying safe in thunderstorms
Author and outdoor instructor Kevin Walker looks at how to stay safe in thunderstorms
13th June 2019
Menstruation on the Mountains
Chiara Bullen asks if there’s enough education on how to deal with sanitary products on the mountains, and explores what alternative options are out there. It was a grey and gritty day when my group…
30th May 2019
Scrambling Skills: from walker to mountaineer with Glenmore Lodge
Sandy Paterson from Glenmore Lodge explains how gaining scrambling skills can open up opportunities for greater adventure in the mountains.
25th April 2019
The Great Outdoors Guide to Planning a Winter Cape Wrath Trail: part one
Fancy a challenge? Like the idea of trekking for 240+ miles through the West Highlands in winter? A winter Cape Wrath Trail could be for you. Here’s our two-part guide to planning the trip of…
24th January 2019
6 tips for keeping your feet warm in the winter mountains
Winter hillwalkers needn't suffer from chilly feet. Here are some expert tips on how to keep your toes toasty by our Gear Editor Chris Townsend.
10th January 2019
Skills: 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.
