How to start packrafting
17th June 2020
Packrafting can transform the way you explore wild land. We asked adventurer and experienced packrafter Mark Waring for his tips on how to get started.
Miscellaneous
How to endure British mountain weather – and even enjoy it
25th November 2019
Let’s be honest, hiking in Britain inevitably involves confronting some pretty crap weather. With an unpredictable winter approaching, here are our tips for enduring – even enjoying – the ever-changing, never-boring climate of our hills and mountains. For better or worse, there’s no doubt that this Atlantic archipelago we…
An Interview with Tom Prentice, Author of Skye’s Latest Photo-Rich Guidebook
29th July 2019
In creating a modern photo-rich guidebook to Skye’s peaks, Tom Prentice gained an intimate knowledge of the island’s many nooks and crannies. We caught up with him to discuss how The Cuillin & Other Skye Mountains came together and Skye’s…
Digital feature: Taking a Sketchbook for a Walk by Liz Wakelin
19th December 2018
Ever thought about sketching your walks? Liz Wakelin shares her tips, from getting started to drawing inspiration (pun intended) from other artists.
Tread softly: 5 tips to help you reduce the erosion you cause on the hill
1st November 2018
Footpath erosion – it’s unsightly and damaging to the mountain environment. But much as we’d love to think that erosion is caused by other people, the truth is that we all contribute to it. How can we reduce our impact while continuing to enjoy the mountains?
Skills: four top tips for interpreting mountain weather forecasts
25th October 2018
Heather Morning of Mountaineering Scotland takes a look at the resources available to us as walkers, and how to make the most of them.
10 top tips for designing a long-distance walk by Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden
11th October 2018
Every year, 350 keen backpackers plot and walk their own routes across Scotland as part of The Great Outdoors Challenge. We invited the Challenge coordinators, Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden, to share their advice for anyone looking to create their own long-distance walk.
7 Top Tips for Taking a Newbie Hillwalking
3rd October 2018
Keen to get your friend up a mountain? Here are some strategies to make the experience as painless as possible…
8 top tips for planning car-free walks
27th September 2018
Travelling by car can be fantastically convenient, but the cumulative effect of cars on the roads has a significant impact on the environment thanks to toxic emissions. So if you fancy leaving your car at home next time you head to the hills, here are some tips that could be useful.
Interview with James Forrest: is hitchhiking to the hills a dying art?
29th August 2018
Hitchhiking still has its place for hikers who need to get from A to B on a long-distance walk. James Forrest shares his tips.