Getting lost: A chain reaction of misery by Matthew King
26th November 2018
“I learned on that trip to get more in touch with my capabilities and thereby avoid getting into ‘situations’ in the first place.”
Skills
Skills: The Great Outdoors Guide to First Aid
15th November 2018
First on the scene – how to handle emergencies on the hill, from potential incidents to what should be in your first aid kit.
8 top tips for creating the perfect wild camp kitchen with Phoebe Smith (plus recipes!)
14th November 2018
In an extract from her new book, the Wilderness Cookbook, TGO contributor Phoebe Smith shares some of her top tips for creating the perfect camp kitchen – plus two yummy recipes.
Smoothing the way on the pistes: Mountaineering Scotland launches revised guidance for ski-tourers
5th November 2018
Conflicts involving ski mountaineers using managed ski resorts in Scotland should be a thing of the past this winter.
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?
Interview: photographing Scotland’s wild Northwest with Alex Nail
30th October 2018
Landscape photographer Alex Nail has spent the last few years gathering a truly special selection of mountain images from the Northwest Highlands. We spoke to Alex about his journey – and found out why a good night’s sleep is vital for the mountain photographer…
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.
The Great Outdoors Guide to Mountain Navigation Fundamentals
18th October 2018
Bill Turnbull from Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, is our expert for our guide to mountain navigation, whether you’re a hillwalking newbie or looking to refresh your knowledge of the basics.
The Great Outdoors guide to scrambling gear
15th October 2018
Judy Armstrong recommends the best equipment for adding safe scrambling to your days on the hill.
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.
