
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.”
“I learned on that trip to get more in touch with my capabilities and thereby avoid getting into ‘situations’ in the first place.”
First on the scene – how to handle emergencies on the hill, from potential incidents to what should be in your first aid kit.
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.
Conflicts involving ski mountaineers using managed ski resorts in Scotland should be a thing of the past this winter.
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?
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…
Heather Morning of Mountaineering Scotland takes a look at the resources available to us as walkers, and how to make the most of them.
Judy Armstrong recommends the best equipment for adding safe scrambling to your days on the hill.
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.
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