Find below our complete guide to outdoor skills, well almost complete! We’re in the process of organising the content into more coherent sections.
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As a starter for 10, here’s our Complete Introduction to Map Reading and Navigation Online Course.
Two things are true when it comes to choosing the perfect walking boots; 1) Probably one of the top three essential bits of kit you need to spend both time and money on when it comes to choosing the right pair (along with waterproof jackets and a good rucksack). A good pair of well fitted …
One of the most essential items in the walker’s pack is a decent map. With so many different types, which ones should you buy? Here’s a brief run-down of the maps available for outdoor activities in the UK by the Ordnance Survey, Harvey Maps. and others We reviewed the waterproof or laminated versions where possible in …
Navigation Skills 3 – What’s the best map for walking? Read More »
“What have you got in there, the kitchen sink?” Pete gets asked, unashamedly struggling his way up the Miners Path on Snowdon, knees bowing under the weight of his old framed 65ltr Karrimor rucksack, a day’s walk on one of the hottest days of the year. Whilst Pete is prepared for any eventuality and the …
This time of year, its essential to make sure that your waterproof jackets and leggings are fully waterproof and ready for the autumn and winter conditions. This guide outlines how you waterproof the more typical Gore-tex and it’s many varieties which cover most waterproof jackets sold, and the Paramo Analogy system which is another popular …
How to Clean and Reproof Gore-tex, eVent and Paramo Waterproof Jackets Read More »
Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP has taken off in the UK and is growing in popularity. But there is a new breed out there taking it to literal new heights. Kris Roach is our guest and gives us his advice on how to Stand Up Paddleboard & Hike. Nothing beats paddling in the mountains to …
George Minton, from CamerAseals.com shares his top tips on how to take good hill walking photos on your smartphone. Read on to find out more. Everyone loves to travel! It gives people time to relax and, at the same time, gives them an opportunity to meet new people and explore amazing places. This is the …
Hill walking Photography tips: How to take good photos on your smartphone Read More »
Kirsty McGovern, Buyer at pet supply specialist Millbry Hill shares her top five tips for taking your dog on a trek during the colder winter months. Read on to find out more. When the temperature drops, trails get muddy, and everything ices over, enjoying a nice, long walk with your dog can get tricky. To …
Want to make the most of the outdoors in 2018? Here are a few ideas to make your outdoors experiences in 2018 one to remember. 1 – Take on the Mud and Routes Welsh 25 challenge. Climb the highest 25 mountains in Wales, or at least complete your collection if you’ve bagged most of them already. …
I think I’ve got far too many tents. Here’s my justification, mainly to myself, why I need each one of them and whether or not I can justify shelling out for another one any time soon! 1 -Bivvy bag –the lightest option, and usually one for the summer months for me, camping on summits in …
My Wild Camping Tents…. A Confession and a Justification Read More »
Nia Jenkins talks us through how she’s been getting her fitness training in order for her Mont Blanc ascent . . . I booked on to the Mont Blanc summit expedition in 2016 so I knew I had at least 12 months to train and get myself fit enough to tackle the Alps! I’d like …
Finding a wild camping route in Snowdonia is like shooting fish in a barrel. With areas such as the Moelwynion and Rhinogydd, there’s more than enough locations for wild camping in Snowdonia to last a lifetime. While plentiful, they’re also diverse; from summit camps to lower level lakeside wild camping. On fine evenings, we’d always …
Do you wander what to expect on a typical Summer wild camp or just what is wild camping? Here’s the Mud and Routes breakdown of what makes an awesome summer wild camp. It’s not a ‘how to’ wild camp for beginners article, or a kit list. It’s just to give you the feel of what …
When you’re camping, wild or in a campsite; you can’t beat real coffee in the morning. Nothing surprises wild camping companions than the smell of a real cup of coffee wafting from your tent. You can choose to share, but it depends how generous they were with the single malt last night. Lets get this …
Dave Roberts reviews the Aerobie Aeropress coffee maker, on top of Wales’ second highest mountain… If you’ve read some of the articles on this site, then you’ve probably realised that we’ve got a bit of a coffee fixation. Making that perfect cup of coffee on the hill is our holy grail (well, one of them!) …
It was totally by accident that these came about. After indulging in some cheesecake or other from one of the large supermarkets that invariably control our food, I had to wash the pot it came in for recycling. I do wonder if anyone has actually calculated the added environmental impact from the increased water and …
If you’re a keen walker, runner camper or mountain biker then you’ll probably have some sort of kit bloat. Partake in all of these, and you begin to have a problem! This doesn’t even touch the storage of photography kit! Cull. This is the most obvious method, but can you really face parting with all …
How can you get your kids out walking, and make sure they come back for more? With the impending bank holiday, you may have been talked into taking a newbie up into the hills or fancy trying to get the kids out there. Here are some tips that might just help…. Be Realistic Choose a walk …
How to get Beginners and Kids Hill Walking – and enjoying every moment! Read More »
If you’re going to take an emergency kit with you, what should be the most essential items? This is a rundown of what goes into my little bag of essentials, usually on longer trips away from home. It fits into one small dry-bag. First aid. You’ll need a few bandages and plasters, but don’t take a …
To mark the start of our new Wild Camping Skills series which is coming soon, here’s a selection of some foodie Skills and Tips articles from the archives. 1 – Camping Coffee While you could always buy some of the excellent Grower’s Cup filter coffees, they might work out a bit expensive. Alternatively, you can …
Wild Camping Skills – Outdoor Food Skills and Tips Read More »
As a taster of our upcoming series on Wild Camping Skills – here’s a few pointers on lightweight philosophy.. Is it just me, or does anyone who wants a decent weight overnight pack cringe when they see 4 to 5 kilo tents advertised as lightweight! What about an ultralightweight as 2.5kg? For a pack that …
While on the move, you don’t really want to be weighed down by tons of photographic equipment. Here’s our choice of a DSLR quality lightweight setup that’s suitable even for trail runners! The Camera While the ultimate in ultralight photography is arguably using a high end smartphone, for us that’s a compromise too far. While you …
Ultralight Photography for Trail Running and Backpacking Read More »
Tips for packing your car for a walk If you’re anything like me you chuck your boots, back-pack and bag of jelly babies into the boot and #GetOutside asap! But if you’re out there walking on a regular basis you might want to get a bit more pro about your efforts. Following these simple tips for packing your car …
It’s that time of year that someone invariably has a good moan about the parking around Pen-y-Pass, doubly so if someone breaking the law has actually been punished with a ticket. They rarely offer a solution, just a moan and a whinge and it’s usually only good for a throwaway article on a quiet news day. Photo …
How to Avoid a Parking Ticket in Snowdonia This Summer Read More »
During the typical British summer, rain is par for the course, and keeping your kit dry is absolutely essential. This is both for kit that will be ruined in the wet, and to keep your spare clothes and camping kit dry. 1 – Buy Waterproof kit. If the kit most at risk from water damage …
