It always feels good when others show an interest in what you do and share positivity about what you are doing and creating. With that said, I feel fortunate to have been approached by the good folk of the Long Distance Walking Association. To be asked to write an article for their website and distributed it to their members. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreThere are some amazing hiking opportunities to be found in Switzerland. This is a picturesque hiking loop starting and finishing in the village of Lauterbrunnen and has many great places to discover along the way. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreSIGG has some amazing outdoor products on the market and it is clear to see that they are extremely proud of each and every one of their huge range of bottles and food jars. Each one of their great products has been carefully designed, made and tested with all types of users in their extensive customer base in mind. I tested the Thermo Flask from the Gemstone range, read on to see what I thought.
Read MorePeople of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This second interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast Mathias Wielinga, who enjoys hiking and exploring the wild outdoors.
Read MorePeak District Walks - Mam Tor.
This is the second in my series of popular Peak District Walks. It forms one of my favourites, that being the stunning area around Mam Tor. I hope you enjoy this mini adventure.
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Read MoreHere is my latest Outdoor Product review. In this particular post, I will be reviewing the Black Diamond's 'Ultra Distance' carbon fibre folding trekking poles. A 3-section Z-Pole combination and design, that features a flexible coated inner cord, a single push-button release system, together with the very handy Speed Cone technology that has Black Diamonds impressive avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles'.
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Read MoreFor my latest blog post, I am delighted to be collaborating with a great outdoor equipment company and writing another outdoor gear review. In this particular review, I was lucky enough to collaborate with Terra Nova Equipment, who are a longstanding outdoor equipment specialist based in the UK and an equipment specialist I have long admired, as an avid outdoor enthusiast.
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Read MoreA favourite walk - The Roaches, Staffordshire, England.
I have written about one previous Peak District walk already. That particular walk focused on one of my favourite places, that being the beautiful area surrounding the popular and well photographed, Chrome Hill.
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