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High up in the Bernese Oberland, just an hour away from the Swiss capital of Bern, lie secluded mountain valleys, many of which were only connected by road in the 19th century. It’s here, in the region of Adelboden, Lenk, and Kandersteg, where small villages continue the traditional pace of… Read more »

Chamonix is a magnet for adventurers with its off-piste ski slopes and soaring mountains. As one of the oldest winter resorts in Europe, Chamonix is a place where tradition and cutting-edge infrastructure combine to create one of the world’s most appealing destinations for skiing, mountaineering, and winter sports. Here’s what… Read more »

The Dolomites are home to the world’s largest ski destination, the Dolomiti Superski, which encompasses 12 ski regions, 1,200km of slopes, and 450 lifts, all of which is accessible with a single ski pass. Here, you’re skiing amongst mountains that never fail to make an impression with their towering spires… Read more »

The second time I went up to Glenmore Lodge, it felt strangely like going home. Not in a ‘back to the shire’ sort of way, though the Scottish landscape certainly has a dash of Middle-earth about it, but in the sense of familiarity, comfort, and knowing you’re in for something… Read more »

Cycle touring is one of the best ways to explore a country. You can cover enough distance in a day that you can be somewhere completely different each night, but you can also travel at a pace which lets you absorb your surroundings, take in the beauty of the landscapes,… Read more »

Roof tents have had a surge in popularity in recent years, transforming from a niche product for overlanders with kitted-out 4x4s into an accessible tool for people to spend more time outdoors. They’re easy to use and provide a spacious, comfortable, and secure shelter in minutes, and if your previous… Read more »

I picked up a beginner’s guide to climbing the other day and nearly sprained my hand. The fact is climbing is one of those sports where, if you’re an outsider, it seems almost impenetrable. The lingo alone is like another language – there’s not many places where it’s acceptable to… Read more »

It happens every year at around this time. The leaves brown and crisp on branch ends, spiralling groundward when a gust blows through. The air brings on a cool bite as soon as the sun disappears behind a cloud or sinks below the horizon. The smell of woodsmoke and damp… Read more »

The outdoor industry is constantly evolving – just think back to the days of cumbersome leather hiking boots, sweaty plastic waterproofs, heavy ridge tents, and external frame packs. Nowadays, we’ve got lightweight trail shoes, tents that pack down to the size of a water bottle, waterproofs that you can comfortably… Read more »

It takes a truly tough boot to withstand British conditions. Faced with consistently damp grass, mud, wet coastal strolls, even the most advanced combinations of leather and waterproof membranes will struggle – which is why the Grubs Bowline 5.0 exists. Like a proper British wellington, the Bowline is genuinely all-day… Read more »