As someone who describes herself as being pretty ordinary, with a bucket list as long as any list ever written, buy-an-adventure experiences are a big part of my way to try new things. Without the time or money to go … Continued
Those if you who’ve been following Splodz Blogz for a while know that the Via Ferrata Xtreme course at Honister Slate Mine in the Lake District has been on my bucket list (which is currently getting an overhaul but you … Continued
It’s become a bit of a tradition that Outdoor Bloggers co-founder Jenni and I bolt on a paid-for outdoors activity onto the end of our annual camp, just because it’s a great excuse to try something new, learn some, or … Continued
You know me, I love a quick bucket list tick on a random weekday afternoon, and so when I had the opportunity to join Inspire2Adventures for some gorge scrambling in South Wales, I absolutely jumped at the chance. I’m a … Continued
What to wear on our legs when we go hiking is probably one of the last things we think about. It certainly is for me anyway. Whereas we can have can have our pick of all the fabulously technical coats … Continued
I know from experience that following any kind of physical exercise, if I am working hard, I will ache. I think we all do. My joints get stiff, my back and neck aches, and my leg and arm muscles let … Continued
Choosing the right clothing to wear when hiking (or doing any activities outdoors) is very important. It shouldn’t be difficult but the night before any long hike I stand there staring at my wardrobe trying to work out what will … Continued
Team Bear Grylls Member and Merrell ambassador Lizzie Webb has a life people like me dream of. A thrill-seeking micro-adventurer, Lizzie has been packing her rucksack and heading outdoors since she was a child. Nowadays Lizzie displays her passion for the outdoors through her … Continued
[ so·lil·o·quy – the act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers ] Earlier on this week I posted some photographs like this on my various social media accounts with captions along the lines … Continued
I’ve tried climbing a few times before – always on one of those walls with all those different shaped pegs attached. I remember having to do as many climbs as possible in a few minutes for a corporate challenge day … Continued