POEM | THE BOOT TREE
My Dad is a super talented poet and I love to share his words when I can (read: Life is a Journey). He sent me this poem today as it goes with the first topic of my #SplodzFebPC photo challenge (hope … Continued
TOP ADVICE FOR HAPPY FEET – BECOME A SOCK SNOB
Whenever I am asked what my absolute top piece of advice is for those wishing to get outside more, I always say – “wear good socks”. Whether you want to go on a day hike or two, start a self-powered … Continued
MY FAVOURITE EXPERIENCES OF 2016
It’s time for something that has become an annual tradition at the end of the year here on Splodz Blogz – a roundup style end of series special of some of my highlights, my favourite experiences of the last 12 … Continued
CLIMB SNOWDON
The main activity when we headed over to Snowdonia for the Outdoor Bloggers weekend this year was to climb Snowdon. At 1,085 metres (3560 feet), Snowdon (or Yr Wyddfa to use its local name) is one of the three highest mountains … Continued
Review: Hi-Tec Equilibrio Bellini Low I Waterproof
Do you have a pair of “will do anything” shoes by your front door that you can slip on any day of the week and for pretty much any activity? Well that’s what these Hi-Tec Equilibrio walking shoes have become for me; … Continued
Map Geekery and Getting Outside
Did you know that a quarter of people in the UK feel that a 15 minute walk is too far and they will take the car instead? Wow. 15 minutes is too far to walk?! And… when 2,000 people from … Continued
Review: Merrell Moab FST Gore-tex Walking Shoes
I recently received a pair of the new Merrell Moab FST walking shoes to try out. They arrived at a particularly good time. I decided at the end of our road trip over in North America that I should really … Continued
SOME NOTES ON MY FAVOURITE HIKING BOOTS
I love trying new kit, and have been very fortunate since I started this blog to have been asked to test out a variety of outdoors related gear. Generally speaking, I try out a garment or pair of hiking boots for … Continued
THE CHARACTER OF THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS
The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a challenge hike in which walkers take on Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in under 12 hours. It is a reasonably challenging 24/25 mile day hike that offers a variety of terrain and some … Continued
FITTING IN ADVENTURE. HIKING THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS. (AGAIN.)
I am a huge advocate of having every day adventures. Like the vast majority of adults in this country, I have a full time job and other commitments to juggle. This means that my desire to get outdoors and have … Continued