The arrival of the autumnal nip in the morning air means that the sandals have been retired to the back of the wardrobe as I can’t bear to hike or wander without socks on anymore. Ah socks, my favourite! So … Continued
You know me. I love to get outside. And I love a challenge. Combine those two things with being a little bit silly, and you have me down to a tee. So here I am, announcing my GetOutside Activity Challenge. … Continued
The Terradora Ethos is part of KEEN’s now well-established women’s specific range of shoes. Designed as footwear for all-terrain use, the idea is that you can put them on for pretty much any activity you fancy doing that day. Described … Continued
Is there any more iconic hiking sandal than the classic Teva Original Universal sandals? The Teva Original Universal sandals – puff style to mimic down jackets and sleeping bags. I have lusted after a pair of these for years. And … Continued
Normally when I go on a motorcycle road trip I need all the layers I can carry. And so when I was offered one of the new 8K Flexwarm heated jackets to try out on my trip up to the … Continued
This review is of the leather version of the KEEN Terradora waterproof boots I raved about last summer. Those boots are light, as flexible as a pair of trainers, and super comfortable on concrete. I got them primarily for my … Continued
There is nothing like a good old pair of walking boots, is there? Comfort for days, and all the happy hiking memories. The only problem is they don’t last forever, and I admit that I struggle to part with old … Continued
I’ve been involved in the Ordnance Survey GetOutside project for a little over 18 months now, and I have to say it is really quite awesome to be involved in a campaign that encourages people to spend more time outdoors. … Continued
What do a bunch of outdoors loving bloggers do when they get together for a camping weekend in North Yorkshire? Go hiking of course! More on the event as a whole another day, but here is a short piece on … Continued
I have been asked many times over the years what I pack to eat when I’m out hiking. It’s an interesting question, a very important one, but one that is deeply personal depending on your own tastes, preferences and nutritional … Continued