We should be outside, beyond the walls, where we can smell, feel, hear, and touch the real world. At least for a little bit of time each day. For me, the outdoors is for everything from hiking adventures, camping trips, big views, local walks, running errands, and the smallest connections with nature. Find out more about One Hour Outside.
If you are wanting to buy someone a gift this Christmas as a token of your love, then why not make it something that will either inspire and motivate them to spend time outdoors, or to make their time outside … Continued
This post features a collaboration with adidas. Earlier this month, I read about a survey in which nearly 9 out of 10 regular gym goers said that new gear helps them push themselves harder. As someone who is normally happy … Continued
Day seven of our coast to coast hike from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay was to include a prominent feature on the landscape that I’d been wanting to hike for years. Nine Standards Rigg has been on my bucket … Continued
With One Hour Outside, I am trying to encourage people to leave the comfort of their desk or sofa or kitchen (or wherever you happen to be), and go outside for a little bit of time every single day. It … Continued
Guilty of thinking that outdoor adventures are only for the long days of summer? Maybe you find thinking of things to do on short dark days difficult? OR… think that you have to be super hardcore to do any kind … Continued
This is a post for anyone who struggles, especially at this time of year when the days keep getting shorter and shorter, to spend a little bit of time outside each day. It’s not bad to admit that making time … Continued
In this series of lifestyle blog-style posts, which I prepare every other month or so (the last one was in August 2022), I share a list of ten things that I’m currently loving. Okay, I know that’s obvious, but at … Continued
I have heard it said, both in hiking circles and in motorcycle travel circles, that you can fix almost any issue with duct tape, cable ties, or both. Tent rips – duct tape. Strap breaks – cable tie. Headlight rattles … Continued
Are you ready to claim November as your most outdoorsy month of 2022? My One Hour Outside Challenge returns next month – an opportunity for you to make spending a little bit of time outside every day a purposeful habit. … Continued
With over 20 miles to hike on day six of our UK coast to coast hike, 21.5 to be exact, it would be our biggest day so far. We would be hiking across the Westmoreland Plateau from Shap to Kirkby … Continued