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Ten top tips for winter backpacking
The British mountains are at their most spectacular in winter, but also at their most challenging. Multi-day missions with nights out in the wild can be particularly hard on you and your gear. UKHillwalking contributor Alex Roddie is a big fan of long solo walks. Here are his top pointers
The final issue of Mountain Pro Magazine
Earlier this week, I was informed that Mountain Pro Magazine is closing down. The final issue is now out – as always, free to read online. Amongst other things, it includes two book reviews from me and a cracking bothy story from mountain writer John Burns. Mountain Pro Magazine has always
The times when I’ve gone ‘stupid light’
A couple of years ago, I read an article by Andy Skurka called Stupid Light: Why light is not necessarily right, and why lighter is not necessarily better. I’ve always tried to pack intelligently, rather than just aiming for the lightest possible load, but I’ve been guilty of
Sidetracked Volume 9 is available to pre-order
It’s that time again. Twitter is abuzz with the news, and mouth-watering photos are popping up in your Facebook feed – a new volume of the peerless Sidetracked is up for pre-order! Volume 9 has an important message: unity. This quote from the foreword by Sarah Outen illustrates why I’
Thoughts on summer sleep systems
Two years ago, I bought a new sleeping bag and thought it would be ideal for every backpacking scenario. But now I find my needs diversifying, and I’m looking for a new – and much lighter – option for summer trips. The Rab Neutrino 400 The sleeping bag I bought in
iOS and the power of perception
As a long-term user of Apple computers, I struggle to find the right way forward in today’s strange times. I thought I had it figured out. But there’s an important factor I failed to take into consideration: client perception. In The wrong side of history, I wrote about
The state of Lightroom Mobile in early 2017
Last year, I started using Lightroom for iOS – and hit a few roadblocks that derailed my experience, sending me back to the Mac. Now, after using it for several months, I’m glad to say that the situation is a lot better. But is iOS ready for serious photography work
Ben Alder Cottage and the Ossian Munros: Field Notes
In this month’s issue of The Great Outdoors Magazine, I’m stravaiging in the mountains above Ben Alder Cottage. Here are a few photos that didn’t make the cut. A year ago, I stepped out of a warm train carriage onto the platform at Corrour Station, a remote
New UKHillwalking feature: Three Days in the Cairngorms
In November 2016, I walked a 37-mile route through the Cairngorms, staying low level and avoiding the tops due to a huge dump of new snow. Although it takes in no summits, this route has plenty of interest to hold the backpacker’s attention. Here’s an overview map of
Part 2 of my interview with the Outdoors Station now live
The second part of my interview with the Outdoors Station podcast is now live, and available to listen to free online here. Thanks for all the feedback so far, and I hope you enjoy the second half!