Reading
What I’ve been reading this week, 3 May 2019
Writing a guidebook in a mountain hut on the Pyrenean Haute Route – Tom Martens, author of the new Cicerone guide to the HRP, writes about an adventure in the Pyrenees. The stories behind the notebooks that documented Rob MacFarlane’s travels underground – this is wonderful. inov-8 Roclite 345 GTX Review
What I’ve been reading this week, 26 April 2019
Pennine Way, lessons learned about self-doubt, rewilding, and giving peat a chance. Long-distance walking The Pennine Way – Tales from the Trail – this is a superb trip piece on hiking the Pennine Way from Mark Rickaby. 10 things I learnt about self-doubt walking the Te Araroa Trail – Katrina Megget shares some
What I’ve been reading this week, 19 April 2019
Saying farewell to the itinerant dirtbag life, socks and camera lenses, and re-entry into society. Long-distance walking Mogollon Rim Trail day 1: never packraft with chihuahuas – Carrot Quinn has started a new trail blog series. Life after the Te Araroa Trail: Re-entry into society and post-adventure blues – ‘it’s like
What I’ve been reading this week, 12 April 2019
Some quality reads this week: more on the Cape Wrath Trail, deep dives into outdoor gear, sustainability and environment, and golden rules for Twitter use. Long-distance walking Cape Wrath Trail 2019: Initial thoughts – Trepidation? Why? – Chris writes about why he’s been feeling a little anxiety about his upcoming CWT.
What I’ve been reading this week, 5 April 2019
A bumper week for planning big walks, book news, a classic scramble, and tips on beating imposter syndrome. Planning for long-distance walks Cape Wrath Trail kit and preparation – Andy Wasley’s blog post and video on planning his Cape Wrath Trail. Cape Wrath Trail Planning #2 – Stuart Greig’s second
What I’ve been reading this week, 29 March 2019
Planning for the Cape Wrath Trail, overcoming inertia in adventure planning, a tale from when the Lake District was glaciated, and scams in the world of self-publishing. Outdoors Book extract: Rocks and Rain, Reason and Romance by David Howe – I have this book on my desk in front of me
What I’ve been reading this week, 22 March 2019
The High Sierra Trail, raptor persecution, Glen Etive hydro scheme, and misplaced modifiers. Outdoors Hiking The PCT, Week 24, Northbound to Mile 2,660 – Wayne and Danielle’s final stage of the Pacific Crest Trail. Ten Lightweight Packs for Long-Distance Walking – Chris Townsend takes a look at ten packs worth
What I’ve been reading this week, 8 March 2019
I’m back from the Cape Wrath Trail! Here is my first instalment of weekly reads since my return. I’ll have more to share about my adventure soon, so watch this space… Ramblers Scotland: Scottish Environment Act needed to protect landscape from Brexit uncertainty – “Right now, without mitigation, the
What I’ve been reading this week, 1 February 2019
The forgotten tiger, business models for adventurers, Adam Watson remembered, and the joy of not bringing the noise. Outdoors Achadh nan Seileach – I feel this accurately captures the tension/contradiction so many of us feel regarding social media. It’s certainly the main reason why I’m still using it.
What I’ve been reading this week, 25 January 2019
Four decades of innovation, attitude at altitude, some wonderful landscape images, and do bothies really need a helping hand? Outdoors A visit to the new Kingshouse Hotel, Glen Coe – Richard Baynes investigates the rebuilt Kingshouse. The Great Outdoors 40 Years Special Awards: Four Decades of Innovation – I was pleased to