by Michael Goude | Dec 12, 2017 | Canoeing, High Altitude, Kit, Mountaineering, Navigation
It’s the 12th day of our 12 Gifts of Christmas. When I was asked what my absolute MUST HAVE piece of kit was, I have to admit I struggled. To get it down to one item? That’s really difficult. But when I thought about it some more, thought about hiking...
by Paula Goude | Dec 11, 2017 | Climbing, Hiking, Mountaineering
It’s the 11th day of our 12 Gifts of Christmas and today is International Mountain Day. A day set aside by the UN to highlight the threat to mountains from climate change, land degradation, over exploitation and natural disasters, as well as the consequences...
by Paula Goude | Dec 9, 2017 | Canoeing, Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
It’s the 9th day of our 12 Gifts of Christmas and hopefully so far we’ve been able to provide you with some inspiration for buying Christmas gifts for the Adventurers in your lives. Or at least been able to explain what you do with some of the kit they...
by Paula Goude | Dec 8, 2017 | Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
Welcome to Day 8 of our 12 Gifts of Christmas – our guide to our favourite outdoor adventure kit to hopefully inspire you when it comes to buying Christmas gifts for the Adventurers in your life. Today I’m shouting about my Leki Makalu walking poles. Mine...
by Paula Goude | Dec 7, 2017 | Canoeing, Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
It’s Day 7 of our 12 Gift of Christmas. If you’re still stumped as to what to buy the Adventurer in your life for Christmas, this could just be the thing. I cannot sing the praises of this brand enough. I wear their stuff when I’m on the hill,...
by Michael Goude | Dec 6, 2017 | Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
We featured the Silva Expedition 4 Compass on Day 3, and we always recommend that you take a map and compass (and know how to use them) when you head into the hills. That said, we believe there is still room for technology and a good GPS unit is a great addition to...
