by Paula Goude | Apr 18, 2018 | Hiking, Mountaineering
Some might say I’m a little obsessed when it comes to trig points. I photograph them, I photograph myself at them, I photograph the little plaque that’s on them, I deviate from routes because there’s one nearby and I can’t miss it out. So I...
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 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...
by Michael Goude | Dec 2, 2017 | Hiking, Kit, Navigation
It’s day 3 of our 12 Gifts of Christmas and where would we be without our trusted compass? Yes, we have a GPS that we take out on the hill with us, but we never go without a map and compass too. You can never be sure that the battery will last or the...
