Autumn Gear Care: How to Protect Jackets, Boots & Outdoor Kit with Grangers
As the nights draw in and the weather turns colder, autumn brings with it crisp countryside walks, muddy trails and unpredictable weather. It also puts our favourite outdoor kit to the test – from waxed jackets and tweeds to Wellingtons...
Breaking Boundaries: Ed Jackson’s Inspirational World First Ascent
On Saturday, 23rd August 2025, Ed Jackson achieved the impossible. He became the first person to reach the summit of a 4720m peak in Kyrgyzstan, and not only that: he is the first disabled person to attempt a first ascent...
How does a European adventure holiday sound? Pretty great, right? Europe is a continent of varied terrains, climates and biodiversity – a hiker’s paradise. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a weekend wanderer, Europe is known for incredible trails that...
The Road to Mont Blanc: Part 9
13 July 2025 Tour du Mont Blanc done! And I can firmly say it’s the best thing I’ve done in my life so far. It’s been all of my favourite things rolled into one: pushing my body, being outdoors, travelling...
The Road to Mont Blanc: Part 8
11 July 2025 It’s the end of day 4, we’re in Les Chapiuex, and I’ve just eaten the most incredible cheese board. It’s pretty magical here: a beautiful, tiny French hamlet, with stone buildings, wooden shutters, chickens running around, and...
The Road to Mont Blanc: Part 7
8 July 2025 Day 1 That was hard. Day one is done, and it was tougher than I’d thought. My hip flexors started crying early into the ascent, and they’re still crying now. I've realised steep, long climbs...
The Road to Mont Blanc: Part 6
Sunday 6 July 2025 Arrival day My eyes! This place is amazing. I've only ever been to the Alps on snowboarding holidays, never in summer, and never to Chamonix, and it is just beautiful – surrounded by huge, towering...
Wade In: A Watersports Gear & Safety Guide
The UK’s diverse aquatic landscape includes coastal bays, highland lochs, slow-running rivers and rugged estuaries, offering some of the most rewarding watersport experiences for outdoor adventurers. Whether you’re packing your drybag for a bivvy and paddle weekend, chasing swell on...
The Road to Mont Blanc: Part 5
2nd June 2025 It’s amazing what a little bit of time off (and fear!) can do for your motivation. It’s just over four weeks until I fly to France for the TMB, and I haven’t been on my A-game recently....