I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit standing on a sodden ridge, shivering in a gale, waiting for a peregrine to break cover, …
The Complete Guide to Photographing the Outdoors
Winter Kit: Buy in This Order
I remember standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms three years ago, watching a client try to fight off the onset of hypothermia with a …
Otter Signs Are Easier to Find Than Otters
I spent three hours last Tuesday crouched in a muddy bank near the River Dee, shivering in a damp wind, only to watch a group …
Because the Wind Doesn’t Care About Your Optimism: Mastering the Art of Setting Up Tents Before the Light Fails.
I remember a Tuesday in late October on the Cairngorms plateau, standing in a gale that felt less like wind and more like a physical …
The Optimistic Mistake You Can’t Afford: the Essential Gear for Beginners in the Woods That Actually Keeps You Alive.
I’ve spent twenty-two years watching people walk into the treeline with a thousand pounds of shiny, high-tech kit they clearly read about in a glossy …
Forget the Dehydrated Packets: How to Cook Delicious Meals Over Campfire Without Turning Your Backcountry Dinner Into a Survival Chore.
I’ve spent more nights than I can count sitting by a dying ember, staring at a charred, unidentifiable mass that was supposed to be dinner. …
Why You Shouldn’t Mistake Silence for Safety: a Guide to Understanding Nocturnal Animal Behavior in Forests.
I remember a night in the Cairngorms, about twelve years ago, sitting in a damp bivvy bag while a heavy mist rolled in through the …
Beyond the Hype and the Views: How to Prepare for Long Distance Treks Before Your Optimism Becomes a Liability.
I once spent four hours in a bivvy bag on a ridge in the Cairngorms, listening to a group of “prepared” hikers argue about whether …
The Difference Between a Great View and a Dangerous Mistake: the Essential Gear for Day Hiking Beginners Actually Need.
I spent most of my twenties watching people make the same mistake: they’d walk into an outdoor shop and walk out with five hundred pounds …
The Mistake That Turns a Scenic Hike Into a Survival Situation: Real Tips for Staying Safe Around Wild Animals.
I remember a Tuesday in late October, standing on a rain-lashed ridge in the Cairngorms, watching a young hiker freeze mid-stride because a golden eagle …