I remember standing on a saturated ridge in the Cairngorms, watching a group of otherwise capable hikers stare blankly at a piece of waterproof paper …
Map and Compass: the Four Skills That Cover Most Days


I remember standing on a saturated ridge in the Cairngorms, watching a group of otherwise capable hikers stare blankly at a piece of waterproof paper …

I’ve spent twenty-two years watching people make the same mistake: they think knowing how to plan a day walk is about downloading the flashiest app …

Most people will tell you that learning how to start hiking is all about finding the perfect $300 technical shell or the latest ultralight titanium …