I remember standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms three years ago, watching a group of hikers stare blankly at a high-end GPS unit as …
Navigating When You Cannot See the Next Feature
Hiking
Taking a Bearing and Actually Trusting It
I remember a Tuesday in late October, somewhere in the Cairngorms, when the mist didn’t just roll in—it swallowed the world whole. I was leading …
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 …
Planning a Day Walk Backwards From Sunset
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 …
Starting to Hike Without Buying Anything First
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 …