I’ve spent more years than I care to admit watching people arrive at a beautiful, remote glen, only to spend the next six hours fighting …
Choosing a Pitch: Wind, Water and Ground
Watching Wildlife Starts With Sitting Still
I spent three hours last Tuesday crouched in a sodden patch of heather, shivering in a way that even my three-layer merino base layer couldn’t …
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 …
Choosing Boots: Fit First, Everything Else Second
I remember standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms three years ago, watching a group of hikers try to navigate a scree slope in boots …
Your First Camping Trip, Kept Deliberately Simple
I spent three hours last Tuesday watching a well-meaning couple struggle to pitch a high-tech, ultralight tent in a steady drizzle, only to realize they …
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Hiking
Most “complete guide to starting hiking” articles online feel like they were written by someone who has only ever walked from a car park to …