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Gear Talk - Brunton Ember 10 Aug 2013 | 03:49 pm

The email said Brunton were sending me and others the EMBER today, and they wanted my views on this little solar-powered charger.  The next day I was already reading reviews of it on blogs. I figured ...

Aviemore to Blair Atholl route 3 9 Aug 2013 | 10:42 pm

Trip report Cairngorms August 2013 Photos HERE see them full size on Google + The hottest day of the year brought its own challenges.  The train to London broke down.  The replacement service managed...

Gossamer Gear 28 Jul 2013 | 03:15 am

I thought I would share why I joined Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador again.  I left the programme a long time ago.  So why return? Read more »

In the spotlight Terrybnd - The Cairngorms in winter with Chris Townsend 14 Jul 2013 | 08:24 pm

Let's face it: any backpacker should know about Chris Townsend.  British backpacker, inspirer of a generation of backpackers.  Chris has planned and undertaken many first attempt long-distance routes ...

Shelf Moor 8 Jul 2013 | 02:44 am

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Great Outdoor Challenge 2013 7 Jul 2013 | 03:08 am

Trip report TGOC Challenge 2013 Photos HERE see them full size on Google + I thought I would share the highlights of the Challenge this year - the good bits, some thoughts and some reflections.  We c...

Challenge weather 5 Jun 2013 | 04:19 am

I see there is a lot talk of challenging weather this year on the Great Outdoor Challenge.  I am saying it was an average weather month.  Nothing more.   In fact, a bit wetter in places, but not bad. ...

Eddie 3 Jun 2013 | 01:06 am

I sat in the office searching for the right answers, often looking at my feet; slightly uncomfortable, unsure if I was right.  Eddie was looking for answers - looking to see if I was worth hiring.   B...

Clever Hiker Review 29 May 2013 | 10:13 pm

Dave Collins is a passionate backpacker! Who has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as walking thousands of miles on other back-country trips.  He has undertaken that transition of going from...

Home 26 May 2013 | 04:43 am

We had rain, snow and wind.   That constant cold wind, but at other times we had good weather.  Scotland in May is never predictable.  It's wonderful! and pushes your resolve to make it across.  We di...

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