The Dolomites has, for a long time been somewhere I’ve been dying to visit. The towering mountain tops, the beautiful make up of the rock and the sheer depth of the scenery looked amazing. When I got offered the chance through Macs Adventure to go on their Dolomites to Lake Garda trip, of course I …
The Isle of Arran is a mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland, near Glasgow. This island is a mountain climbers paradise, it offers adventure, day hikes, rock climbing, scrambling and so much more. On the weekend we went to climb it the weather was perfect. The sun was shining and the Scottish summer …
Climbing up the rock, trying to hide my nerves. Rock climbing without a rope was new to me. Stretching my leg up to the same foothold the boys used, I got stuck. A little too tall for my leg to fit comfortably, it didn’t provide me the confidence I needed to push myself up. I …
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Craving a winter escape. The snow, mountains, adventure and a cosy cabin in the woods. I clicked the book button. Logging into Instagram, scrolling through endless pictures of log cabins. Deep in the woods, with snowy mountain tops surrounding them made me crave this getaway. I longed to dive into these photos and just escape …
A Weekend Winter Escape in the Scottish Cairngorms. Read More »
Our glorious country has it all from steep cliffs and beautiful rugged mountains to dark, foggy moors, to whirling rivers and treacherous bays. Hiking through this unpredictable terrain is tricky enough, though full of satisfaction. But it’s even more difficult and beautiful when winter is here. So how can you make the most out of …
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Climbing Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain is an accomplishment that will leave you craving higher peaks, more mountains or maybe you’ll hang your boots up for good. Whatever happens next you can celebrate the conquering feeling you’ll get from climbing this beast. Ben Nevis attracts thousands of people to its peak every year and …
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Wandering the woodland tracks in search of the perfect pitching site for the night. The silence and noise of nature guided our curiosity, we stumbled off the track and into the trees. Following the sound of the river before stumbling into a clearing. Immediately we paused, held our breath and stared. In front of us, was …
Getting outdoors and into nature, the fresh air, the feeling of exploring is the best way to fully connect with a place. I love being in the mountains, hiking. Travelling the world only enhanced this passion. I found that hiking into the wilderness and getting off the tourist trail was the best way to experience …
Blood, Sweat and yes, tears went into climbing Dore Pass in Fiordland, New Zealand. One of the most advanced climbs in Fiordland, we planned it last-minute. I did absolutely no planning for Dore Pass; But they say the best plan is no plan, right? Thankfully for this trip I had a partner in crime, who …
Walking round the corner the words escaped my mouth before my eyes could fully appreciate the view. Wow! I was truly in Winter Wonderland! (or Narnia, as I first thought). Just like that, The Hooker Valley Track became my favourite day hike in New Zealand (so far!). A perfect cloudless day allowed the incredible sun make the …
