Blog Posts

  • Yorkshire 3 Peaks in Winter

    Arguably one of the most popular hiking challenge hikes is the Yorkshire 3 peaks, which involves summiting the three highest peaks in Yorkshire. It takes you through beautiful countryside and stunning vistas, or so I’ve been told. The weather in February was truly appalling, definitely not the weather that you’d want for twelve hours of…

  • Making the most of Winter

    Winter has taken hold of the UK over the last couple of months, and for many that has meant the end of their outdoor adventures. But for me, winter is the best time to get outdoors. The rivers, mountains and roads are quiet and free from jabbering tourists and have an etheral beauty when coated…

  • Keeping Warm on Expeditions

    I feel the cold. I really feel the cold. I also spend a silly ammount of time camping, hiking and paddling. This has meant that over the last few years I have had to develop a system to keep myself warm. Here are some tips. The 5 Layer Layering System I am certain the vast…

  • Cima Presena from Bedole

    Summiting Cima Presena from Bedole is a great hike. Despite the dauting distance (about 20km) and ascent (1500m) it is a trek that remains interesting as you pass from dense woodland, to grassland to the rocky high mountain terain. Perhaps the most significant downside of this excursion is that a cable car leads from Passo…