The last five years have been tumultuous for footwear. Soles have been cambered, flattened, thickened and sometimes torn off altogether. Laces have been ripped out, replaced with Boas and wiry … Read more

Located 50 miles upstream of Portland, Oregon’s Hood River is another desirable location for lovers of the outdoors, especially those who like to combine sublime riding with coffee and beer. The small … Read more

Found adjacent to a garden centre in a hidden pocket of the New Forest, the Hyde-Out Cafe is not an easy find. The cafe has been brought together in a … Read more

Admittedly, I had headed to Yorkshire to take on the 2014 Tour de France stage from Leeds to Harrogate, but opted to find an alternative route to reduce my overall … Read more

When a friend suggested we go ‘skyrunning’ in the Cape over the weekend I become slightly apprehensive. Think about it: climb up a mountain, run on top of it and … Read more

The classic ‘Haute Route’ is commonly associated with the ski touring route between the legendary alpine settlements of Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. For those who would prefer to … Read more

The French island of Corsica is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the south coast of France just north of the island of Sardinia. Famed for being the birth place … Read more

The Ethiopian Highlands are an ideal destination for those who like to mix their trekking with a touch of ancient culture. A while ago I was informed about the great … Read more

Running muddy trails in the winter can be a maddening experience. Unless you’re training for a Tough Mudder, or something similarly apocalyptic, the idea of sliding in all directions as … Read more

Spanning a distance of nearly 3,100 miles (5,000 km) from Mexico to Canada, the Continental Divide forms the backbone of the Rocky Mountains in North America. The divide not only … Read more

Lying in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine is the perfect place to base yourself for a family adventure holiday | Will Ross

On February 19, President Obama used his authority under the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate Browns Canyon National Monument near Salida, Colorado. This legislation protects 22,000 acres of Forest Service and … Read more

Launched at the end of January, Men United is Prostate Cancer UK’s latest campaign in widening the conversation about health among middle-aged men. The key message of the initiative is … Read more

Val Thorens, France: the pinnacle of Alpine ski resorts, sitting at a healthy 2300m as the highest in Europe. VT is part of the Les Trois Vallées and as le plus grande domain skiable du monde (the largest linked ski area in the world), the resort accompanies Courcheval and Meribel as one of the mighty titans of Europe.

The quest for original and authentic travelling experiences has become an increasing challenge for adventurous individuals desperately looking to get well off the beaten track. There is however a solution … Read more

It’s always amazed me how Buffwear survive as a business. They’re at all the tradeshows, in stores around the UK and US, but their core product is so remarkable – … Read more

As one of the most renowned outdoors film events, the Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF) is a treasure of curated outdoors cinema, chosen at  British Columbia’s alpine mecca at the … Read more

With a name that translates to “snow” and a lineup of stylish garments that refuse to compromise on utility, technicality, and durability, Eira Outerwear is poised to swiftly take hold … Read more

At roughly 800 calories and exactly 14 Strava Segments from my doorstep, it’s no surprise The Quince Tree is my most visited cafe. Stood at the foot of a woodland in Oxfordshire’s sleepy village … Read more

2014 has seen the protection of some remarkable areas of natural beauty in the United States, thanks to cooperation between Congress and the nation’s wilderness conversation agencies. The US Senate … Read more