A long time ago when I lived in Big Sur down the road from Lionel Olay I had a friend who liked to go to Reno for the crap-shooting. He … 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

Recommending thermals for high intensity winter exercise is a tricky task; everyone has their own preference, based on what they find comfortable, what conditions they regularly train and, crucially, the … Read more

Music Pass (11,500 ft) was so named because of the rumored musical sounds that can be heard as the wind passes over Music Mountain and the other surrounding peaks that guard the Upper Sand Creek Basin. Located in the Sangre de Cristos, a chain of mountains that run from southern Colorado through northern New Mexico, the basin sits at the northernmost end of the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

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

Known for its speed and daring route, the Volvo Ocean Race made the most of its extreme navigation through the Southern Ocean by undertaking research during a thrilling fifth leg. The Southern … Read more

There’s no doubt about it, Element Case make some of the chunkiest smartphone cases out there. But despite the considerable dimensions and weight of Element Case’s offerings for iPhone, Samsung … 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

They bear down on me, slicing a line through the soggy woods in their thick-rimmed glasses, mossy green jackets and moleskin shoes. Sleeping mats and bleary-eyed gazes explain the previous … Read more

Nestled between a developing Russia, a growing world economy in the form of Turkey, a diplomatically awkward Iran, and fellow Caucasus neighbours Armenia and oil-rich Azerbaijan, Georgia faces a political tightrope to maintain stability after a turbulent past, when it seceded from the smoldering remains of the USSR in 1991. However, despite the stereotypes of Eastern-bloc and former Soviet republics, Georgia embodies a distinctly European feel.

In avoiding the bustling high street of Marlow, Coopers Roastery & Bar finds itself in the more dynamic setting of the Thameside town’s industrial estate. The lofted ceiling and concrete floors … 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

First published in 2005, Let My People Go Surfing traces the story of Yvon Chouinard and the principles that guided him in building one of the most influential outdoors brands, Patagonia. … Read more

Located 75km west of Nice, the Verdon Canyon (Gorge du Verdon) is prized for its remarkable geography and turquoise waters. As well as being a hotspot for hikers and rock climbers, … 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

As enthusiastic Scottish river and sea kayakers, my friends and I decided to embark on a trip to sunnier climes. We island hopped around the Ionian Sea for 6 days in sea kayaks, taking pleasure in one of the quietest and undeveloped parts of central Europe’s coastline.

Jean-yves Michellod became one of the most famous skiers in the Val de Bagnes area after winning the Verbier Xtreme back in 2004. However whilst descending the back side of … Read more