Off the beaten track
Spud's writeup of a beautiful day of hiking in the Mournes, heading to Slieve Commedagh via Shanslieve. Clear skies, sweeping vistas and the welcome sight of much needed repairs on the iconic Commedagh summit shelter.
Avoiding Tick Bites
The tick - bloodsucking antropods that love to feast on hillwalkers and their dogs and can carry potentially dangerous diseases. They live in long grasses...
Photo Album: Hot morning on Slieve Binnian
A fantastic album of photos from Slieve Binnian on a searingly hot summer's day in the western Mourne mountains.
Beginner’s Guide to Layering Clothing
The long established layering method is the best known way to dress functionally and appropriately for activities in the outdoors. For those new to hiking,...
Vango Mirage 200 – First Impressions
For some time now I've wanted a proper two man tent, as I feel that my current two man tent - the Wild Country Zephyros...
Optimum Nutrition Wholly Oats Chocolate Peanut Butter Review
Outdoor nutrition tends to focus on carbs, carbs and more carbs. Usually the simpler the better. Looking for something a little more balanced I...
Photo Album: Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter
These photographs were taken during the Mourne Mountain Rescue Teams training exercise with the Irish Coast Guard and their new Sikorsky s-92 helicopter.
Peak District to be captured with Google Street View
The Peak District is going to become the first National Park in the United Kingdom to be digitally captured by the new off-road version...
Running The Mourne Wall
When I see the Mourne Wall it just screams ‘walk me’ and in October 2013 I did just that in 8hr 45 minutes. I...
Bridgedale to the rescue!
Leading UK sock brand, Bridgedale®, which celebrates its 100 year heritage this year, has partnered with all 10 Mountain Rescue teams across the Lake...