Do something that scares you

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Rider performing jump on mountain bike trail in lush forest setting for mountain biking enthusiasts.
We've all heard the Baz Lurman Song Suncreen with the sage voice telling us: "do something that scares you every day". We've also most...

Sea to Sky 10k

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Runner at finish line with scenic coastal background during a trail race on a sunny day.
I recently made a return to an organised trail race after a long absence due to work. I must say that the Sea to...

Hi-Tec Zuuk – Gear Review

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High-performance blue and gray hiking shoes with breathable mesh material, ideal for outdoor adventures and trail walking, placed on lush green grass.
Hi-Tec recently contacted us asking if we could give them our opinion on their newly released shoe, the Zuuk. These shoes are aimed at...

Slieve Lamagan Summit Camp – A Wet and Windy

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Remote mountain landscape with hiker enjoying outdoor adventure, exploring scenic wilderness, and appreciating nature scenic views.
Slieve Lamagan had been calling out to us, always there but never on the agenda. Looming over Annalong Valley, silently watching. The mountains Irish...

Quick Bivvy By The River

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Hikers walking on a dirt trail through lush green forest during daytime.
After a rather inopportune stomach bug forced me to cancel my plans for a two night bivvy last week, I was itching to get...

Force Ten Helium 100 Tent – Gear Review

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Lightweight green camping tent set up in forest for hiking adventures.
A lightweight one man tent, that comes with a small pack size and a very attractive price tag.I purchased the Force Ten Helium 100...

Rusty on the Camino

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They say everyone walks the Camino De Santiago in Spain for their own reasons. A year after the trip I still search for those...

Camelbak Performance Bottle 650ml – Gear Review

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Reusable water bottle in outdoor setting with grass background for hiking and outdoor activities.
Am I dribbling or is this water going everywhere? My wide mouth 1L Nalgene flask was great for carrying water, secure and bombproof, I can't...

Coastal Bivvy – A midweek microadventure

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Hand holding a metallic camping mug on a grassy coastal landscape with rocks and sea in the background.
Running a little low on my annual leave count for the year, I decided it was time for a midweek camp without the need...