I remember standing in a sodden, wind-whipped glen in the Cairngorms three years ago, trying to pitch a tent while a group of hikers twenty …
Campsite Etiquette Nobody Writes Down
Planning a Route Digitally Then Checking It on Paper
I remember standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms back in 2014, watching a group of otherwise capable hikers stare blankly at their phones because …
The Complete Guide to Photographing the Outdoors
I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit standing on a sodden ridge, shivering in a gale, waiting for a peregrine to break cover, …
Winter Kit: Buy in This Order
I remember standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms three years ago, watching a client try to fight off the onset of hypothermia with a …
Otter Signs Are Easier to Find Than Otters
I spent three hours last Tuesday crouched in a muddy bank near the River Dee, shivering in a damp wind, only to watch a group …
The Unspoken Protocol: How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger Without Making It Awkward.
I’ve spent twenty-two years leading groups through some of the most unforgiving terrain in the UK, and if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s …
Stop Choosing Boots for the View and Start Choosing the Right Hiking Boots for Terrain—because the Mountain Doesn’t Care About Your Aesthetics When the Trail Turns to Scree.
I’ve spent more time watching people limp back to the trailhead in a state of quiet misery than I care to admit, and nine times …
The 7 Best Top Rated Espresso Machines for Home Baristas to Elevate Your Brew
I’ve spent most of my life waking up in damp tents or freezing bivouacs, where a decent cup of coffee isn’t a luxury—it’s a survival …
The 7 Best Mechanical Keyboards for Long Writing Sessions to Save Your Hands
I spent twenty-two years learning that the wrong equipment doesn’t just ruin a day; it wears you down until you make a mistake you can’t …
The Difference Between a Core Memory and a Total Meltdown: the Unglamorous Reality of Choosing the Best Campsite for Your Family.
I once watched a family of four try to pitch a high-end, lightweight tent on a patch of ground that looked like a lush meadow …