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Against the Elements

Against the Elements

On an expedition, gear has got to work. That’s why we took the Ortlieb RC Duffle on a seriously wet test trip in Scotland prior to bigger mountains. ...

Stories Behind the Gear: Páramo

Stories Behind the Gear: Páramo

We chat with Richard Pyne, CEO of Páramo, on environmental responsibility, ethical manufacturing, and the future of outdoor clothing – maybe all industries. ...

Through the Lens – Finding Bo

Through the Lens – Finding Bo

Scottish nature photographer Karen Miller searches for an animal she has formed a deep and close connection with: an elusive mountain hare called Bo. ...

The Essential Ingredient

The Essential Ingredient

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The Bikepacking Cookbook

The Bikepacking Cookbook

Sam Rice and Becky Norman reflect on how their first bikepacking journey led to the creation of The Bikepacking Cookbook. ...

Where Science and Adventure Meet

Where Science and Adventure Meet

An interview with Dr Heïdi Sevestre, the glaciologist who accompanied Alex Honnold to Greenland – an expedition where science and adventure found common ground. ...

Elements: Celebrating 10 Years of Sidetracked

Elements: Celebrating 10 Years of Sidetracked

A look back at Elements – Sidetracked’s first festival, celebrating 30 issues and 10 years in print. A weekend retreat packed with activity, intimate workshops, and inspiring talks....

Something About the Ocean

Something About the Ocean

Veiga Grétarsdóttir on sea kayaking, campaigning against open-net pen salmon farming, her hopes for a more sustainable future, and living more simply....

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