Gear & Guides

The Gathering Flame

The Gathering Flame

On Scotland’s remote coast, chef Will Rhys Hamer brings people together through fire, wild food, and creativity in The Wilder Kitchen....

REVIEW: HOKA Mafate 5

REVIEW: HOKA Mafate 5

We meet Lucy Gossage in the Peak District to explore how running – from ultras to daily trails – connects her work as an oncologist with a life of resilience and joy....

For the Long Run

For the Long Run

From mountain crossings to first ultras and world records, Charlotte Fisher, Lucy Gossage, and Jenny Tough reveal what the long run really means. More than distance, it’s about resilience, community, and the lessons carried far beyond the trail....

For the Long Run: Jenny Tough

For the Long Run: Jenny Tough

We meet Lucy Gossage in the Peak District to explore how running – from ultras to daily trails – connects her work as an oncologist with a life of resilience and joy....

In Search of the Bald Eagle

In Search of the Bald Eagle

A journey through Washington’s wilderness in search of the bald eagle – an icon of America seen up close in its natural home. ...

For the Long Run: Lucy Gossage

For the Long Run: Lucy Gossage

We meet Lucy Gossage in the Peak District to explore how running – from ultras to daily trails – connects her work as an oncologist with a life of resilience and joy....

Campfire Voices: Billy & Leanne

Campfire Voices: Billy & Leanne

On Cornwall’s south coast, Leanne, Billy and their dog Willow share life on the road, from van conversions to slow journeys that celebrate the spaces in between....

For the Long Run: Charlotte Fisher

For the Long Run: Charlotte Fisher

Less than three years since her first ultra, Charlotte Fisher is enjoying podium finishes. We join her as she takes her first run in the HOKA Mafate 5, on her favourite trails of her native Isle of Wight. ...

One (very) Good Thing

One (very) Good Thing

A key difference sets One Good Thing energy bars apart from anything else: they are wrapper-free. Sidetracked has teamed up with this innovative company to offer a discount on packs of 12. ...

Worn Your Way

Worn Your Way

The multifunctional neckwear from BUFF® is one of the most recognisable and versatile products in the sport and outdoor world, so we spoke to the product director and ambassadors to get the story behind this Catalan company, learning some interesting uses for them along the way. ...

Blundstone Trailblazer: Louis D Hall

Blundstone Trailblazer: Louis D Hall

Adventurer Louis D Hall shares the story behind his long-distance horse journeys, the founding of mental health charity The Big Hoof, and how a stubborn horse named Sasha changed his life, and many others, one step at a time....

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

The new Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 is a versatile, cushioned trail shoe from New Balance. Daniel Neilson reports on two months of testing on various terrains....

The Scenes Behind the Scenes

The Scenes Behind the Scenes

John Summerton joins Summit Fever Media on a packrafting recce to learn more about their methods – and why they’re the perfect new ambassadors for Ortlieb....

Sure footing

Sure footing

New Balance’s Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 takes decades of learning and distils it into this exceptional trail running shoe. ...

The Mountains are for Sharing

The Mountains are for Sharing

Bee Leask has spent more than a decade climbing the mountains of Scotland. Early one beautiful morning, she slipped on a pair of the La Sportiva Prodigio Hike GTX and began a speedy ascent to the Cairngorm Plateau....

The Story of Design

The Story of Design

‘Further. Faster.’ is Montane’s very ethos. We speak to Design Director Matt Kemp to understand how this ethos informs the designs of its products. ...

KEEN: Consciously Creating

KEEN: Consciously Creating

With the new KEEN Targhee IV hiking boots, KEEN has eliminated the need for harmful glues and made a boot they hope will be the ‘last hiking boot you’ll buy’. ...

New Heights

New Heights

The Oreus Jacket is the first to use a proprietary synthetic insulation called Aetherm™, tested on the world’s highest mountains and in wet winters in Scotland. It’s one of the most versatile jackets Mountain Equipment has ever made. ...

Blundstone Trailblazers: Chunhee Lee

Blundstone Trailblazers: Chunhee Lee

A Korean actor turned woodworker, Chun-hee rejected the hustle culture of Seoul and moved to the country to better connect with nature and himself. He started Hibrow as a lifestyle brand, embracing ‘enough-ness’ and a slower way of life. Whether he’s in the workshop, or camping under the stars, Chun-hee’s Blundstones take him to places where he can cherish every moment. ...

Blundstone Trailblazers: Mariana Van Zeller

Blundstone Trailblazers: Mariana Van Zeller

Mariana is a Peabody Award-winning journalist living in LA. As the host and executive producer of Trafficked on the National Geographic channel, Mariana’s Blundstone boots have been with her for all of the hard-hitting stories. ...

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. ...

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