Gear & Guides
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
We chat with Richard Pyne, CEO of Páramo, on environmental responsibility, ethical manufacturing, and the future of outdoor clothing – maybe all industries. ...
Amundsen: Heritage and Harmony
Inspired by his ancestor, Roald Amundsen, Jørgen Amundsen has created a brand of natural and timeless clothing that will stand the test of time. On a slow trip to Glen Affric, we test the blend of old and new that defines Amundsen Sports and reflect on the Norwegian concept of ‘friluftsliv’....
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