We should all know the difference between magnetic north, the direction your compass points, and the grid lines on a map. In Britain we've always been able to correct for this in the same way - until now. Here's the latest advice from the Ordnance Survey.
Based on the trail experiences of her creator Geolyn Carvin, Boots McFarland is an outdoor-loving cartoon character who has been hiking the wilds of the US for over 15 years.
We recently reported that a group of five Aymara indigenous women from Bolivia - known as cholitas escaladoras, the cholita* climbers - had summited Aconcagua (6961m) in the Argentinian Andes. The cholitas started climbing five years...
Keri Wallace talks to Jenny Tough about her 600km fast-packing solo journey through Bolivia. When the going gets tough, the Tough gets going...
Beside standard prescriptions, GPs in Shetland have begun handing out leaflets from RSPB Scotland. It's part of a drive...
What can a basic understanding of Gaelic add to your hill days in Scotland? Kevin Woods, a student of the language, investigates
His favourite UK walk is Cadair Idris, and he's never seen harsher conditions than Scotland in January; Fiona Russell talks walking with Nick...
Ireland has some of the best hillwalking on the planet, but few walkers over here seem to know it. Danny Sercombe and Stephen McAuliffe introduce the key mountain ranges of the Republic and the North.
Previously the playground of rock climbers and mountain bikers, the Anti-Atlas has much to offer walkers too. David Wood, author of a new guidebook, describes the huge potential for walking and scrambling in the area
Mountain mishaps can of course happen anywhere, but over the years certain locations have become notorious for accidents. With help from local Mountain Rescue Teams we detail some of the key spots here.
What is Great Britain's longest linear walk without meeting a road? The answer to this question recently featured in...
Home of Scotland's answer to the Yeti, our second highest mountain is second to none in terms of scale and sub-arctic atmosphere...
The Carneddau are Wales' answer to the Cairngorms - a harsh and beautiful plateau of peaks just built for ranging across. Dan Aspel has the...
Jan Bakker, co-author of the first English guide to Tajikistan, shares some photos of this spectacular country. Looks like we have a...
Whether you're a backpacker looking to up your pace, or a runner in search of bigger adventures, fastpacking could be for you, says Lily...
People with diabetes can - and should - enjoy hillwalking as much as anyone. But if a member of your party had a problem with their blood sugar, would you know how to help...?
Finding your way around the hills at night can be a challenge. These simple techniques recommended by Mountain Leaders could make all the difference
Whether you're a winter walker or a winter climber, buying the right boot can be bewildering, so MIC Jake Phillips has some advice to help you make that crucial decision.
Trail running guru Claire Maxted offers tips on how to make ascents more efficient and less painful. And here's the thing: they mostly work for walkers too!
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