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Expert Tips Walking With Dogs

Two things have boomed in recent years - the number of people going hillwalking, and the number of dog owners. Perhaps you're new to dogs on hills, and unsure how to keep your pet safe and happy in the great outdoors? Mountain Leader and keen dog owner Sharon Kennedy offers her hard-won advice.   


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Looking after our gear is one of the simplest ways to help reduce our environmental footprint; and it doesn't get much more fundamental than washing and reproofing waterproof clothing. Here we explain how to keep your shell performing at its be...

Skills Barefoot Walking - Dipping a Toe in the Water

Barefoot running has been a thing for years, but what about taking this approach into the hills? Do rocks hurt more, are bogs that bit wetter, and do your feet get tired over a long Munro day? Fliss Freeborn examines the pros and corns of...

Rescue After the Accident - How to Get Found Alive

If you're incapacitated on a Scottish winter mountain then your prospects depend on how well equipped you are, and how quickly you can be found. Roger Webb of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team looks at some simple measures that might help to stack the odds...

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Walker, runner or climber; pretty much everyone snacks on bars. Easy to carry and quick to eat, they are a convenient source of calories. But...

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Getting lost can waste a lot of time, and occasionally proves dangerous, says Nicola Jasieniecka of Mountain Training. But navigating...

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