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Why Participate In Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking is a great walking sport that has benefits for your mental and physical health. It’s the fastest growing fitness activity in the wor...

Affordable Ski Holidays – Bulgaria the New Skiers Holiday of Choice?

  With the current economic climate, many people used to taking annual family skiing holidays are suddenly finding that they are unable to afford i...

Make The Most Of Hiking With Walking Poles

Walking (also known as trekking) poles are far more useful than the obvious use of easing the strain on knees, joints and muscles. Those pluses are...

What’s this thing called a baselayer?

Surely an old t-shirt and a pair of cotton leggings will do the job of keeping me warm beneath my ski wear? Surely not! These days the smart skier ...

Carry On Camping In Cold Weather!

With shorter daylight hours come longer and colder nights. Colder days too, of course, but living with them is easier than coping when camping. Dur...

How to get fit for snowboarding

Like skiing, it helps to be in good shape before you hit the winter slopes. Stamina and fitness are vital ingredients for making the most of your o...

Top tips for snowboarding on fresh snow

We’ll bet you can’t wait to get out on the slopes this winter. And if the snow is that fresh, fluffy powder stuff, then you’ll be even more eager t...

The wonders of ski touring

Have you tried it yet? Skiing uphill – and then down? In Scotland over the last couple of years, the numbers of people going ski touring has increa...

Top tips for getting in shape for skiing

You could head off for a ski holiday without doing any specific fitness training. You’ll probably manage a day of full-on and exhilarating skiing –...

Why Go Lightweight Camping

Flexibility. Freedom. Fun. These are key words to explain why lightweight camping is a great way of enjoying life outdoors; 'lightweight' means she...

Top Tips For Camping Holidays With Kids

Choose campsites that offer fun and facilities on site and in the area that are appropriate your children's ages. A safe environment allows young...

New Loch Ness Multi-Activity Trail Opens

Visitors to Loch Ness can now explore the less travelled south side of the iconic loch more easily with the opening of a new 28 mile trail taking i...
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