Summer is a fabulous time of year to explore the great outdoors, and hiking is one of the best ways to do this. Hiking is a popular activity among both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts for a good reason. Not only is it a fun activity to participate in, but it also provides a varying degree of challenge, it is a relaxing way to stay active, and it also comes with a variety of excellent health and wellness benefits.
Read MoreWhether you are a recreational hiker, a serious mountain hiker, or a general outdoor enthusiast who loves getting outside and being active, there is no doubt that you expend enormous amounts of energy to maintain your essential bodily functions during all activities. Find out what food best suits your body while hiking the trail.
Read MoreNothing compares to a freshly brewed cup of coffee while spending your time in the great outdoors. Freshdrip provides an innovative, conveniently priced and packaged solution for all your outdoor coffee needs.
Read MoreThe majestic Manifold Valley is close to my childhood home and a location I have been to many times. This post explains a fabulous 14km hike that starts in the Staffordshire Peak District and weaves its way around this outstanding and picturesque valley.
Read MoreAfter purchasing a pair of HOKA ONE Challenger ATR 6 trail shoes for a recent trip to Switzerland, I thought reviewing and writing about what I think of these multi-functional shoes was appropriate. They are fantastic-looking, light shoes and ideal for the road and your off-road runs. To find out more, please read on.
Read MoreThere are some amazing hiking opportunities to be found in Switzerland. This is a picturesque hiking loop starting and finishing in the village of Lauterbrunnen and has many great places to discover along the way. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreWith a simple design and a 30-litre capacity, the Trailblazer 30 Backpack is ideal for daylong outdoor pursuits whether outdoors hiking or commuting to work by bike. Read more about it in my latest product review.
Read MoreWhen in Switzerland what better way is there to enjoy the outdoors, than climb a mountain. Harder Kulm is the top of Interlaken and a relatively popular hiking route that eventually leads to the more challenging route along the Hardergrat. Read my latest post of hiking this cool little mountain in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Read MoreWalking is free and can be easily fitted into your daily routine, with doctors recommending 30 to 60 minutes a day. All you will need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes or trainers, a suitable place to walk outdoors and a desire to enjoy your new-found freedom. Enjoy these great benefits and start walking outside today!
Read MoreOver the summer holidays, and with valuable time on my hands. It was good to get outside and find the opportunity to explore some more locations in the Netherlands I don't necessarily have the chance to visit all that often. Read on and find out more about what the east has to offer.
Read MorePeople of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals.
The first interview is by intrepid Outdoor Enthusiast Rory Southworth, who enjoys utilisng the wild outdoors, at any given opportunity.
Read MoreHere is my latest Outdoor Product review. In this particular post, I will be reviewing the Black Diamond's 'Ultra Distance' carbon fibre folding trekking poles. A 3-section Z-Pole combination and design, that features a flexible coated inner cord, a single push-button release system, together with the very handy Speed Cone technology that has Black Diamonds impressive avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles'.
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Read MoreI'm a weekend roamer!
Roaming the Dutch Landscape is a great way to spend any given weekend. The Netherlands offers a diverse range of landscapes, in which any outdoors enthusiast can simply get outside, then wander and explore their surroundings.
Roaming the Dutch Landscape an outdoor article for Home of Millican https://www.homeofmillican.com/ #placestowanderandexplore
Read MoreFor my latest blog post, I am delighted to be collaborating with a great outdoor equipment company and writing another outdoor gear review. In this particular review, I was lucky enough to collaborate with Terra Nova Equipment, who are a longstanding outdoor equipment specialist based in the UK and an equipment specialist I have long admired, as an avid outdoor enthusiast.
http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/
Read MoreA favourite walk - The Roaches, Staffordshire, England.
I have written about one previous Peak District walk already. That particular walk focused on one of my favourite places, that being the beautiful area surrounding the popular and well photographed, Chrome Hill.
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In 2018 I will be walking my way to achieving 1000 miles.
I will be participating in the challenge set by Country Walking Magazine
It is just 2.74 miles a day. So get involved and make a difference.
Read MoreRead more about my collaboration with KEEN Outdoor Footwear and the review of the versatile outdoor Westward Hiking Boot.
Find out what I thought about them as I put them through their paces in the glorious and rugged terrain of Peak District National Park, in England.
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