Skiing, mountains, and Alpine air are three of my favourite things, and I was delighted to be able to revel in all of them earlier this year thanks to Chilly Powder, a company run by Francesca and Paul Eyre, who run a number of excellent chalets in the Morzine-Avoriaz ski areas of France. They have …
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Life, Love, Cows, and Mental Health: A niche guide to the Continental Divide My name is Phill Toomasian, but as I am a long distance hiker or “thru-hiker” I often go by the trail name “Flamingo” when out in the field (or really the mountains). In highschool I commandeered a pair of bright pink pants …
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The Continental Divide Trail. Have you heard of it? You may well know that I’m just days away from starting to hike this epic route, but other than that what have I told you about it? Probably not enough. So here’s a brief introduction to the CDT, how I’ve prepared and what the next week …
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What kind of backpack do you love? I expect if you’ve hiked a while you’ll know. If you’re new to the hiking world you’ll soon figure it out! In fact, if you spend enough time hiking, you soon begin to understand which kit works best for you and your body. It doesn’t take long to …
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Sweeping epic mountain views, expanses of silvery water and stunning wildlife? Hiking along Scotland’s West Highland Way can deliver all this and more, right here in the UK. I’ve just returned from my excellent week walking 96 miles of the well-trodden WHW trail from Milngavie to Fort William. I took on this adventure with my …
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Last month I had the pleasure of a fantastic weekend trip to the Scilly Isles, staying in my cousin’s house on St Agnes. I wrote about the beauty, history and natural phenomena of the island in Part One of my trip report which is here. Well, I’m back to bring you Part Two, with a …
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As you step ashore on the Isles of Scilly you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d arrived below the equator. Or at least somewhere far further flung than just 28 miles from mainland UK. White sand beaches, tropical plants and abundant chatty wildlife thrive at every turn. And don’t forget the turquoise seas that trick you …
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The South West Coast Path wends its way around four coastal counties on a rollercoaster of cliffs and coves. It provides not only views, but healing and health to those who have the privilege of accessing it. You don’t even need to be there to be touched by this special trail! Just browsing images and …
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Read this article to discover three lovely Cornish walks that will put a smile on your face! Do you ever realise that you might have taken something lovely for granted? I feel this way sometimes about Cornwall and the Cornish walks we can do here. I was born and raised in Falmouth, but I can …
Not sure what to put in your backpack for the trail? Then this guide to packing for your South West Coast Path hike is for you. The South West Coast Path (SWCP) is a 630 mile trail that wends around the coastline of the South West of England. It’s an extremely stunning and much loved …
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