Aonach Eagach – Ridge or not to ridge?
Aonach Eagach. Do you walk the ridge or avoid it? The ridge isn’t for everyone, how can you complete the munros without completing the ridge? … Continue readingAonach Eagach – Ridge or not to ridge?
Author: Kenneth
Without a bike this hike requires a tent!
With almost 30Km of ‘smooth’ track, two very remote munro summits.
Taking tent isn’t always want you want, and if you do want to get back within a day then a bike is the ideal optio … Continue readingWithout a bike this hike requires a tent!
Ticks! How small and how to remove?
Ticks – grim reality of the outdoors. Do you know how small they are, what to look for, where do you find them and most importantly how do you safely remove one once you find it? … Continue readingTicks! How small and how to remove?
Creag Meagaidh circuit + 1 or 2?
Munro baggers, looking for a different route. Get 5 done in a day, plus some cycling to speed up the end of the walk. Well this is a cracking route to add 5 more to your list. … Continue readingCreag Meagaidh circuit + 1 or 2?
Swim, Hike – Cake and Tea!
How squeeze in hiking, wild swimming, afternoon tea without having to get up at the crack of dawn – and at the same time be remote enough to see almost no one. … Continue readingSwim, Hike – Cake and Tea!
Beinn a’ Chochuill – the ideal winter walk?
Beinn a’ Chochuill, a short and simple hill for any day, particularly a short winter day. The views from it’s summit are remarkable considering the ease of access. … Continue readingBeinn a’ Chochuill – the ideal winter walk?
The Full Buffalo – review
I’ve gone full buffalo – the trousers, special 6 jacket, hood and the gloves. Buffalo clothing requires zero layers! Put it next to your skin – but does it work in freezing conditions up a munro? … Continue readingThe Full Buffalo – review
Buffalo – The Special 6 Shirt
Review of the Buffalo systems jacket – The Special 6 shirt. Recommended to wear on its own – no layers! Does this work, even with strong freezing winds? … Continue readingBuffalo – The Special 6 Shirt
Buffalo – Special 6 Trousers
Buffalo – Special 6 Trousers. Can they handle sub zero winds gusting over 40 MPH with driving rain? … Continue readingBuffalo – Special 6 Trousers
Buffalo – The Hood
Buffalo hood – is it just me that thinks it’s a bit odd to buy a jacket without a hood? Well read what I made of this standalone product. (I did use it with the Buffalo 6 Shirt) … Continue readingBuffalo – The Hood