Opening thoughts This article is aimed at anyone who has been on a few day adventures outdoors and fancies a larger adventure. It’s here to give you...
Adventure Tips
Second hand gear guide
Buying second hand outdoor gear is a great way to keep costs down and reduce our impact on the environment. However, there can be a lot to consider...
A sustainable outdoor gear buyer’s guide
Buying new outdoor gear can be a minefield. From price to sustainability and brand ethics - there can be a lot to consider. Throw in ‘greenwashing’...
Top tips on applying for adventure grants
Our annual Adventure Queen grant is closed for the year, and our fantastic winners have now been selected (read about them here), but that doesn’t...
How to deal with your period outdoors
It might be going walking, running, kayaking, being at a festival, doing your Duke of Edinburgh award, biking or on an expedition. It is probably...
Weren’t you scared?! By Aileen McKay
It’s always the first question. I return from a solo adventure, having wild camped on my way; pushed my physical, emotional and mental limits;...
What do I want to do… let’s try 52! By Clare Henshaw
I am the 'queen of novelty' - the joy of finding something new has always been a driving force. Where I have come unstuck is persisting with things...
A 7-step plan to find time and space for adventure, by Annie Ross
How to find time and space for adventure Do you wish you could spend more time outdoors? Why is it that other commitments seem to take priority,...
Tips for embracing winter
Adventuring in Winter... I used to think that summer was my favourite time of year. The long days, the blazing sunshine, the warmth on my face and...
Your Guide to Foraging
WHAT IS FORAGING? Foraging is the gathering of foods found in the wild, many of which are delicious, fantastic sources of vitamins and nutrients and...