We all know the mantra that you should wear good boots with ankle support when walking in the mountains but where does this belief come f...

I was walking down from Stac Pollaidh with my daughter Aili and said "I wish I got to do stuff like this when I was a kid" "Everyone says...

Choosing a map. (or why I use Harvey maps!) There are a surprising amount of maps available in the UK...

Contours form the backbone of your map. They provide context to the features on the page and enable you to visualise the landscape

If you've never done it before, wild camping can be quite a daunting experience, especially if you're relatively new to spending time in the

A short blog explaining how and why we should set our map when we are walking in the mountains.

So - You've done a bit of walking, you've built up your kit, the weather looks great for the weekend and and you're feeling inspired to get

This is a short blog to help you learn how to take a bearing at home. It's not aimed at teaching you everything you need to know - just some

Literally as I posted my last blog about good navigation habits, I read a blog raising a point about Mountain Leader courses and whether,...

Forming good routines is key to being a good navigator. Doing the same things, the same way every time can really help, especially when t...

This blog is all about weather forecasts - how to read them, which ones to read and how the information can help make our time out in the mo

A pair of well fitted walking boots is a really good start. Nobody enjoys ending a long day with cold, blistered and painful feet.