Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Operation Commando: calling all mortals
We’ve been bombarded with assault course promising to push us to our physical limit recently – from new craze Tough Mudder to the classic Iron Man. But now the Royal Marines are offering up their own rival; Operation Commando.
The great guide-book exchange
Got an old guide book lying around at home? There’s good news if you’re the lucky owner of a Cicerone guide book.
Go outdoors this half-term
It might be pushing sub-zero figures outside, but that hasn’t stopped half-term from sneaking up on us. And if your stuck for ideas about what to do with your brood in this less than hospitable conditions then look no further…
Shewee Waste Management Company of 2012
Here at OAG we’ve been big fans of the Shewee since the beginning, which is why we we’re thrilled to read that the manufacturers have been rewarded with the much coveted accolade of Waste Management Company of the Year 2012 for their ingenious Shewee-inal.
Ice Climbing in La Plagne
February in La Plagne – hard to think of anything but snow, skiing and Vin Chaud. But this weekend its all about crampons and ice towers as the Ice Climbing World Cup hits the ski resort of La Plagne.
North York Moors turns 60 in style
Forget about the Queen Diamond Jubilee, its all about Yorkshire this year as the North York Moors National Park marks its 60th Anniversary.
Bushcraft for Kids
Got an outdoors-lover running around a home? Think its time your kid learnt how to scavenge for food in case they ever find themselves going all Into The Wild? Or maybe you just fancy a week to yourself? Then get them booked in to PGL’s latest offering – a Bushcraft holiday.
Section of South West Coastal Path re-opens
Good news if you’re contemplating attempting the South West Coastal path later this year – a £20,000 donation means that a section has been reopened, saving a lengthy (and not quite so scenic) inland detour.
Blue Peter’s Helen Skelton cycles to South Pole
We’re used to Blue Peter presenters trying out anything from flipping pancakes to parachuting out of planes, but adventure-addict Helen Skelton has taken it a step further after an 18-day trek to the South Pole.
Sleeping on the edge: Barcelona Rock Hostel
Anyone fancy climbing up to your hotel bedroom setting up camp, harnessing yourself to a rock and spending the night 100m above a city’s skyline?
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Operation Commando: calling all mortals
February 21, 2012 13:02 -
The great guide-book exchange
February 16, 2012 18:02 -
Go outdoors this half-term
February 10, 2012 17:02 -
Shewee Waste Management Company of 2012
February 7, 2012 18:02 -
Ice Climbing in La Plagne
February 1, 2012 15:02
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Dickie:
I knew that - there's a close up of their shoe in the sketch!
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