Articles By: OAGmag
Get into indoor climbing

There’s no better place to hang out on a wet spring evening than your local climbing wall. Here’s how to choose the right gear and learn the ropes. The first artificial climbing wall was built in Leeds Uni in 1964. Indoor climbing has grown massively since then – huge complexes with cafes and shops have [...]
CairnGorm Mountain retains gold status in Green Tourism Awards

For the 8th year running the visitor attraction at CairnGorm Mountain has been awarded the highest status – Gold – in the Green Tourism Scheme administered by Visit Scotland.
Thule receives Green Dot Award for sustainable product development

The innovative Thule WingBar has received an Honourable Mention in the prestigious Green Dot Awards, an award that is given to companies that practice excellence in environmental responsibility. With its slender shape and noiseless design, Thule WingBar sets a new standard for quietness, safety and sustainability in the growing market for roof racks.
Rainforest Alliance sustainable tour operators to UK

The UK tourism industry has been presented with the opportunity to promote and support sustainable tourism through the Rainforest Alliance’s TOPS - Tour Operators Promoting Sustainability – programme. TOPS is a specialised global platform of tour operators dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism practices worldwide, announced the Rainforest Alliance during the annual Americas Workshop in London [...]
Mark Wood reaches the end of the Earth

After 50 days alone on ice, polar explorer completes first half of record breaking expedition
Want a more adventurous family holiday?

A two day canoe trip down the Ardèche river, a night around the campfire sleeping under the stars followed by raft building and mountain biking all included in a 6-night adventure. Sounds good? PGL have introduced this and four other trips as being ‘altogether more adventurous’.