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How to make elderflower cordial

It’s that time of year – Elderflower season. Team OAG went foraging last week, and, along with nettles and wild garlic, one of the goodies we came across was the Elder. So we promptly knocked up some elderflower cordial. Elder trees can be found just about everywhere, so if you’re not lucky enough to have on in […]
10 of the best spots for canoe camping

If you’re fortunate enough to live close to a river, then throwing some kit into a kayak, canoe, coracle or even on a dinghy, is a brilliant way of escaping, and finding the best wild camp spots.
The UK’s best canoe / kayak rivers

It’s National Go Canoeing Week this week, so we’ve tracked down eight of the best spots to get your paddle on, from gentle day tours to gnarly white water rapids. 1. The River Wye, Wales/ West Midlands A classic kayaker’s destination which OAG has been in love with since we first put hand to paddle. […]
Reclimbing the classics: Episode 1 Hyaena 8b+

RECLIMBING THE CLASSICS Mammut presents six ‘rock classics’ — milestones in the history of sports climbing. And the people who climbed them for the first time, revisiting their own routes accompanied by top climbers from the Mammut Pro Team. Episode 1: Hyaena 8b+ The Italian climbing area Finale Ligure offers perfect conditions for climbers. Climbing […]
4 ways to camp this weekend

From kayak camping down to sleeping in a Bivvy - 5 Ways to go Camping Now
Is this the Best Bouldering Spot in Europe? | Europe’s Best Crags, Ep. 12

After seven months, fifteen thousand miles of driving, six countries, and twelve climbing destinations, Jen Randall and Alex Gorham have finally made it to their final crag.q And they have saved the best for last: Chironico, Switzerland is a long drive from the airport but it’s worth every mile. Watch Jen and Alex dive into […]
How to buy a Midlayer
Technical fleeces, down jackets, hybrids and softshells. Picking the right midlayer can be tricky business, so let OAG do the hard work for you
New Cycling App - Mountain High
All hail the new cycling app Mountain High, from Quercus. Mountain High showcases some of cycling’s best routes with breathtaking images and detailed interactive mapping features. Over 50 legendary routes are covered, including classics from the Tour de France, the Vuelta a Espana and the Giro d’Italia. The app integrates with popular cycling app STRAVA […]
The best selfie you’ll ever see
We’re not usually the biggest fans of selfies, but this one is rather special. It’s from Alex Chacon, who spent 3 years travelling through 36 countries to make the ultimate selfie-montage. Warning: watching this video may cause a serious case of of itchy feet…