Posts Tagged ‘scotland’
Reader Adventure, runner-up: “Keep going up, ‘til there is no more up”
We teamed up with Ellis Brigham to offer our readers the chance to become published adventure writers. The first of our runners-up is Chris Murnin, with his story of a hair-raising winter’s day in the Cairngorms.
Team OAG bikes, runs and kayaks Coast2Coast Scotland adventure race 2013
Team OAG takes on yet another grueling challenge to give you an idea of how you too might test yourself in the great outdoors. We’re not pros, we’re not fanatics, but we have a go. This time it’s the Coast2Coast Scotland adventure race. 105 miles of road, loch and punishing trail in the Highlands. We tested some kit too, to help you decide what might work for your next adventure - check out the gear and advice feature on the website
C2C Scotland gear guide and advice
Team OAG tested some great gear on C2C Scotland and learned a few things about adventure racing that may help you if you’re planning something similar. Check out the race report on the website.
The Generation Race: Mountain Bike Orienteering
The Leinster family head to the Scottish Borders for a not-so-casual race against the clock in the Glentress forest, clocking in steep climbs, gnarly descents and more digital check points thanyou can shake your dibber at.
The UK’s Adventure Capital: Fort William
OAG heads to the Scottish Highlands for an action-packed weekend of sea kayaking and mountain biking
New Channel 4 programme gets people climbing
Meet Maggie. She’s 45 and a grandmother. She has a secret talent: climbing. She’s never done it before, but tonight you can watch her navigating a rockface for the first time. Channel Four’s new programme, Hidden Talent, tests 900 people to discover if they have any secret skills they never even knew about. In the […]
Coffee anyone?
Escape Route Bike and Outdoor Shop in Pitlochry, Scotland, is giving out Grower’s Cup coffee between the 11th and 13th May. Made using water boiled on a Primus stove, Grower’s Cup coffee will be available in exchange for a donation to the event charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, so you can enjoy your organic cuppa […]
Go skiing in Scotland this winter
Scottish Ski centres once again team up to offer the all area pass for the 2011/12 season!
Skiers head to Scotland for bargain breaks
Scottish Independent Hostels are reporting a boost in visitor numbers, thanks to the early arrival of the white stuff!
Extra special present at CairnGorm Mountain this Christmas!
The crew at CairnGorm Mountain ski resort have received a pretty special gift this year in the shape of the Pisten Bully 600
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How to make elderflower cordial
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5 reasons to go canoeing this week
May 24, 2014 11:05 -
10 of the best spots for canoe camping
May 23, 2014 09:05 -
The UK’s best canoe / kayak rivers
May 23, 2014 08:05 -
Reclimbing the classics: Episode 1 Hyaena 8b+
May 22, 2014 17:05
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JimmyD:
I wonder if these are better than top end blow up canoes? They should be stiffer
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