Scotland
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Mountain Bothies Association
Whilst you don’t have to pay to stay in a bothy, there is a considerable cost associated with these fine resources which comes in the form of the cost of materials necessary to repair and keep the buildings wind and waterproof, plus the time and energy expended by volunteers in undertaking this... Read more 12-02-20 • -
Winter Kit For Walkers 2019
Walking in the hills is the most accessible mountain sport, and on a good day, can be a complete joy to experience. Winter conditions can enhance the experience ten-fold, or can turn a good day out into a dangerous situation. However, with a little preparation, the right kit (plus the knowledge... Read more 02-12-19 • -
Blues Grand Prix 2019 Results
Thanks to everyone who came along to compete and support our 34th Blues Grand Prix - hope you all had a great day of skiing! Thanks also to the Alpine Training Centre and Lothian Ski Racing for their free race support. Results are below by category and in PDF format. Please click to download. Read more 03-09-19 • -
Riding The Spey
Last summer our Aviemore store team took on a 3-day descent of the River Spey from Grantown-on-Spey to its mouth near Buckie on the north-east coast. Louise & Bruce shared a boat along with a very excitable cocker spaniel, Pollaidh - would they make it to the sea without getting wet? Read on to... Read more 01-08-19 • -
Top 10 Scottish Beaches
The sun is out, the temperature is soaring, it's the best time to be out adventuring. Unfortunately, Katy chose this week to complete her work experience in Tiso HQ... To soften the blow of being inside and missing out on all the vitamin D in the air, we asked her to pick Scotland's top ten... Read more 24-07-19 • -
Corrour To Dalwhinnie | A Point-To-Point Adventure
This spring we joined forces with two of our favourite brands, RAB and Lowe Alpine, to set our Ambassadors & Supported Athletes a challenge. Mollie, Tristan and Iona were tasked with planning the perfect Scottish point-to-point hike, using only public transport! Read more 06-06-19 • -
Midweek Missions | Camping On A School Night
Whilst we love the big, open wild places, the long walks, big climbs & hidden valleys, there's often plenty of nature right on your doorstep, all you need to do is find it. Below we've listed 5 locations that are ripe for wild camping in the middle of a working week. Minimal travel, maximum fun,... Read more 28-02-19 • -
Blues Heritage
Blues Ski started way back in 1977 and since then has been an integral part of the Scottish skiing community, sponsoring races & athletes all the way through to the present. Here we interview Blues Ski founder Graeme Spinks, and Olympian racer & Blues Ski Team member Ross Blyth, about how Blues... Read more 18-02-19 • -
Heavy Flak
It seems like winter conditions barely arrived in Scotland before they disappeared again, but fortunately there was just enought time for Tiso Ambassador Uisdean Hawthorn & climbing partner Murdo Jamieson to get climbing, putting up a first-winter-ascent of Heavy Flak on Beinn Eighe, Torridon. Read more 18-02-19 • -
Outdoor Hebrides
This is your chance to discover the stunning natural beauty of the Outer Hebrides. Explore the spectacular coastline of Harris in a sea kayak, enjoy the thrill of mountain biking in Lewis, and spot fascinating wildlife on a sea cruise. With three nights’ accommodation in a glamping pod and return... Read more 15-02-19 • -
Step Up to Mountaineering | 5 Winter Mountaineering Routes For Beginners
Winter walking provides a great feeling of remoteness, but stepping up to slightly more challenging routes brings a whole new level of excitement and satisfaction. Fortunately, the UK has dozens of routes for virtually all levels of walkers, scramblers, climbers & mountaineers. This is our top 5... Read more 05-02-19 •
