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Wild Camping Scotland: A Beginners Guide
Wild Camping differs from staying at your favourite holiday park. Instead of parking to pitch, wild campers carry their own kit and are completely self-sufficient. In this blog, we share our top tips about what to bring wild camping and how to get started! Read more 22-02-22 • -
Winter Mountaineering Top Tips | #ThinkWINTER
Whether you're a mountaineering novice or a seasoned climber, we all want to be prepared when hiking in the winter. Mountaineering Scotland campaigns to protect Scotland's mountains and educates those who want to use them - whether that be hillwalkers, mountaineers or skiers and here are their... Read more 20-02-22 • -
The Scottish Ski Resorts | Guide
Skiing in Scotland isn't exactly what you'll find in Les Trois Vallées or Zermatt - actually, what you'll find in Scotland is arguably more adventure, accessibility and more affordable options.We want to inspire you to get out and experience the beauty of skiing in the Scottish mountains. Our... Read more 13-01-22 • -
Mindful Bikepacking | A Journey Through Scotland
The bikepacking world has been a buzz this last week with talk of the new European Divide route release: a 4723 mile mostly off-road route spanning the European continent from the Arctic Ocean in Norway down to the Atlantic coast in Portugal. The creator is Andy Cox, a cycling nomad who has spent... Read more 04-06-21 • -
ThinkWINTER part 2 | Refining Your Plans
What do you need to think about when you plan winter trips to the hills and mountains? Find out more about using weather and avalanche forecasts to help you plan your day and get the most out of your time this winter. Read more 26-12-20 • -
ThinkWINTER part 1 | Planning Your Journey
What do you need to think about when you plan winter trips to the hills and mountains? Learn how to use the weather and avalanche forecasts to help you plan your day and be aware of key points along the journey. Read more 14-12-20 • -
The 5 Best Beginner Stand-up Paddleboard locations near Edinburgh | Tiso Blog
Stand-up paddleboarding (also known as SUPing) has boomed in recent years! People from all walks of life are taking up this sport and reaping the benefits of getting into nature. There are some great paddle boarding locations across Scotland and many beginner friendly sites are just a stone’s... Read more 23-07-20 • -
Bring The Outdoors In | Top 10 Adventure Books
Staying motivated can be difficult when you're stuck at home, dreaming about the hills. To help combat the air of uncertainty and frustration, we've chosen our top ten adventure books so you can sit down, chill out, and let your mind roam the wild places of the world. Read more 03-04-20 • -
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 •
