Walking
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Winter Kit For Walkers
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 04-01-19 • -
Top 5 Winter Survival Tips | With Stuart Johnston, MIC
This December Stuart will be joining audiences at our Tiso stores with his top tips for winter walking. We have caught up with Stuart and asked for his Top 5 Winter Survival Tips to keep you safe in the hills this winter. Read more 29-11-18 • -
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... Read more 17-10-18 • -
The Outdoor Hebrides
Earlier this summer, Supported-By-Tiso athlete Bee Leask was invited by Visit Outer Hebrides to explore the islands and sample the activities on offer in this unique location. This is her story... Read more 25-09-18 • -
Bothy Essential Kit
Staying in a bothy is a great outdoor experience. With no creature comforts, and no luxuries, it's a beautiful step back to basics. However, just because the shelter is simple, doesn't mean you don't need the right kit. Just like wild camping, to enjoy a night in a bothy, you need the right... Read more 18-09-18 • -
Bothy Essential Kit
Staying in a bothy is a great outdoor experience. With no creature comforts, and no luxuries, it's a beautiful step back to basics. However, just because the shelter is simple, doesn't mean you don't need the right kit. Just like wild camping, to enjoy a night in a bothy, you need the right... Read more 18-09-18 • -
Southern Bothies
You might associate bothies with Scotland, but there are almost 20 bothies hidden away in England and Wales which make for a great night away from civilisation. We've picked our favourites to give you some inspiration... Read more 28-08-18 • -
A Beginners Bothy Guide | Tiso Blog
Bothies are an important part of Scottish outdoor culture offering free shelter to outdoor enthusiasts, here is our guide to accessing and using bothies around the country. Read more 03-08-18 • -
Sleeping in the Sky - The Lochnagar Round
With the unseasonably dry and warm weather this summer, it's the perfect time for camping, and wild camping can bring a level of accessibility to hills that may seem too much of a challenge for one day. Here, Colin from our head office packs his big bag for an overnighter 1,000m up... Read more 26-07-18 • -
Backpacking Tent Review
Given the myriad options for backpacking tents, choosing a design that suits you best can be challenging. To see the benefits of different designs, materials and fabrics, at a variety of budgets, we challenged four of our staff to pick a tent for the day, check out the features, and then spend a... Read more 19-07-18 • -
My Favourite Things
Whether you're eagerly ticking off Munros or just enjoy walking in the hills, the right kit can make or break a day out. Here, Sophie from our new Aviemore store picks the gear she wouldn't be without... Read more 18-07-18 •
