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Ambleside Festival

Leanne Hyland, 20 August 2010 09:36

Just in case you need an excuse to head to the Lakes next month, check out Ambleside’s new outdoor adventure festival. Four days packed with activities from climbing and paraponting to mountain biking and open water swims. Events planned at the festival, which will be held from the 16th – 19th September, include; gorge scrambling, guided walks, canoe and kayak ...

Amputees Summit Kilimanjaro

Leanne Hyland, 13 August 2010 16:36

Three US amputee war veterans successfully climbed Mt Kilimanjaro on Sunday in an attempt to inspire others with disabilities. Neil Duncan, 26, Kirk Bauer, 62, and Dan Nevins, 37 - veterans of Afghanistan, Vietnam and Iraq, conquered unforgiving terrains on their treacherous six day hike ascending Africa’s highest peak at 5,981m. Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA, Bauer commented, “If ...

Wild camping for the first time

Leanne Hyland, 29 July 2010 15:27

Wild camping gives you the opportunity to extend your walks out on the hills, unrestrained by daylight hours or public transport. Nature can be experienced truly first hand, unspoilt by busy routes or climbing hotspots. Not only that, “It gives you a tremendous sense of well-being” says TRAIL reader and wild camping enthusiast Terry Abraham. “The sense of freedom you ...

How to get into adventure racing

Leanne Hyland, 25 June 2010 16:03

Ever wanted to try adventure racing, but put off by months of hard work and training? “Just get out there and do it” says Cheryl Frost from Open Adventure. “Before you know it you will be ready to challenge those top teams”. Adventure racing does not have to require months of preparation, event’s themselves are excellent practise and teach you ...

Gear up for Ride + Stride

Leanne Hyland, 25 June 2010 16:01

Join thousands up and down the country this September and take part in Ride + Stride 2010, the sponsored trek or bike ride that takes walkers on a tour of England’s historic church sites and beautiful countryside. This year’s event, which will raise money for the conservation of our oldest churches, will take place on September 11th. More than 13,000 ...

Shake it out this summer!

Leanne Hyland, 17 June 2010 14:49

This year in addition to the Cliffhanger Festival which features the Bouldering World Cup, is The Big Shake Out Weekend. And for the first time this event will have camping facilities 15 mins walk from the site. “It’s great as it means that people can come and look around the event, but not waste a weekend as they will also ...

Cumbria Shootings

Leanne Hyland, 03 June 2010 15:08

Police are reassuring walkers that the Lake District is still “very much open for business” despite yesterday’s shootings, which saw widespread panic flood through west Cumbria. Investigations are underway after 13 people were killed and 11 injured when taxi driver Derrick Bird went on a gun rampage, before his vehicle was found abandoned and his body recovered near Boot. “Whilst ...

Teachers Attempt Welsh 3000’s

Leanne Hyland, 27 May 2010 14:58

A group of intrepid teachers have decided to get out of the classroom this summer and take on the Welsh 3000’s challenge to raise money for charity. The walk involves the ascent of all 14 peaks above 3000ft in North Wales with a total distance of 26 miles and overall ascent of 11,500ft. Head of outdoor education and co-creator of ...

Cab-a-bag

Leanne Hyland, 18 March 2010 16:39

Walkers tackling the stunning Ceredigion Coast Path will soon have the choice of their luggage being carried for them following the launch of a new Cab-a-bag service. The scheme will see taxis forwarding walkers’ luggage to their next overnight stop along the 62 mile stretch of Welsh coastline, one of Britain’s most popular coastal walks which runs from the Dyfi ...

Become an Outdoor Writer

Leanne Hyland, 18 March 2010 16:17

Ever wanted to be an outdoor writer? Then join award winning author Mark Cocker and biologist Nigel Brown this summer on their new nature writing course. The 4 1/2 day residential course, suitable for both beginners and experienced writers, will take place from May 24th – 29th at Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, North Wales. Each day participants will get the chance ...

New youngest British female attempts Everest

Leanne Hyland, 15 March 2010 14:40

A British girl of 22 will attempt to break the world record of being the youngest climber of Mount Everest when she scales the mountain in May to raise money for Global Angels Children’s Charity. Bonita Norris will auction off three flags to help raise money for her trek; the flags will contain a personal message from each of the ...

Walking team raise £40,000 for Cumbria Foundation

Leanne Hyland, 11 March 2010 14:27

A group of outdoor gear manufacturers have raised £40,000 to help victims of the recent Cumbrian floods by completing a 140 mile hike. The eight-strong team from the New Balance factory started the trek from Warrington in Cheshire and finished at Dovenby Hall just outside Cockermouth 4 days later. Walk coordinator Eddie McDermott said: “We wanted the walk to be ...

Alan Hinkes escapes avalanche – in the Lakes!

Leanne Hyland, 09 March 2010 15:24

Legendary mountaineer Alan Hinkes - the only Brit to have climbed all 14 8000m peaks – almost slid to his death on Wednesday when an avalanche struck in the Lake District. The snow slope gave way as Alan attempted a solo climb at Window Gully, Borrowdale, a spot prone to avalanches. Alan said: “The slope released and started an avalanche with me ...

What’s it like to go Via Ferrata-ing?

Leanne Hyland, 17 February 2010 10:47

Head to Arabba in the Italian Dolomites to find out what it’s like to get your hands on some real rocks. If, like me, you want to experience the thrill of the mountains but lack the technical skills, make the Via Ferrata, a combination of fixed cables, ladders and bridges, the stepping stone to up your mountaineering skills this summer. ...

Helvellyn Fell Top Assessor

Leanne Hyland, 11 February 2010 14:45

Most of us climb mountains for fun. Jason Taylor, new fell top assessor for Helvellyn in the Lake District gets paid to do so. Jason beat stiff competition last December to get one of the best jobs in the outdoors. We spoke to him to find out what a typical day in the mountains involves for him. What exactly does ...

BMC Discounted Courses

Leanne Hyland, 11 February 2010 14:43

Want to sharpen your hill skills? Then Plas y Brenin will be offering up to 50% discounted hill walking courses in May this year exclusive to BMC members. The courses range from 2 day weekend GPS skills to a maximum of 5 day intensive courses covering all aspects of walking and navigation in Snowdonia. You can learn to scramble, discover ...

Britain's most beautiful marathon

Leanne Hyland, 08 February 2010 15:58

Would you like the opportunity to run in what has been deemed “Britain’s most beautiful marathon”? The new international Kielder Marathon will open on October 17th later this year. Participants will have the opportunity to race the 26 scenic miles alongside former Olympic athlete Steve Cram, who came up with the idea for the race. The event, in which all ...

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