Take a hike for higher psychological well being

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An outside motion, The Hike Society by Columbia, is providing coaching to greater than 20 group leaders throughout the UK. The coaching goals to affix the dots between the ability of group, nature and psychological well being, forward The Hike Society’s Annual Basic Hike from April 29 to 30. The initiative hopes to equip mountaineering teams …

Evaluate: inov-8 Roclite Professional G 400 GTX V2 strolling boots

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I’m already a fan of the inov-8 Roclite Professional G 400 GTX strolling boots and now the model has up to date the mannequin with their V2 model. inov-8 says of the brand new V2 mannequin: “New higherand midsole applied sciences ship larger consolation, a greater match, extra safety and help,elevated vitality return and longer …

Evaluation: Outside Analysis Alti mitts

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I’m all the time searching for winter gloves to maintain my palms heat. I undergo with Raynaud’s Syndrome and it has change into worse through the years, so I’m completely happy after I discover gloves or mittens that hold my palms and fingers heat. I used to be despatched a pair of Outside Analysis Alti …

Evaluate: AKU Rocket DFS GTX quick climbing shoe

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The AKU Rocket DFS GTX sneakers have been designed for quick climbing. It’s appropriate for a variety of trails and particularly for technical terrain. I’ve been testing the footwear in Scotland. Options embody: Vibram Traction Lug expertise that AKU claims will “enhance traction and grip by 25% due to the particular design”. Vibram® megagrip 6mm …

Kevin Woods’ Winter 282 movie in cimemas now

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Movie maker, mountaineer and musician Kevin Woods has introduced the Scottish cinema launch of “Winter 282”, which follows his journey round all 282 Munros in a single winter. The movie discusses the problem, situations and legacy left by those that have beforehand walked a continuous spherical of the Scottish mountains with a peak of 3000ft …

Corbett bagging: Ben Tirran, Glen Clova

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My pal Ben and I had been lucky with the climate for a stunning horseshoe stroll of the Corbett, Ben Tirran, at Glen Clova, close to Kirriemuir, within the area of Angus. The mountain summit, which is definitely known as The Goet, reaches to nearly Munro peak. It’s potential to stroll a shorter return route …

How the Design of Corners Impacts Velocity

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Posted April 21, 2023 in Weblog Half 4 of our sequence on Constructing Safer Streets Car turning a smaller nook, Alta Planning, Nook Design For All Customers 2020 By Ruth Rosas, Mike McGinn, Ian Thomas Velocity issues, and it significantly issues at intersections the place autos and pedestrians work together. We need to allow you …

Bike and hike: Two Corrour Munros and a Corbett

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My pal Cath and I loved a bike-and-hike journey to the distant Scottish property of Corrour. We bagged two Munros, Sgòr Gaibhre and Càrn Dearg, and the Corbett, Meall na Meoig – Beinn Pharlagain. Cath setting off. Bikepacking, wild tenting – and dinner at a restaurant Cath and I left a automobile beside the B846, …

Evaluation: Silva Path Runner Free H head torch

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I’ve been testing the `Silva Path Runner Free H Head Torch. I additionally lent the headlamp to a pal to present it a attempt. In my expertise, there’s a stability to be sought in gentle output (lumens), weight of the headtorch and ease of use. I’ve examined many head lamps through the years and I …

Munro bagging: A terrific run on Meall Chuaich, Dalwhinnie

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My pal Cath and I began a two-day journey with a reasonably speedy outing to the summit of the Munro, Meall Chuaich, close to Dalwhinnie. We began from a layby on A9, simply south of Cuaich. Observe: There may be another choice from Glen Tromie, which gives an extended bike rode however a brief hike …