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08.10.2024

2024 Overall British Enduro Champion

Sonder Rider Harvey Rollason secures his crown, rounding off the British National Enduro Series with an overall win. He lit up the scene, showcasin...
Our Use of Recycled Materials
06.04.2022

Our Use of Recycled Materials

We’re doing our bit. And we always have. We’re on a long journey towards being an even more environmentally and socially responsible business. Part...
Clothing for winter trail running
01.10.2024

Dressing for Autumn and Winter Trail Running

As the days become shorter and the weather turns colder and wetter, heading out for a run can present more challenges than usual. However, with the...
Axiom is a group tent that gobbles up your kit
30.07.2024

Axiom is a group tent that gobbles up your kit

Trek & Mountain have selected our Axiom 4-person tent for their tried and tested review this month. They describe Axiom as a 4-person, 3 season...
Steph Wetherell
06.06.2024

Steph Wetherell

Steph is a keen hiker with a passion for long distance paths, and always has a wish list of routes across the UK and further afield. She is based i...

Daring Deeds

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2024 Overall British Enduro Champion
08.10.2024

2024 Overall British Enduro Champion

Sonder Rider Harvey Rollason secures his crown, rounding off the British National Enduro Series with an overall win. He lit up the scene, showcasin...
Going Ultra
11.09.2024

Going Ultra

In summer 2024 alpkiteer Kate Rew jumped from swimming 10km to 24km. She explains the mindset switch that enabled her to do it. Kate Rew and Camer...
Cairngorm Loop XL on a full-susser
16.07.2024

Cairngorm Loop XL on a full-susser

With the newly revised Sonder Cortex set to land in June, I’d been scratching my head about a suitable testing challenge for this updated version o...

Events

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Our Use of Recycled Materials
06.04.2022

Our Use of Recycled Materials

We’re doing our bit. And we always have. We’re on a long journey towards being an even more environmentally and socially responsible business. Part...
March's Sewing Stories
25.03.2022

March's Sewing Stories

This is the fifth installment in our Sewing Stories series. That means we’ve told 25 lovely stories of keeping gear going longer, making it fit and...
A Treasured Outdoor Moment - Bivvying with friends
06.01.2022

A Treasured Outdoor Moment - Bivvying with friends

A Treasured Outdoor Moment - Conor Watt   My treasured moment is from this summer. Three friends and I went up to Ogof Owain Glyndŵr, on Moel yr Og...

Spotlight

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Dressing for Autumn and Winter Trail Running
01.10.2024

Dressing for Autumn and Winter Trail Running

As the days become shorter and the weather turns colder and wetter, heading out for a run can present more challenges than usual. However, with the...
How to prepare for the Winter running season
29.09.2024

How to prepare for the Winter running season

There's always a sense of satisfaction from forcing yourself outside into the dark, the damp and the cold. But sometimes that's all there is! Winte...
5 reasons to buy an ex-demo bike
19.09.2024

5 reasons to buy an ex-demo bike

Ready to score a sweet ride without breaking the bank? Buckle up (or should we say, clip in?) because we're about to spill the beans on why we thin...

Kudos

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Axiom is a group tent that gobbles up your kit
30.07.2024

Axiom is a group tent that gobbles up your kit

Trek & Mountain have selected our Axiom 4-person tent for their tried and tested review this month. They describe Axiom as a 4-person, 3 season...
Parallax waterproof trousers are the Editors lightweight choice
30.07.2024

Parallax waterproof trousers are the Editors lightweight choice

Trek and Mountain compare our Parallax waterproof trousers against eight of the best lightweight waterproof trousers for summer hillwalking. With t...
Why a semi-geodesic tent is good for lightweight backpacking
04.06.2024

Why a semi-geodesic tent is good for lightweight backpacking

The Ordos 2 is a lightweight tent for backpacking. James Forrest, one of the UK's most high profile and experienced outdoor writers, tested the Alp...

Alpkiteers

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Steph Wetherell
06.06.2024

Steph Wetherell

Steph is a keen hiker with a passion for long distance paths, and always has a wish list of routes across the UK and further afield. She is based i...
Ed Pratt
06.06.2024

Ed Pratt

Globe peddler, One wheel extraordinaire and adventurer based in the UK. Ed is a true adventurer, never shying away to explore our wild places in le...
Saoirse Pottie
06.06.2024

Saoirse Pottie

Continental crosser, wildlife lover and gravel bike whisperer based in the UK. Saoirse is an Irish Lass that loves to explore new trails in new pla...