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UK Walks: Point of Sleat – Isle of Skye

Point of Sleat – Isle of Skye

Distance – 4.8 Miles Ascent– 900ft / 274 Meters Highest Point – N/A Time Taken – Three Hours Difficulty – Easy The Isle of Skye is a fantastic place to visit and has some of the best walking, camping and mountaineering, the UK has to offer. The Isle of Skye is commonly referred to as …

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How Are Walks Graded (Difficulty) From Easy To Serve

How Are Walks Graded (Difficulty) From Easy To Serve

Deciding what difficulty grade to give to each walk is often a tough choice as it depends on the person who is walking that route and what age, level of fitness and hiking experience they have to decide how steep a walk is. A vertical wall is a very difficult mountain climb for the average …

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Expert Advice: How to Keep Warm Inside Your Tent

How to Keep Warm Inside Your Tent When Camping In The Winter

Tents shelter you from the wind and rain, but can’t safeguard you from the cold. If you are camping out in the winter, you’ll want to follow the following steps to keep yourself warm. Eight Steps Go to bed already wearing warm nightclothes. Once your body gets cold, it’s tough to warm it up again. …

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Expert Advice: How To Choose Hiking Shoes

Expert Advice – How To Choose Hiking Shoes

I’ve got a few pair of hiking shoes in my collection, ranging from a pair of La Sportiva Nucleo High GTX which I think are the best long-range walking boots on the market today, to a pair of GTX VS which are great mid-range boots. Still, if I’m out for a walk in the countryside …

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Expert Advice: How to Waterproof Hiking Boots

How to Waterproof Hiking Boots

You would be forgiven to think that because modern boots are now treated with Durable Water Repellent that you don’t need to treat them. To a certain extent, that is true. Your boots will stay waterproof for a reasonable length of time. The only problem is it won’t last. When the water starts to soak …

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Expert Advice: How to Wash Waterproof Jackets & Clothing

How to Wash Waterproof Jackets & Clothing

There are many myths across the internet regarding waterproof clothing and what you’re allowed to do, and whatnot. The truth is that you’re waterproof jacket is not going to stay waterproof for ever, whether you wash it, don’t wash it, or only wash it by hand. The minute you start wearing it outside, the waterproof …

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