Hibernation
Turns out, I’m not a winter walker. Hibernation isn’t good for getting hike fit, but the shorter days…
Base weight bias
If you ever show your fellow hikers online what you’re packing for a trip, two things are pretty…
What I learnt on a shakedown
What is a shakedown? A shakedown is where you pack everything you’re planning to take on a long…
Walking is free, long distance hiking isn’t
To do the Coast to Coast, or presumably any long distance hike, in comfort – staying in hotels/pubs/B&Bs,…
My first “long” walk
What counts as a long walk? That’s entirely up to you, you’re the one walking it so you…
These boots are made for walking
I live in walking shoes in the winter, so I can go to the shop without ending up…
From unfit to (not quite) hike fit
If you ever walk past my house … don’t be surprised if you spot me lunging my way…
Choosing a rucksack for long distance hiking
Some serious baggage A comfortable rucksack is essential for any kind of long distance hiking and I decided…
Can you start hiking when you’re middle-aged and unfit?
It seemed such an extraordinary notion – the idea that I could set off from home and walk…
