So, we recently ran a poll on our Instagram asking if you carried a dedicated GPS unit as a backup in your kit. The answers surprised us – 70% of those who responded actually said no.   Now we understand that those answering the poll may be just getting outdoors as a casual hobby, may...Read More

Well, why should you? In this day and age of same day delivery, an app for everything and a society ever reliant on tech why would you want to take a course in what some would say are old fashioned, unnecessary or out of date skills?   Whilst it’s true that thankfully the majority of...Read More

Following on from last weeks blog on get home and “Bug Out” bags, I’d like to share some of my thoughts and sensible preparations you can make when it comes to “Bugging In”. This isn’t a comprehensive guide on what to do by any means but it will hopefully give you an idea of what...Read More

What are they and do you need one? So, I’m assuming you read our piece on being prepared? If not go and take a look at that first… Ok so now we’ve convinced you that being prepared is sensible and were not going all “Doomsday Preppers” on you… if you’ve ever done a bit of...Read More

‘Adventure is not outside man; it is within’ – George Eliot   We are all familiar with the concept of excellence being a habit, that which we repeatedly do. The same can apply for an adventurous mindset. Inspired by the daily routines of entrepreneurs, athletes and military leaders, the following suggestions form the basis of a mindset...Read More

What does mean to me? Mindset. its a word you hear quite a lot of nowadays. At the end of the day, it all comes down to how you visualise something. If someone was to ask you what you feel is an adventure, what would you respond? Would you go with the distant travels or...Read More

Although we are very fond of stating “Adventure is a Mindset” let’s face it mindset alone will not be enough as you try to expand your adventures. A little knowledge goes a long way. As you seek bigger and wilder experiences, you will require gear and some key skills. Be careful at this point though...Read More

The world of guided mountain adventures can be a mysterious place to some. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous one. This is for one main reason. Do you know if your Mountain Leader, the person you have put your trust in, has the qualifications and knowledge to be leading you or the group you...Read More

Background   If I told you I was a prepper I wonder what you would think? My guess is you would think of the US Television show “Doomsday Preppers”, conspiracy theory fans and possibly envisage me stood in the woods dressed like Rambo?   Now, think back to the very beginning of the UK’s Covid-19...Read More