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Waterproof Fabrics Explained
We all know, summer in Scotland will often entail all four seasons in one day but as Billy Connolly said “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing” and with Tiso’s fantastic range of Waterproofs there is no excuse for being caught out this summer. Our Waterproofs range includes fantastic products from Arcteryx, Jack Wolfskin, Rab, Sprayway, Berghaus and many more! Our Waterproof products feature state-of-the-art fabrics designed to help keep you dry while allowing your sweat […]
Wild Lochaber Festival 2013
As Scotland celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, the Lochaber region is set to host the second Wild Lochaber Festival. The week-long festival is a celebration of the diverse nature and stunning landscape of the Scottish region, which is home to some of the most iconic images of the national landscape including Ben Nevis, Glencoe, the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, the Small Isles. Lochaber is famed as a place for seeing amazing wildlife, including otters, whales, dolphins, basking sharks, sea eagles and […]
Riders get set for two new MTB events
Did you take part in last year’s Muckmedden mountain biking event? If so, you will already know how much fun these events can be. This year, two new MTB’ing events have been added to the calendar. Muckmedden Eliminator On July 27/28, the Eliminator takes place at Newburgh, Fife, and promises a head-to-head downhill race for adrenaline-seeking riders. The race organisers say: “This event starts with a flat-out slalom on open hillside, drops into a steep forest section and ends with […]
Guide to summer camping
Scots are embracing the continuing staycation with a renewed focus on camping. Tourism insiders have witnessed a growth in the back-to-basics style holiday – and the demand for more luxury end tents and camping nit reveals that families are keen Getting started on your camping trip Where to camp in Scotland If you plan to wild camp remember to follow the Scottish Outdoors access Code and act responsibly. For people who prefer the extra facilities of a campsite, such as toilets, […]
Join the mountain biking enduro trend
The latest trend in mountain biking events in Scotland is enduros. Originating from the off-road motorbike world, enduros are cross-country events that include timed downhill stages. In 2013, there are at least six enduro MTB competitions taking place. For groups of mountain bike riders these events are a great outing. Over much of the longer cross-country sections there is no stopwatch so you can ride sociably. Then, at a timed stage, riders can push the pace to try to beat […]
How will you celebrate John Muir Day?
If Scotland’s wild places matter to you, then the chances are you’ve heard of John Muir. The 19th century Scot-born American is hailed as the father of national parks and a pioneer conservationist. And now, on the 175th anniversary of his birth, Muir is to be celebrated on the first ever Scottish John Muir Day. Next April, too, this remarkable man’s name will be connected to an extended long-distance trail called the John Muir Trail. The existing John Muir Way, […]
Choosing the right waterproof jacket
Whatever the season in Scotland, a waterproof jacket is an essential item for walking (and for climbing, mountaineering, cycling etc). But with so many jackets to choose from where do you start when choosing the right waterproof jacket for you? Budget, activity, time of year, size, gender, fit, use and even colour preference are all important. Here’s a guide to choosing a waterproof jacket. When will you wear the waterproof jacket? The season will generally dictate the type of waterproof […]
The Cairngorm 4000ers on Ski (Almost)
Ever since the heavy snow of 2009-10 encouraged me to lay down the ice axes and pick up a pair of skis, I have dreamt of completing perhaps the biggest and best single challenge that Scotland has to offer ski mountaineers: the round of the 4000ft mountains of the Cairngorms. These peaks number 2 to 6 on the list of Britain’s highest hills – Ben Macdui, Braeriach, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine (The Angels Peak) and Cairngorm. The route […]
Will you sign up for 5×50 challenge 2013?
A fitness challenge returns for 2013 and looks set to attract even more people than the inaugural event last year. Known as the 5×50 Challenge, the event begins on March 31 and challenges people of all ages and fitness levels to walk, run, cycle or do any kind of activity for 5k or 30 minutes each day. Sounds ok so far, doesn’t it? Except the real challenge is to do your fitness activity for 50 consecutive days, finishing on May […]
Man v Horse race in Scottish Highlands
You’ll be needing a pair of off-road and trail running shoes for this Man versus Horse event in the Highlands. On Sunday, April 21 dozens of horses and their riders will line up above Loch Ness against a similar number of runners in the region’s second annual 26km Man vs Horse Challenge. Starting from the Whitebridge Hotel the runners will be piped out at 11am and the horses will set off in staggered starts. The race follows a linear route, […]
