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Pack a tent and head for the hills with our total guide to wild camping from our editor, Sian Lewis.
Walking tips Hill walking is one of the most popular outdoor activities. Here are some of the basics you should know...
Get started Mountain biking has something to offer all different skill levels. Alison Ledger tells you how to get...
Balance and Movement Windsurfing looks pretty technical. However, if you focus on doing the basics well, most of the...
T he Lowdown: sea kayaking Heading out into the open ocean in a small kayak may seem like an exhilarating adventure,...
Your questions answered... If you would love to scuba diveand want to get some facts about the sport see our answers...
Girls on the up More and more women are taking up climbing.
Head for Heights Savell Martin and his wife Jo find they both have a head for heights when they have a go at tackling...
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national body for all forms of boating... The RYA is responsible for a...
Alison Ledger and three friends sign up for a PADI course, their first underwater adventure, that turns out to be an...
Take me higher Most people start climbing on indoor walls – but how easy is it to get started climbing outdoors? And...
It is 100 years since the official marathon distance was set at 26 miles and 385 yards. This is equivalent to 42.192...
My First Ski Trip Nobody forgets their first time. Ski virgin Alison Ledger is stunned to find her snow legs among the...
Learn the lingo with explanations for some of the most common mountain biking terms.
Rock "N" Roll... Learning with a pro may seem like a dream come true, but mountain biking with Steve Peat, downhill...
