July 31, 2019
Month: July 2019
July 29, 2019
Record Sum Raised For EOCA At OutDoor by ISPO
Records were broken for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) at the recent OutDoor by ISPO trade show in Munich in terms of the amount of money raised for conservation. Generous donations by members to the Conservation Fundraiser, the number of members organising fundraising events on their own stands for EOCA and new members signing up to the association all contributed to €39,342 being raised.
July 28, 2019
On Foot In Slovenia
Situated in Central Europe, the small but beautiful country of Slovenia has an amazing diversity of scenery, none more so than the spectacular Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park at its centre with the clear waters of lakes Bled and Bohinj.
July 27, 2019
Greening Lightweight Outdoor Life
When Helinox launched its first lightweight, sturdy chair in 2012 it helped to define a new category of outdoor furniture that has extended from seating for backpackers to mainstream outdoor life. It is now a world leader in the design and production of cutting-edge lightweight outdoor equipment and furniture, including chairs, cots and tables, shade, trekking poles and umbrellas.
July 26, 2019
Six Moon Designs Wins OutDoor Awards
Six Moon Designs, a leader in affordable ultralight gear, received double ‘Winner’ status for its Gatewood Cape in the Rain Apparel category and its Lunar Solo tent in the Tents category.
July 25, 2019
Forest School Methods Have Positive Impacts
New research, published last month in the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) publication, The Geographical Journal, reveals that children enjoy Forest School activities yet some children struggle to frame the skills and knowledge they develop in these more informal settings as educational when compared with traditional learning activities that are associated with the current National Curriculum.
July 24, 2019
Big Agnes Launches CDT Section Guide
Named for a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, Big Agnes, the award-wining manufacturer of tents, sleeping bags, pads, camp furniture and apparel, has introduced a comprehensive online trail guide for the Colorado section of the Continental Divide Trail.
July 23, 2019
Marmot Launches New Mountain Performance Line
Whilst many outdoor brands are scrambling for lifestyle/urban outdoors markets, for Spring 2020, Marmot LLC is designing its line from its roots with the launch of its ‘technologically advanced all-mountain performance collection, designed for athletes at the pinnacle of outdoor sports.’
July 22, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 