Category: adventure travel
August 11, 2019
Around Loch Lomond And The Trossachs
For too long, I had sped past on my way north to the Highlands and Hebrides. Despite passing Arrochar and its Alps, the lure of the north held me in thrall. It was several years before I finally made it to the summit of the most spectacular peak Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler.
August 7, 2019
prAna Expands Fair Trade Programme
In 2010, prAna was the first North American apparel company to partner up with Fair Trade USA, a non-profit organisation that certifies goods manufactured in developing countries meeting specific standards in terms of wages, individual or community well-being and environmental impact. It then produced the Soul Tee by Fair Trade standards. Today, the brand has converted many of its factories to Fair Trade Certified.
August 5, 2019
Polygiene Wins Outdoor Award
After dedicated outdoor testing and lively discussions in a remote mountain area of Austria, an international jury came up with the winners of Scandinavian Outdoor Awards for next year’s spring/summer season. Announced at OutDoor by ISPO, the jury stated that the Sustainability Award winner Polygiene/Odor Crunch, ‘can be a game changer, not only for the outdoor business but for the entire apparel industry.’
August 3, 2019
Salewa To Stop Plastic Packaging
Mountain sports equipment manufacturer Salewa is extending its commitment to sustainability by doing away with plastic packaging. Environmental protection is an integral part of the overall sustainability strategy of its parent company, the Oberalp Group. From July 2019, the company has been shipping 60% of products purchased via its ecommerce site in a speciallymade Salewa Grassbox.
August 2, 2019
Eco Engineering Drives Polartec Evolution
With the term Eco-Engineering™ (an initiative aiming to use recycled and biodegradable materials across the whole product line), Polartec captured my imagination. With its products, it created not only a new category but also revised expectations on the performance of outdoor clothing.
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 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 23, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 