Category: nature
September 1, 2019
Crafting MTB Trails In Italy
The hills surrounding Massa Marittima in south-western Tuscany are becoming a real hotspot for mountain biking. Every year, the ‘Trail Brothers’ bring together volunteers from all over the world to build new trails offering plenty of flow and fun under the Mediterranean sun.
August 30, 2019
Hurrah For National Trust’s Hillfort Heroes!
Dozens of National Trust volunteer rangers have spent three months unearthing an array of wildlife and rare archaeological finds at one of the most ancient sites in the UK. Glow worms, butterflies, rare bugs and birds are among the species identified at the stunning and historic sites across Dorset and Wiltshire since May.
August 29, 2019
Fjällräven Offers Four New Classics
Trekking expedition style – backpacking with your own equipment, setting up your own tent, cooking your own food and walking at your own pace, together with like-minded people – is what it’s all about. The Fjällräven Classic events in Sweden, Denmark, Colorado and Hong Kong have become popular elements in the global outdoor calendar. These events have also changed Fjällräven as the brand has moved from working in the outdoor business to also working in the experience business. 2020 sees the start of a long-term commitment to the expansion of the Fjällräven brand by offering no less than eight Fjällräven Classics across the globe: Sweden, USA, Denmark, South Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, UK and China.
August 19, 2019
Houdini’s Product Innovation Agenda
Wool shell layers, non-shedding fleece and an R&D project for biodegradable synthetics are among key initiatives from Swedish outdoor brand Houdini Sportswear in its Fall Winter 2019 collection.
August 18, 2019
Box Hill Is Tops For Cycling Climbs
According to exercise app Strava, the UK’s National Trust property Box Hill has beaten the winding French Alpine passes to be crowned the most popular cycling hill climb in the world.
August 17, 2019
Speaking Nature’s Language
What do you think of when you hear the words: tweet, web, stream, cloud? Do you think of birds, spiders, rivers and skies? Or messaging, data and live video? A new study has shown that our language for the natural world is being lost or overtaken by uses that refer to digital technology, especially among younger generations.
August 14, 2019
In South Tyrol With Mountain Guide Michi
Off to Italy with a German phrase book? Well, it makes sense if you’re visiting the South Tyrol and, with place names in both Italian and German, you get double your money’s worth. We were told shortly after we arrived that ‘The British discovered the South Tyrol – and then forgot about it!’. In just a few days, we discovered just what a loss that oversight has been.
August 11, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 