September 3, 2019
Mule Days Loom In North Carolina
I was delighted to hear about Mule Days. Based in North Carolina, they are not very accessible but that’s a minor detail in feeding the imagination. The small town of Benson, with a population of around 3500, will swell to approximately 30,000 come September 26-29 when the 70th Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration takes place.
September 2, 2019
Trad Climber Anna Taylor Joins Berghaus Team
Berghaus has announced that British trad climber Anna Taylor has joined its team of sponsored athletes. 21-year-old Anna has been climbing since the age of ten and will represent the brand as well as helping to develop and test its outdoor clothing and equipment.
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 31, 2019
Fjällräven Builds On Iconic Kånken
A Fjällräven Kånken backpack must be one of the most recognisable bags in the world. They’re so easy to spot. After all, there is only one Kånken, even if it comes in different shapes and sizes.
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 28, 2019
Explore National Cycle Network Paths On OS Maps
Walking and cycling paths on the National Cycle Network will now be available on official Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping. The new partnership by Sustrans with mapping expert OS will help more people to discover and access the Network. The two organisations have joined forces to provide detailed, user-friendly and accurate information on the Network’s 16575 miles of traffic-free and quiet on-road cycling and walking routes spanning the whole of the UK.
August 27, 2019
Black Diamond Celebrates 26 Years Of Snow Safety Support
On 12 September, Black Diamond Equipment (BD) is hosting, at its Salt Lake City headquarters, the 26th annual fundraising party for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC).
August 26, 2019
