The Cape Wrath Trail is rated as one of the toughest and remotest long distance walks in the UK - this blog explains how Cathy & Ali joined up with one of our customers from The Climbers Shop, Ambleside to backpack and bothy through 200 miles of Scotlands finest mountain scenery. There was every weather and a military firing range to get through as well as rampant stags! Did they make it to the famous lighthouse at the end?

There are big changes happening in the world of waterproof clothing. They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies so we can enjoy hill waling, backpacking, trail running, hiking, climbing and mountaineering.

Great advice on how to choose freeze dried meals for backpacking and expeditions.

Learn the difference between water filters, water purifiers, UV and chemical treatments so you can enjoy safe drinking and cooking water while travelling, hiking, backpacking, camping, trekking, and on expedition.

Information and advice on what to think about when choosing a tent for camping, backpacking, fast and light adventures and mountaineering expeditions.

All you need to know about down and synthetic insulated clothing and how to use it effectively to keep you warm while climbing, mountaineering, walking and camping.

Great questions to think about when you are buying a headtorch or lantern for hill walking, running, climbing or camping.