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What a night in a mountain hut is really like and what you should expect When I was a kid …

Why hiking in the mountains requires awareness and preparation A few weeks ago, while I was guiding in the Dolomites …

Why changing plans in the mountains is never a bad idea   I looked out the window and there was …

Tales of a trip to the end of the world   At the end of 2023 I set off to …

On foot around Scotland’s best kept secret This article was first published on UK Hillwalking. Somewhere in Scotland “It’s not even …

A tale of my first high altitude expedition This article was first published on UK Hillwalking.   6962 metres. It’s high, …

Easy snowshoeing routes away from the Chamonix crowds This article was first published on UK Hillwalking. Every mountain sports enthusiast has …

This article was first published on UK Hillwalking. The Dolomites are renowned worldwide for having some of the most amazing and …

This article was first published on UK Hillwalking.   There are a few places in the world that, even after one …