The Helpful Hiker

I realised this year that my main hiking boots are 10 years old and, while I love them, they are well overdue a hard earned retirement! After many miles and many adventures, I was really eager to see how the NORTIV 8 FieldLite boots would compare.

The recently launched

The UK has fifteen national parks, and we love them dearly. South Korea has more than twenty, packed into a country smaller than England, and most of them are mountains. Walking is close to a national pastime here, so the trails are well signposted, the paths are busy at weekends, and you are rarely more than a short hop from a summit. Better still, there is something for eve...

The beauty of Thailand’s beaches is undeniable. From the golden sands of Maya Beach, made famous by the 2000 film, The Beach, to Phuket’s shoreline, there are world-famous locations across the country where you can wander beside glittering waters.

But beyond the coast, there is much to love. There are forests, rivers, mountains and historic towns waiting for you...

Preparedness is when you plan for things to go right, but also just in case things go wrong. You have a flight booked in a month or are going on a hike with your best friend on the weekend. Either way, being prepared gives you confidence and helps you feel in control, reducing anxiety.

Experienced ...

Hiking is spending the day climbing steep fells, following winding trails through woodland to discover a panoramic view from a mountain summit. There’s no other feeling like reaching the end of a long hike. However, it’s easy for you to feel burnt out with aching muscles and an appetite that feels impossible to satisfy.

Rather than rushing straight back into everyda...