Sometimes in the adventure community we only focus on staying warm in the cold. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a lifesaver and we should absolutely know how to when the going gets chilly, but what about when you head to hotter climes? Being too hot or exposed can be just as uncomfortable and, in the extreme, dangerous. Well, our friends at Robens have thought all this through for us. One of the most exciting features of their Track Range of tents is the Flexpitch system. This allows you to fully pitch the tent, with fly sheet and mesh inner for full protection, choose just the mesh inner for max ven ..read more

St Helena Island is a subtropical paradise roughly halfway between Africa and South America – one of the most remote islands on Earth. Isolation has always been a part of life on the 47sq. mile island, but it has forged a community with an unmatchable sense of togetherness, culture, resilience, and hospitality. With a bourgeoning tourism industry, it is the perfect place to escape to this winter if you want to disconnect from the pressures of the modern world, and reconnect with what truly matters in life – people and nature. A world away from the dark and freezing UK winter, St Helena‘s hotte ..read more

As we await the warmth of summer and the frosty winds of winter continue to whisper past us, it’s key to keep ourselves well insulated on our adventures. But how do you choose an insulated jacket? And what type of insulation is best? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Rab, in a battle of the insulations; bringing you a guide that’ll help you choose whether to wear a down or synthetic insulated jacket on your next trip. Our weapons of choice? We’ve chosen none other than Rab’s Mythic G and Xenair Alpine lightweight insulated jackets to go head-to-head. Down for Unrivalled Warmth-to-Weight The ..read more

This piece was originally published in Wired For Adventure Volume 21. “To love.” In the house hanging off the cliff, my guide Alex was making a toast. “It moves everything in the world, in the universe. It is all because of love.” Having only had one hour of sleep thirteen hours ago, I was absolutely hanging off his every word. He was right, it was because of love. Why I was here, in this house, on this cliff in Georgia, eating this cheesy bread thing. I’d flown into Tblisi at 6am, checked into a hotel at 6:30, confused the receptionist checking out again at eight, and was whisked from the wri ..read more

There’s a comforting rhythm to walking a circular route. Beautifully unfolding with every step, these journeys allow you to discover remarkable scenery from different angles and create a mighty sense of fulfilment as you return to your starting point. They’re super convenient as well, as you can wander straight back to your car or to the station with return ticket in hand to carry on your day’s adventure. To find some of the best circular routes around, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Contours Holidays to bring you five cracking walking routes to try in the UK. Contours will deal with your ..read more

This interview with Mountain Rescue was facilitated by Helly Hansen and originally published in Wired For Adventure Volume 20. Tell us your name, age, how long you’ve been part of Mountain Rescue, your region, and your favourite local adventure? Gavin Findlay, Arrochar: I’m 58 with more than 15 years in Mountain Rescue. One of my favourite local “must-dos” is a winter ascent of Y-Gully on Cruach Ardrain. Walking through forests and a beautiful, secluded corrie, usually with wildlife to admire with my climbing partner – Siberian Husky Bella Koda. The route is Grade 1, but oft times I’m led onto ..read more

A skateboard might not be the first thing you reach for when you’re packing for your travels but really it should be. Plenty of people don’t let their board leave their side on an adventure because the world is full of incredible places to skate. Whether it’s for a cruise through the city, some mellow downhill in the forests, or slashing banks at a local park, there’s no better way to explore a new place and see the adventure in every street, park, rail and pavement. This is especially true because it’s such a global community. Even if you can’t speak the language, when you meet other skaters ..read more

This article was written by Maxwell Roche and originally published in Wired For Adventure Volume 20. Creeping carefully, I skirt the pebbled beach to a perfect photo spot. Jutting out above me are the serrated extremities of an ice shelf. “I wouldn’t advise you to go that way,” says Rune, our seven-foot, bearded Danish guide whom we call ‘The Viking’. “You can take the Zodiac around if you need a photo,” he says signalling for the boat to pick us up. I look down at my reflection in the eerie black water, hallowed by the cliffs, and decide to take his advice. Five minutes later, after a less th ..read more

Utah. What comes to mind? Perhaps wide-open deserts, probably some pretty impressive rock formations and Mormons too. I doubt what sprung to mind was a winter wonderland, but it should have been. High above the sprawling deserts are a number of mountain ranges in all corners of the state that make for the perfect winter adventure destinations.  The snow in this western state is coined the Greatest Snow on Earth® because of its constantly fresh powder layered on top of a strong stable base layer. It’s all about something called flotation (the perfect water content for the snow) and in Utah ..read more

Jack Wolfskin are synonymous with rugged quality and progressive innovation. Born from a market stall in Frankfurt in 1981, forged by chance encounters with friendly foreigners and a black bear, and grown into one of Europe’s largest outdoor brands, they have kept innovating to this day. They are truly lovers of all things adventure, which makes them perfectly qualified to make our adventure gear. This means they commit to eco-conscious practices and the mutual sharing of expertise so everyone can learn in and for the great outdoors. Cyrox 2L Down Jacket A jacket that embodies the Jack Wolfsk ..read more