Frustration and fun at the Great Wilderness Challenge
John Davidson It’s not every day you get offered the chance to have a ride in a helicopter through a remote Highland glen. That even put a smile on my face after…
Kilimanjaro trek was a real peak – 10 years ago
It was exactly 10 years ago John Davidson trekked to the summit of Kilimanjaro on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Chance meeting with pine martens
On a walk at the weekend I had an unbelievable wildlife experience when I saw a couple of pine martens literally within a couple of yards of me. One ran…
Three in a row
This is the end of my summer holidays so I had to make the most of the last few days of fine weather with a few outings. On Saturday I…
The beautiful Scottish Highlands
I had booked a week off over the Easter holidays intending to do some decorating in the house, but when you live in a place like the Highlands it’s difficult…
Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Sgurr nan Each
These two fine Munros in the Fannichs made a superb winter outing on Saturday. Peter and I had seen the ridge leading up Sgurr nan Clach Geala on a previous…
A new year – time for new adventures!
This picture seems to have gone down well – see this week’s Active Outdoors to find out where it is and follow the great walk to get there!