So it was Easter Sunday, it was scorching and I was working (brilliant). The shop was super busy but when I could grab a minute I did a little map research to see where to run that evening. Continue reading
Staff Blogs
Tall tales from the outdoors. Outside staff are often to be found running over moors, trekking up mountains and climbing up everything from high mountains to Stanage boulders. Occasionally they'll even be caught squeezing under mountains, and every year at least two of them will find some way to climb a frozen Kinder Downfall.
When we can persuade them to stop moving for long enough, we get them to write it all down and share some of the photos they've taken. Welcome to the Outside staff blogs.
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Escape to the hills
I have a confession to make. I am a Nuttall’s Completer, not a complete nutter although some may argue the point. Continue reading
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Training for a trail marathon: The shepherding split
Well it looks like it’s my last evening run having to wear a headtorch.
I’ve been using a Petzl Nao over the winter and it’s been great. I’ve often heard people say that when it’s in reactive mode it can be frustrating. I have to admit I have had some trying moments when running in a group and or when condensation from my breath rises up and obscures the path ahead. Continue reading
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Due Date A New Boulder Problem on Houndkirk Moor
Since doing my first, first ascent a while back I have started looking at the rocks nearby a bit differently. The Peak is definitely not climbed out. Continue reading
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Training for a trail marathon: This is getting serious
Well, training for a trail marathon is getting serious! I say to myself; it’s Friday night and I’m setting my alarm for work. Nothing unusual there then, only for the first time, I’m setting the alarm to get up and run into work. Continue reading
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Winter is over 2015
That's it, winter is over, officially and what a grand way to mark it, with spectacular Aurora Borealis visible over the Peak District and a 90% complete solar eclipse on the vernal equinox. Continue reading
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Training for a trail marathon
It all began with the annual Outside 9 Edges run. Every year the shop staff do a night run of the 21 mile Nine Edges race route and this year I was curious. “I can do that,” I thought. Then I realised I’d said it out loud, so ok Paul, you're in. Continue reading
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Interview with Mina Holder the first woman to run the 3000km Te Araroa Trail
Over the last few months Mina Holder has been running the length of New Zealand, starting at Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip, following the windy, rugged terrain of the Te Araroa Trail, all the way down to Bluff in the South Island. A total distance of over 3000km. We got a chance to chat with her shortly after her epic run. Continue reading
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Glovers Chimney a Cold Climbs Classic
My friend Mike (UK rep for Boreal) joined me in Scotland last week whilst I was on a family holiday. I had been granted a pass to make the most of the amazing winter conditions in Scotland. Continue reading
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The Big One Central Grooves VII 7
In mid-January after a slow, warm start to winter, Britain went into the freezer. Reports warned of bad weather and ice and told us to “please take care”. The perfect incentive for every adventurous climber to lose sleep, check conditions updates 4 times a day and plan trips north. Or is that just me? Continue reading