Consolidating for your assessment during a lockdown
These days the only navigational decisions I make are in my local supermarket and the only time I’ve found myself at altitude has been on a stepladder in my attic …
A trip to the supermarket: finding connections to nature during lockdown
How are you staying connected with nature and the outdoors during the lockdown?
It takes me 10 minutes to walk to the supermarket. Usually I’d plug into a podcast: it’s an …
3 Gear Upgrades for Enjoying Wet Winters
Hati shares her gear upgrades and her three new items of waterproof clothing for actually enjoying the cold and the wet in preparation for her Hill and Moorland Leader assessment. …
Review of Alpkit Compass
This is a review of the Alpkit Compass, a cheaper alternative to the popular Silva Type 4.
I’ve been using Silva compasses consistently throughout my life in the outdoors. First …
Alex’s Top 5 Best Items of Gear in 2020
A review of the best gear I’ve used in 2020. I haven’t bought much equipment this year because of COVID, so the gear mentioned below is not necessarily new kit …
Two Nature Books for Leaders
I was recently thinking about my Mountain Leader assessment (way back in the mists of time) and that I have no recollection of at any point being asked any questions …
Technical Advice
Beyond the Edge Ltd have been providing technical and expert advice to a variety of outdoor companies and businesses for over twenty years and we are delighted to be listed …
Patagonia Stand Up Shorts Review
With this lovely spell of sunny weather at the beginning of April I decided to treat myself to a new pair of shorts. I wanted something not too technical that …
Coffee outdoors: how do you make yours?
Everyone has a different idea of essentials when spending time outdoors. For some it’s the bare minimum: a few basic tools and know-how will see them through. For others the …
Group Test: Peak District Bouldering Guidebooks
Not sure which bouldering guide to buy for the Peak District? We get into the nitty gritty to work out which book does what best…