The first man to reach the South Pole, Amundsen is often seen as humourless and unsympathetic. But these are just facets of a uniquely complicated character – and a key part of what made him so extraordinary, writes Joly Braime
If you love to spend time honing your woodcraft skills, foraging in the deepest, darkest forests or simply getting lost amongst the trees, these books ought to make for essential reading
In 1871, a group of clubs came together to agree the rules of rugby, becoming founding members of the Rugby Football Union. There were 21 clubs in total – 8 of whom are still active. But what about the rest?
In the summer of 1967, a handful of English Football League clubs headed to the US and adopted unfamiliar alter egos to play in the inaugural season of the United Soccer Association Championship
A dozen moving and motivational life lessons from the outdoor greats, drawn from the work of best-loved writers from John Muir and Henry David Thoreau to Robert Macfarlane and Cheryl Strayed
It’s arguably the toughest job in the world. Nepal’s porters carry back-breaking loads for a pittance, relying on tourist tips to survive. Things have to change. This is the most powerful film about trekking in Nepal that you will watch this year.
The famed Antarctic explorer is celebrated for his accomplishments but more often mocked for his failings – it’s not a fair reckoning of the man, writes Jack Hart
Adventurer, outdoor journalist and blogger Fiona Russell reveals how she conquered her greatest fear on Skye’s most perilous summit – the Inaccessible Pinnacle.
A macabre festival steeped in Mexican folklore, the traditions behind the Day of the Dead are as captivating as the scenes that have made it a global phenomenon