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The Algarve: Surfing Portugal’s Southwest Corner | WildBounds

The Algarve: Surfing Portugal’s Southwest Corner

From gentle white water rollers to near perfect barrels and thumping reef breaks, the Algarve has it all – and being situated on the corner of the Iberian Peninsula means it has the widest swell window in Portugal.

5 Seen Wanderung - Switzerland's Five Lake Hike | WildBounds

A Walker's Guide to Switzerland's Five Lake Hike

Visiting five crystal clear alpine lakes and offering stunning views of the Swiss Alps, the 5 Seen Wanderung, or Five Lake Hike, is one of Switzerland's classic mountain circuits

Climbing Catalonia: Siurana | WildBounds

Climbing Catalonia: Siurana

Seasoned climber and WildBounds contributor Chris Kalman visits Catalonia and explains how to get to the most famous of all Spanish climbing destinations – Siurana. Here's where to stay and what to take with you.

Outdoor Larder

Outdoor Larder | citrus, chili and Talisker whisky | Wildbounds

Recipe: Slow Cooked Tacos with Citrus, Chili & Whisky

Chef Kieran Creevy’s mouth-watering slow cooked goat tacos were inspired by a trip to the Canary Islands for the start of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – one of the world’s greatest ocean rowing events

Chicken Satsivi Soup | Wildbounds | CampNotes

Recipe: Chicken Satsivi Soup

Expedition chef Kieran Creevy is renowned for his gourmet wilderness meals, which are inspired by local landscapes and cultures. This warming chicken soup was created while winter camping in the mountains of the Georgian Caucasus

Red Bean Stew & Cornbread | Wildbounds | CampNotes

Recipe: Red Bean Stew & Cornbread

Expedition chef Kieran Creevy is renowned for his gourmet wilderness meals, which are inspired by local landscapes and cultures. This hearty stew with fresh cornbread was created while trekking in the mountains of the Georgian Caucasus

Poulet Breton | Camp Notes | Wildbounds

Recipe: Poulet Breton

Just because you’re cooking over the campfire doesn’t mean you can’t go gourmet. This luxurious classic chicken dish from France's Brittany region is really simple but very classy, not to mention absolutely delicious.

Movers

9 incredible nature photographers to follow on Instagram

9 Incredible Nature Photographers to Follow on Instagram

For days when you can’t immerse yourself in nature, get your daily dose by following these incredible ‘grammers.

19 Inspiring BAME Outdoor Instagram Accounts

19 Inspiring BAME Outdoor Instagram Accounts

Celebrate diversity in the great outdoors by following these awesome black, Asian and minority ethnic adventurers on Instagram.

Kepa Acero | Wildbounds

Interview: Surfer Kepa Acero

Serial pursuer of perfect waves, solo surf explorer, YouTube sensation: Basque surfer Kepa Acero is all these things and more. Chris Hunt caught up with Kepa to talk surfing, adventure and life.

Camp Notes

How To Get Into Canoeing | WildBounds

How To Get Into Canoeing

Whether you're exploring local rivers or paddling the Yukon, canoeing is an incredible and relaxing way to travel. Here's our essential guide to get you started

Adventure-Ready Commuter Kit | WildBounds

Adventure-Ready Everyday Gear

Having one wardrobe for weekend adventures and another for your day-to-day is an expensive hobby. Instead, invest in quality gear that can front up to the great outdoors without looking out of place in town and city

Camp Notes | Wildbounds | Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women

8 Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or an outdoors newbie, every girl needs solid, reliable kit. And if you’re anything like us, you’re itching to get out there right now. To get you kitted out, we’ve rounded up our favourite bits of women’s gear.

Brands

Best of the US – the greatest all-American outdoor kit | Wildbounds

Best of the US | All-American Outdoor Kit

The best of our brands direct from the USA, featuring classic American outfitters like Filson and Pendleton plus specialist outdoor gear from NEMO Equipment and Western Mountaineering

The James Brand | The Story

James is a brand that does things differently. Since 2012, they have been redefining the pocket-knife as an essential item of everyday carry for modern life

Meander Apparel | The Story | Meander Jacket, Edinburgh, Scotland

Meander | The Story

Bridging the divide between performance outerwear and lifestyle clothing, Meander gear thrives on both long-distance cycles and your Monday commute

Field Guides

Field Guide: Innsbruck | WildBounds

Field Guide: Innsbruck

Surrounded by towering mountains, historic Innsbruck is the bustling capital city of Austria's Tyrol region, a perfectly situated urban launchpad for mountain sports and outdoor adventures.

Field Guide: Salzburg | WildBounds

Field Guide: Salzburg

With storybook scenery and adventure sports galore, Salzburg isn't just an incredible holiday destination - it's a must-visit for outdoorsfolk

Field Guide: Rocklands, South Africa

Field Guide: Rocklands, South Africa

Rocklands, South Africa. Orange rock, vast skies and the most incredible barbecued food you will ever have.

Detours

Friday Detours: 25th September 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 25th September 2020

The best outdoor and lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: the man who is helping to make America’s outdoors less white, epic UK walks, the world’s loneliest job and the world’s most spectacular deep cave.

Friday Detours: 18th September 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 18th September 2020

The best outdoor and lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: monster waves in Portugal and monster hill climbs on the Tour de France, plus interviews with outdoor photographer Alex Strohl and champion fellrunner Ricky Lightfoot. Oh, and a climbing unicorn.

Friday Detours: 11th September 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 11th September 2020

The best outdoor and lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: the fastest ever self-supported Wainwright round, Scotland’s spookiest caves, stunning wildlife pics, a futuristic forest cabin and the ocean origins of our tides

Friday Detours: 4th September 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 4th September 2020

The best outdoor lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: two ultrarunning and bouldering feats, plus how to rent your own mountain, build your own canoe and become a better hiker

Culture & Pioneers

Forgotten XIII: The Roots of Modern Rugby | wildbounds

Forgotten XIII: The Roots of Modern Rugby

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?

Detroit Cougars | Culture and Pioneers | Wildbounds

Stoke City, Wolves, Sunderland and the Birth of US Pro Soccer

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

Words to Live By Wildbounds JOURNAL CULTURE & PIONEERS

Words To Live By: 12 Inspirational Outdoor Quotes

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