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Adventure

Whispers | Journal | Adventure | Wildbounds

Whispers: Sea Kayaking around Scotland’s North Coast

Rounding Scotland’s fearsome Cape Wrath – mainland Britain’s most northwesterly point – in a solo sea kayak, adventurer Will Copestake deals with whispers of fear: ‘Once on the tide, you can’t turn back’…

Cabin Fever | Idyllic Outdoor Escapes | Wildbounds

Cabin Fever: Idyllic Outdoor Escapes

We don’t know about you, but we tend to get a little restless whenever we can’t get an outdoors fix. Right now, our feeling of cabin fever is at all all-time high.

Hiking to Lake Schrecksee in Germany’s Allgäu Alps | WildBounds

Hiking to Lake Schrecksee in Germany’s Allgäu Alps

How to get to Lake Schrecksee, one of Germany's highest and most beautiful alpine lakes – the ideal destination for a day hike.

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

Going out for dinner may be off the cards right now but eating out isn’t. Outdoors, that is. So why not head out to your garden, get a campfire going and cook up this classic chicken dish from northern France?

Movers

Kepa Acero | Wildbounds

Interview: 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.

Paw-some Adventure Dogs of Instagram

Paw-some Adventure Dogs of Instagram

Regardless of what else is going on right now, these amazing adventure dogs will bring a smile to your face. Warning: most of them have climbed more mountains than you have

10 Adventurous Women to Follow on Instagram

10 Adventurous Women to Follow on Instagram

It’s all too easy to waste precious hours on Instagram. But these inspirational female adventurers are guaranteed to liven up your feed

Camp Notes

Spooncarving | Simple Spoon Carving | Journal article | Wildbounds

Simple Spoon Carving

Regardless of its actual physical characteristics, there is something beautiful about a handmade object – and nothing is more satisfying than to hold a wooden spoon that you have created with your own hands.

2019 Top 10: The Best Outdoor Adventure Kit This Summer

Top 10: The Best Outdoor Adventure Kit This Summer

Crack open a cold one and stoke the barbecue - summer's here. To help you make the most of the warm weather, we've rounded up the very best outdoor kit for summer adventures, from epic tree tents to handmade griddle plates. See you out there.

Top 6 stylish eco products | Wildbounds

Top 6 Stylish and Sustainable Everyday Gear

Don’t support throwaway ‘fast fashion’. This is kit with a conscience – our top picks of well-made, heirloom-quality clothing and apparel from brands who care about the planet

Brands

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

Meander | The Story

The Meander Jacket was created to bridge the divide between performance outerwear and lifestyle clothing; to thrive during long-distance cycles and look great on your Monday commute

Restrap | The Story

Born and bred in Yorkshire, this cycling-obsessed brand are hand-making bike bags, rucksacks and accessories of exceptional quality

Tentsile | The Story

Tentsile’s tree tents aren’t just designed to get people outdoors – they’re designed to save it

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

nationalgeographic | Detours | 29 May 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 29th May 2020

This week: A dose of otherworldly escapism, pro riders in lockdown, the secrets of hydration, best coffee gadgets and a superb climbing film from the west of Ireland.

The unsung heroes of the Himalayas | Detours | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 22nd May 2020

This week: Great adventure reads, an amazing climbing documentary, some stunning nature photography, incredible findings from Antarctica and a powerful short film about the porters of Nepal

Rose Pilkington | colour | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 15th May 2020

This week: latest COVID-19 guidance on getting outdoors, why climbing matters, the science of colour, the ABC of surfing and spine-tingling ghost stories for the campfire

Mountain Bike | Detours | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 8th May 2020

This week: an awesome adventure boat conversion, an epic road trip, a worrying look into the future, the world’s toughest mountain bike race and a stay-at-home challenge as Adventure Syndicate throw down the gauntlet.

Culture & Pioneers

Captain Robert Falcon Scott | WildBounds

Captain Robert Falcon Scott: The Facts

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

Unimaginable: The Alex Lowe Story, Part 2 | WildBounds

Unimaginable: The Story of Alex Lowe, Climber | Part 2

Out of the darkness of climber Alex Lowe's untimely death, the light of love connects the pieces in a way few could imagine.

Unimaginable: The Alex Lowe Story | WildBounds

Unimaginable: The Story of Alex Lowe, Climber

Alex Lowe and Conrad Anker were two of the finest climbers in the world, when an avalanche on Shishapangma ripped them – and so much more – apart.