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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

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.

10 Best Outdoor Adventure Instagram Accounts

10 Best Outdoor Adventure Instagram Accounts

Inspiration, procrastination; whatever your reason, following these adventure-loving Instagram accounts will provide more food for thought than aimless scrolling

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.

Brands

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

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

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

Detours 26 June 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 26th June 2020

The price of failure, adventure on film, the death of the digital camera, surfing funnies and a sobering look at what it might be like to go camping post-COVID.

Detours 19 June 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 19th June 2020

Take a look at amazing tiny worlds, as well as Range Rovers and Mars Rovers. Discover how the lightbulb in your room might give away your most precious secrets and see how much you know about the world’s greatest hiking trails.

Detours 12 June 2020 | WildBounds

Friday Detours: 12th June 2020

This week we take your tastebuds on a trip, mark a significant Everest ascent, marvel at the year’s most incredible photographs and showcase the most epic adventurers.

Everest | off-road land trains | Detours 5 June | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 5th June 2020

This week: climbing Everest in a global pandemic, military off-road tech, the murky world of French club rugby, essential tent TLC and how to carve a spoon.

Culture & Pioneers

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

115 Porter film | Culture & Pioneers | Wildbounds

Life as a Himalayan Porter

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.

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