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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.

Bikepacking Southern Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains | WildBounds

Bikepacking Southern Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains

An unsupported bikepacking journey to Southern Morocco unveils a surprise at every turn, where vast peaks of the High Atlas produce sub-zero temperatures and its people relish every opportunity to show kindness.

Whispers | Journal | Adventure | Wildbounds

Whispers: Sea Kayaking around Scotland’s North Coast

Rounding Scotland’s fearsome Cape Wrath in a solo sea kayak, adventurer Will Copestake deals with whispers of fear…

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

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.

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

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

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

Friday Detours: 7th August 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 7th August 2020

Friday Detours: 31st July 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 31st July 2020

The best outdoor news and inspiration from across the web. This week: two new ultrarunning records, both set by Brits; BAME adventurers exploring their native Scotland; mountain madness with Kilian Jornet and the evolution of the all-terrain wheelchair

Friday Detours: 24th July 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 24th July 2020

Inspirational UK adventure holidays, getting back to the climbing gym and top tips on training for a big walk. Plus, people who are making the world a better place and a boat powered by the sea.

Friday Detours: 17th July 2020 | Wildbounds

Friday Detours: 17th July 2020

This week: catch a comet in our night skies, BAME adventurers to follow on Insta, Spain’s new Middle-Earth inspired hiking route, a look back at the fledgling days of US soccer and how to fall asleep fast…

Culture & Pioneers

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

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.