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The Journal | WildBounds

We deliver exceptional kit from independent brands + inspiration for your next adventure.

Adventure

Inside the UK’s Best Bouldering Walls | WildBounds

Inside the UK’s Best Bouldering Walls

3 min read

Bouldering in the UK has come a long way from rugged and windswept boulders - these ten indoor centres are among the most innovative and well-designed in the world.

The Fan Dance

The Fan Dance

3 min read

Deep in the Brecon Beacons, ex-SAS staff host a bi-annual march replicating special forces selection. Civilians unhinged enough to be interested gather in their hundreds. Our writer, Jack Hart, was amongst them.

Walking Wiltshire's Great Stones Way | WildBounds

Walking Wiltshire's Great Stones Way

6 min read

A three-day hike through prehistoric Wiltshire takes in Saxon dykes, Bronze Age barrows, Neolithic menhirs, Victorian White Horses and the standing stones of Avebury and Stonehenge.

Camp Notes

Adventure-Ready Commuter Kit

Adventure-Ready Commuter Kit

3 min read

Having one wardrobe for weekend adventures and another for the office is an expensive hobby - instead, invest in quality gear that can front up to the great outdoors without looking out of place on your Monday morning commute

Top 10: The Best Outdoor Adventure Kit This Summer

Top 10: The Best Outdoor Adventure Kit This Summer

5 min read

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.

Nine Things To Know About Cliff Camping | WildBounds

Nine Things To Know About Cliff Camping

3 min read

WildBounds contributer Siân Lewis gives advice on how to take camping to the next level - literally.

Brands

Meander | The Story

Meander | The Story

4 min read

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

Restrap | The Story

3 min read

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

Tentsile | The Story

3 min read

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

May 13, 2019 6 min read

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

April 16, 2019 6 min read

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

February 28, 2018 4 min read

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

Culture & Pioneers

Climbing Legend: Chris Bonington | WildBounds

Climbing Legend: Chris Bonington

6 min read

Imagine Chris Bonington. Not “Sir Christian John Storey Bonington, CVO, CBE, DL” - as we know him today. Simply, Chris.

Conquering Fear on the In Pinn | WildBounds

Conquering Fear on the In Pinn

5 min read

Adventurer, outdoor journalist and blogger Fiona Russell reveals how she conquered her greatest fear on Skye’s most perilous summit – the Inaccessible Pinnacle.

Day of the Dead | WildBounds

Day of the Dead

3 min read

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

Movers

ACTION CULTURE | WildBounds

ACTION CULTURE

3 min read

If you want to broaden your horizons and explore more adventurously, ACTION CULTURE needs to be your basecamp - their catalogue of exotic trips and experiences is sure to spark the wanderlust of any intrepid outdoor adventurer

Adventure Uncovered | WildBounds

Adventure Uncovered

3 min read

Adventure Uncovered was created as a platform to further environmental and social initiatives in the outdoor industry and beyond, and they’re moving from strength to strength

WildBounds Person of the Year 2018: Jenny Graham | WildBounds

WildBounds Person of the Year 2018: Jenny Graham

6 min read

Cycling around the entire globe takes courage, determination and perseverance - doing it in record-breaking time is a different story all together. Meet Jenny Graham, the WildBounds Person of the Year 2018.

Detours

Friday Unbound: 12th April 2019 | WildBounds

Friday Unbound: 12th April 2019

2 min read

This week, watch a Hollywood survival masterclass from Bear Grylls and a short film showing how bicycles are empowering people in Bristol

Friday Unbound: 5th April 2019

Friday Unbound: 5th April 2019

2 min read

Our Friday Unbound round-up of outdoor news and stories moves from peat bogs in England to icy summits in Patagonia; perfect fodder for weekend inspiration

Friday Unbound: 29th March 2019 | WildBounds

Friday Unbound: 29th March 2019

2 min read

From multiple record-breaking expeditions in the Himalayas to van-schooling, we've collated the best outdoor adventure stories on the web right now