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Outdoor skills
For many of my clients, learning new skills is one of the main attractions of outdoor activities in Scotland. That’s why I aim to keep my own skills updated too.
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Canoe paddling strokes and techniques
Both canoe and kayak paddling require a similar range of basic strokes and techniques.
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Tips for backcountry skiing with a dog
Skiing with your dog is a geat experience for both of you – as long as you manage it well.
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Essential Ski Touring Skills (beginners and experts)
If you want to learn backcountry ski touring, you’ll need a lot more than just good skiing skills.
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Hiking Essentials
Appropriate outdoor skills (as well as the right gear and clothes) are essential for enjoyable hiking and hill walking.
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Bird Identification Basics
Correct identification of bird species depends on a variety of personal skills, equipment and environmental factors.
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Basic winter mountaineering skills
It is essential to learn some core mountaineering skills, if you want to go hill walking in winter.
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Basic mountain bike skills for all riders
To get the best out of your mountain biking, work on these basic MTB skills and techniques.
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UV Sun Protection
Enjoy the sun but avoid UV damage, by wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection and following these sunburn prevention tips.
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Stay hydrated outdoors: 6 tips for healthy adventures
Stay hydrated to stay healthy. Proper hydration becomes even more important (but difficult) when exercising in remote outdoor locations.
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Keep cool outdoors: 6 tips to avoid overheating
Follow these tips to keep cool outdoors and avoid heat injuries such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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How to avoid motion sickness
In some situations, motion sickness can become a very debilitating – but easily avoidable – problem during outdoor activities. If you are susceptible, then it is an essential part of healthy adventure travel.
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Prevent and treat blisters
A blister on your foot can be a big problem in some outdoor activities – learn how to prevent blisters, and get tips for their treatment.
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How to use an avalanche probe
Should the worst happen, save valuable seconds by using your avalanche probe properly.
