Arc Guiding Blog
Here, we love both adventure travel and wildlife watching. From our base in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands, we enjoy great nature, hiking, paddlesports, backcountry skiing, mountaineering and MTB. We have a passion for education and leadership (for example, avalanche awareness and travel health) and we also share tips through outdoor gear reviews and our wildlife species finder.
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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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Snow bunting: standout songbird
The snow bunting is a small bird which thrives in polar regions and displays a striking colour change from winter to summer.
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The Burma Road Aviemore: a wild, steep XC ride
The Burma Road near Aviemore is a long, varied loop through classic Cairngorms scenery. Brace yourself for the big climb and descent!
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Sea kayak features (inc P&H Scorpio mini-review)
When it comes to choosing a great plastic sea kayak, the P&H Scorpio has all the features you’ll need for proper sea-going adventures.
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Ben Macdui: a big summit with big stories
High elevation, reasonable walking difficulty and handy parking make Ben Macdui one of the most rewarding summits in the Cairngorms.
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Cairngorms MTB routes
Discover the wealth of mountain biking / MTB routes in the Cairngorms National Park.
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Cairngorms Guide
Handy info for visitors to the northern Cairngorms National Park, from Malcolm O’Reilly of locally-based Arc Guiding
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Winter mountaineering boots: B1, B2 or B3?
Winter mountaineering boots are usually classified as B2 or B3, with B1 boots more suited to low-angled ‘winter walking’.
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Staying warm on the bike
Keeping warm on the bike, whilst maintaining control, is a challenge when cycling in winter! Check out these tips for MTB, gravel and road.
