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Six birds to look for this month...

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Ranulph Fiennes wants to get even with school bullies

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT

In an extraordinary interview with BBC Four Fiennes said he was bullied so badly at Eton more than 50 years ago he contemplated suicide. Sir Ran, who became the oldest Brit to climb Everest earlier this year, said his 'pretty boy' image...

LFTOer Gear Reviews - Trousers, jackets, rucksacks and stoves

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Each week you give us your opinions on products we've tested in Trail and Country Walking. Your reviews are invaluable for gaining a more rounded opinion of products currently on the shelves and can really help people choose the right gear....

JP Edgington's MIA training blog

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Day One (Part One) I've forgotten how many times I've pencilled dates for this course in my diary only to have something " come up". Now as I lay in my bed in the new Farmhouse accomodation building at Plas...

LFTO Outdoor Blogs!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:40:00 GMT

New Poll - What's the vital ingredient for a top New Year's walk?

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Maybe you need to wipe the cobwebs off the previous night's drinking binge. Perhaps you like to start the new year with an unforgettable experience. Or maybe you prefer to relax with a gentle stroll and a warm pub. The results...

Hilarious sign on the Pennine Way

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:44:00 GMT

An amusing picture - Pennine Way at Forest in Teesdale addthis_pub = 'LFTO';

Gear Blog Video: Why this is no ordinary headband

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

This latest bit of kit from Windrush will cost you £25. And its Air Still material gives you a little bit extra from your normal headband or ear muffs. Claire Maxted explains in the video below. Scroll down to take...

Mont Blanc has shrunk by 18 inches!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 GMT

And its highest point has moved 85ft closer to Italy. The new height of 15,782ft (4,810m) is 18 inches lower than the recorded height of two years ago. The snow cover on top of the mountain has also dropped by around...

Story of climber who cut off his arm goes to Hollywood

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Danny Boyle, director of Slumdog Millionaire, is about to direct a new film featuring climber Aron Ralston. Ralston was famously forced to amputate his own arm in 2003. It had been trapped under a boulder in the Utah mountains and...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:00 GMT

It was a close run contest last week but congratulations in the end go to cozy for his atmospheric black and white shot Behind The Bothy. He narrowly beat Dudie's Wombourne Railway Walk picture with storm7's Ashness Bridge and terrybnd's...

Trail for Sale in the December issue

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Here are the latest batch of Trail for Sale goodies. Don't forget to dig deep as we are raising money for Mountain Rescue. Please read our payment instructions before bidding... good luck!His ’n’ hers Mountain Equipment fleeces worth £180!Mountain Equipment’s Shroud...

WaterAid Trail 100 Photo Comp winners announced

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMT

Thanks to all those who submitted their pictures into the Wateraid Trail 100 gallery. They have captured the spirit of a great day and now we are ready to announce the winners. The top three winning pictures (in no particular...

'The wilderness is brutal to idiots' - Polly Evans talks to LFTO

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

She has cycled round Spain, ridden horses through Argentina and hiked her way through the Canadian wilderness. Her worldwide travels have inspired her to write such award winning books as It's Not About The Tapas and Mad Dogs And An Englishwoman....

Win a Winter Wardrobe of Gear!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT

LFTO has teamed up with new climbing / adventure company Chunky Monki. We're giving away one winter wardrobe for men and one for women full of the latest Chunky Monki clothing range. Chunky Monki has become the new adventure clothing...

New poll: Which film should win this year's HMMA Award?

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT

We now have five finalists for this year's Homemade Mountain Movies Award. Take a look at them here! We're getting a panel of judges together who will each decide the movie they think should win. The panel will consist of representatives...

Trail Gear Reviews - The Ten Top Base Layers

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:05:00 GMT

Trail's deputy editor Simon Ingram tested 24 base layers, putting them through their paces on walks and scrambles in the Lake District and North Wales. With wide experience and a keen eye for detail you won't find a more authoritative...

HMMA 2009 Finalists Announced!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMT

And now to the moment you've all been waiting for. This is where we announce who is a finalist in this year's Homemade Mountain Movies Award. Those who have taken a look through the entries would agree that the standard...

HMMA 2009 Finalists Announced!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Essence of Autumn Photo Comp - Win Zamberlan boots worth £175!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:54:00 GMT

The colours of autumn make this a special time of year to everyone who loves the outdoors. And LFTO has a great new competition to celebrate everything that's great about this season. We want you to upload your pictures that...

Gear Blog Video: How useful are squishy bowls?

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:09:00 GMT

Guyot Designs Squishy Bowls This super bendy silicone 141g cup and bowl set priced £15.50 squash into any space available and pop back into shape for meal times. To clean the 500ml bowl and 200ml cup, turn them inside out...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:50:00 GMT

Well done to storm7 who produced this stunning lakeside shot of Coniston Water Jetty. This picture narrowly defeated Mayaculpa's picture of Buachaille Etive Mor. Both these LFTOers have also contributed to this week's fantastic range of shots. So get a...

LFTOer Gear Review: Páramo Quito Jacket and Velez Adventure Trousers

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT

The following reviews are by LFTOer and keen long distance walker Ben Bennetts... Background to my problem I am a multi-day long-distance walker and for some time now I have been looking for an alternative solution to using a waterproof...

Boost your navigation!

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:08:00 GMT

Check out the latest navigation tips on Trail magazine’s feature writer Claire Maxted's Mountain Leader training blog. Last spring she did her training course with Stuart Johnston Mountaineering and has just come back from practicing on the Snowdonian hillside. Read her blog for...

Ten stunning walks within a stone's throw of Britain's big cities

graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:51:00 GMT

If you live in one of the country's largest cities don't feel like you're trapped in an urban metropolis. Each one of these walks are within 20km from the centre of some of our country's major towns. So long as...