I purchased the Ferei HL50 a couple of months ago from gone running but only recently got to use it a couple of times to test it out. I have used it for climbing West Dogs Tooth ridge as well as up and down on the Shek Pik country trail. Total time [...]
Cramps!!!! Something a lot of people get when in long distance races, hard hikes or other strenuous activities. Cramps I have been getting for years and on different parts of my body. I used to get them in my sleep mainly in my calves and sometimes [...]
This is the second installment of my 3 peaks blog and this chapter I will talk about the other 2 mountains, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis. Normally in the 3 peaks challenge you would start at Ben Nevis, travel down to Scafell Pike and finish at [...]
Before I start, I just want to say I am no expert blogger or writing genius. Just wanted to share my story of a personal challenge I set myself just a few weeks before I left for the UK. Three peaks UK involves ascending the highest peaks of England,[...]
This is a pack mainly for those hiking between 1-8 hours. This is the pack I have been using for most hikes I do where there is no running involved and I need to carry extra items. It has served me well over the years and is very sturdy considering [...]
More and more of us are now using technology of some form or another. Mobile apps, smartphones, wearables or GPS devices. I do use quite a few although depending on the length of the hike, battery power has to be considered. Also real-time [...]
I have been looking for something very lightweight and comfortable for doing shorter faster hikes. Also a system of carrying hiking poles which are easy to take out or pack away whilst on the move and not needing to stop. I have looked at the [...]