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Great Glen Canoe Trail – Expedition Report

Tim Peal and Nikki Woodroffe recently undertook a charity challenge on the Great Glen Canoe Trail and this is how it went… In an effort to raise money for Cancer Research UK and The British Heart Foundation we decided to attempt the Great Glen Canoe trail, which...

Ticks…look out!

It is anticipated that 2012 could be the year of the tick. Recent news reveals that the ticks are coming… and this year they will be more prominent than ever in Scotland. This is not good news for walkers because of the potential risk of contracting Lyme’s...
Song of the Paddle

Song of the Paddle

Why “Song of the Paddle”? The Song of the Paddle is a well-known book amongst open canoeists.  It is written by Bill Mason and is subtitled “An Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Camping”.  So, although it is a book about open canoeing it is also about the exploring of...

Adventurers’ Essentials

Even if the Bushmen of the Kalahari used to go hunting and gathering for months at a time with pretty much only their weapon as essential gear, today’s adventurer needs to bring quite a lot more in order to survive. Here is a suggested list of 23 essential items the...

Great Glen Canoe Trail

This guide is an essential resource to help you plan your journey through the Great Glen across Scotland. As well as the calm waters of the Caledonian Canal there are the challenging open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. Here you will find advice on how to deal...
In Your Element