Wild Country Zephyros 2 – Gear Review
The Zephyros 2 is a great tent for those who are getting more serious about their camping and hiking pursuits. This tent offers a light-weight, affordable option, for both backpackers and hikers, and can stand up to most weather conditions. Having owned a Wild Country Zephyros 2 for over 8 months I have finally got […]
A few hours to spare…
With just a few hours to spare on Thursday evening, Spud and I ventured towards the Mournes. It was 8pm, and Spud’s car smelled of the bacon and potato dinner that he had hastily eaten in order get on the way towards the hills. Our plan this evening was basically just to put in a […]
Photo Album: John’s Mourne Photo Collection
John has been in and taken some great photos in the Mourne mountains over the years. Check out this gallery for more:
Have a plan B
As we approached our chosen wild camp site near Fofanny dam, I watched a swirl of cloud revolving down towards Happy valley in the Mourne mountains, I was feeling good, something was telling me this was going to be a great camp! Originally, the plan had been to walk The Mourne Wall, described by author […]
Navigation training
‘With dawn fast approaching behind us, we ventured into Annalong Wood’ This past fortnight I’ve had a few excellent navigation sessions in the Mourne Mountains in two very different conditions. On the first day I was joined by Spud in Annalong Valley, mother nature had seen it fit to hide everything under a thick blanket […]
Slieve Muck Loop
On reaching Slieve Muck’s summit trig point, which had suddenly appeared from the thick mist, I remember thinking, “Is that all you’ve got?” I really had expected a harder gruelling hike onto Muck.
Hi-Tec Zuuk – Gear Review
Hi-Tec recently contacted us asking if we could give them our opinion on their newly released shoe, the Zuuk. These shoes are aimed at anyone who wants to wear something comfy after a long walk or workout, or anything that results in sore and tired feet. Weighing in at only 320g for a pair they […]
Video: Climbing on Hen Mountain
A great day out climbing on Hen Mountain in fine summer weather:
OMM Adventure Light – Gear Review
OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) portray this 20 litre pack as a stripped down running rucksack aimed for fast paced days out, but how does it perform as a daysack for those less adrenaline addicted hikers that prefer a trek in the hills?
