Hike More. Camp More. Swim More.
It's safe to say that I'm starting to miss the mountains a lot. Working odd shifts here and there makes it difficult to get a good chunk of time off in one go and with the closest mountain range being around 4 hours away, it's not something I can do in a day. I do... Continue Reading →
Back at the start of the very first lock down, I bought myself all the kit to go wild camping, with every intention of taking myself off for some solo camps. Safe to say, the furthest my tent got was the garden one August evening. It was a mix of apprehension of doing it alone,... Continue Reading →
Over the last couple of weeks I have been getting out for a dip pretty much every morning. Yes there have been days when I've struggled to get out of bed, but on the whole it's something I look forward to. I've been cold water dipping for over a year, but I've never got into... Continue Reading →
Recently, I seem to have been getting so caught up in the negatives, in the worry and the what ifs. So as I lie here having a rest day (because my dodgy knee has gone again) I've been thinking about how lucky I am. I keep forgetting to take the time to just stop and... Continue Reading →
I still can't quite get my head around the fact that people feel inspired by the things I do. I am no expert. I get outdoors because I love it, because it's where I feel safe and it's one of the very few places my head lets me breathe. I started getting back into hiking... Continue Reading →
Three weeks ago I embarked on my biggest journey to date. I quit my job, packed up my life and moved to the other end of the country. I didn't really know what it would entail, other than that it would be physical, I'd meet new people and I'd need to find a job. These... Continue Reading →
Power on the road makes life so much easier. We have a leisure battery in Sheddy, but we have always been very aware of making sure we don't use too much electricity, or have the fridge turned on for too long in case we manage to drain it. We were recently sent a portable solar... Continue Reading →
The Welsh 3000's is a 24 hour challenge, which consists of completing the 15 highest peaks in Wales. It's a gruelling 50km route, with over 3000m of ascent. I left home at 11:30 pm with one very full rucksack (you can check out my kit list below). As it's not a circular route, it takes... Continue Reading →
Wild swimming is becoming more and more popular, especially with the warmer weather. I thought I'd share some of my wild swimming essentials and top tips on staying safe when in the water! What do I need? Tow Float - These are a key piece of kit for safety, especially if you are doing longer... Continue Reading →
My goodness it's a minefield out there. There are so many things to consider: size, price, quality, delivery times.... I've wanted a paddle board for a long time, but choosing my own has certainly not been easy. In the end, me and my other half went for different brands based on our own personal wants.... Continue Reading →
Lisa Outdoors 