By Atlas & Boots on Sep 29, 2021 09:00 am
It's strange that in a place literally named 'Great', we the British like to self-deprecate. We tend to look at blind ambition and gaudy success with a sense of mild distaste. We value poise and decorum and seldom shout about our strengths. It's understandable then why so many of us forget the vast and varied beauty right here at home. From crisp mornings on snowy peaks to fiery sunsets on sunny beaches, Britain rivals some iconic outdoor destinations. The post 10 great outdoor destinations – and their British twins appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Sep 22, 2021 09:00 am
Drone operators get a bad rep, arguably with good reason. Near-misses with planes have more than tripled in two years. Irresponsible operators have risked lives, closed airports and stressed wildlife – all in pursuit of a video clip. We, being travel bloggers, certainly understand the appeal of drone ownership. We've marvelled at sweeping shots of dazzling landscapes, but we've also seen the less palatable side of this lofty pursuit. We've seen operators get too close to people and animals and act inconsiderately in quiet places. The post Drone etiquette: 10 dos and don'ts appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Sep 15, 2021 11:27 am
Our Q&A-style Coast to Coast Walk tips cover everything you need to know about this classic English journey I recently hiked England's Coast to Coast Walk which crosses northern England from St. Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. As the route practically passes my home in Richmond, I decided to walk the footpath twice and experience the renowned trail in both directions. The post Coast to Coast Walk tips: all you need to know appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Sep 08, 2021 09:06 am
Our Coast to Coast kit list includes everything you'll need for the classic long-distance foot journey across northern England I recently returned from hiking England's Coast to Coast Walk. The 302km (188mi) unofficial footpath traverses England from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. The post Coast to Coast kit list: what’s in my backpack appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Sep 01, 2021 09:17 am
I finally got around to hiking England's Coast to Coast Walk. Only, as I live along the trail, I did things a little differently. Feeling cabin feverish after months under lockdown, and loosely inspired by Laurie Lee's As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, I decided to walk across England… twice. The post Coast to Coast: walking across England twice appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Atlas & Boots on Aug 25, 2021 12:04 pm
Whether you're an experienced trekker or a newcomer to the trails, you will invariably suffer from one of the most common hiking injuries. Therefore, we've put together a simple guide on how to prevent and treat blisters when hiking. The post How to prevent and treat blisters when hiking appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Aug 18, 2021 09:00 am
The world's unclimbed mountains represent some of mankind's last true challenges on Earth. We look at the most coveted unconquered summits and ask why they're so hard to scale. No one knows how many unclimbed mountains there are in the world, but they number in the hundreds at least, most likely in the thousands. In fact, the world's unclimbed peaks likely outnumber those that have been conquered. The post Virgin peaks: the world’s unclimbed mountains appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Aug 11, 2021 09:00 am
We take a look at the best mountaineering books ever written, drawing on accounts from the best climbers in the harshest of environments thousands of meters above sea level. As I've mentioned before my bookshelves are filled with tales of adventure travel, survival against the odds and obsessive searches. As an avid climber, keen on winter mountaineering and wild camping, naturally mountaineering books take up a good junk of shelf space. The post Best mountaineering books: 25 great reads appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Aug 04, 2021 10:00 am
If I had read Minarets in the Mountains as an adolescent, I would have almost certainly felt differently about my religion. My parents (immigrants to the UK from Bangladesh) had a highly prescriptive view of Islam which, mixed with a deeply conservative culture, meant I had an extremely regimented upbringing. Author Tharik Hussain
Had I – or they – read a book like this, things might have been different. The problem is, of course, a book like this did not exist until Tharik Hussain wrote it. The post The travel that changed me: Tharik Hussain appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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