Chris Townsend Outdoors
Nov 15, 2024 · A night in the mist didn’t appeal. I decided to camp down here and go up Bynack More in the morning if clear. If not, I’d walk up the strath to The Saddle, the col between A’Choinneach and Cairn Gorm and then across the north ridge of the latter and back down to Coire na Ciste. Another view of camp.
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2023
It has all the features and performance of other jackets at a much lower cost. It has an excellent wired hood, roomy pockets, and underarm zips. Breathability isn't quite up to more expensive fabrics but I haven't notice this make a significant difference. Posted by Chris Townsend.
Chris Townsend Outdoors: Winter comes to the Glens & Mountains
2 days ago · Winter comes to the Glens & Mountains. The first long cold spell of the winter has arrived, bringing snow and ending the mild weather of the first half of November. For those of us who love snowy mountains this is exciting. I’ve been out twice since the weather changed, once on a short local stroll, once up into the mountains.
A Walk Over Meall a' Bhuachaille To Make A Little Video
6 days ago · Make the video in the hills. The book would come up Meall a’Bhuachaille. An Lochan Uaine. The day was quite warm for November – no jacket needed – as I set off on the familiar path to An Lochan Uaine and Ryvoan Bothy. The lochan shimmered in a gentle breeze, quiet and subdued, the last autumn colour gone from round its shores.
A Little About Me - Chris Townsend Outdoors
Since 1991 I have been the Equipment Editor of The Great Outdoors magazine, contributing monthly features on gear and techniques as well as a regular column on backpacking and occasional pieces on my walks and other outdoor topics. I also write for other magazines and give illustrated talks. I was awarded the Outdoor Writers' Guild Award for ...
Saturday, 31 December 2022 - Chris Townsend Outdoors
Wednesday, 28 December 2022. Favourite New Gear of 2022. Rab Generator jacket, Vango Heddon 100 tent. Here's my annual favourite new gear of the year review following another twelve months testing gear for The Great Outdoors. As in previous years they don't necessarily replace ones from previous years or old favourites and they're in no ...
Chris Townsend Outdoors: It's Publication Day For High Summer!
Nov 1, 2024 · It's Publication Day For High Summer! I'm delighted and thrilled that my book on my walk the length of the Canadian Rockies is available again in a brand new edition packed with photos that have never been published before. I'm amazed too. I never thought this long out-of-print book about a walk thirty-six years ago would ever reappear.
My Gear for the Cape Wrath Trail - Chris Townsend Outdoors
Aug 4, 2024 · My Gear for the Cape Wrath Trail. MLD SoloMid XL by the Allt Cam-ban in the Fionngleann. In late May/early June I spent 19 days walking from Fort William to Inchnadamph on the Cape Wrath Trail in the Scottish Highlands, as described in this post. During the walk I had 14 wild camps, 2 nights on a campsite and 2 nights in a hotel.
My Long Distance Walks - Chris Townsend Outdoors
Over the years I've walked tens of thousands of miles on trips long and short. This is a list of walks of the major walks I've completed. Apart from these really long walks I've done sixteen TGO Challenge coast-to-coast crossings of the Scottish Highlands, the Pennine Way, the Southern Upland Way twice, the GR20 in Corsica, three treks in Nepal and many one to two week walks …
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2021
Thursday 30 December 2021. Favourite New Outdoor Gear of 2021. Sea to Summit Ultralight mat, Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Plus inner tent, & Jetboil Stash stove, plus some old favourites - Alpkit Woodsmoke shirt & Tilley Hiker Hat. Here are my favourite new items of gear for 2021 after another year testing gear for The Great Outdoors.