Chris Townsend Outdoors
3 days ago · The latest issue of The Great Outdoors has an eight-page feature by me about what has changed in the world of long-distance hiking since I walked the length of the Canadian Rockies in 1988.It's illustrated with photos from the new edition of High Summer, my book on the walk, which has just been published by Enchanted Rock Press.This is the first time these photos have appeared in a magazine.
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2023
This tough lightweight minimalist pack was the surprise of the year. I didn't expect it to be that good for backpacking but after using it as a daypack in winter and finding it comfortable I took it on a two-week backpacking trip in Knoydart and was impressed with the performance.
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2024
Nov 19, 2024 · Sometimes the days pass by and something you think you did recently turns out to be six months ago. I was thinking it was a little while since I’d been on a favourite Cairngorms walk, through Ryvoan Pass and over Meall a’ Bhuachaille, but on checking my journal I was surprised that the last time was actually back in May.
Updated Collection Of Links To My Posts On Long-Distance Hiking
Aug 25, 2024 · Many years ago I put together links to a selection of pieces on long-distance walking and long-distance trails that have appeared since I began this blog way back in 2007.
Links to Gear I've Recommended On The Great Outdoors Website …
Dec 7, 2022 · The last two days of November have seen the first low level snow of the winter. Thick snow turning the land white and plastering the trees. ...
Chris Townsend Outdoors: A Look At The January Issue Of The …
Dec 4, 2023 · The next issue of The Great Outdoors is out now. I have three reviews inside - Keen WK400 Walking Shoes, Columbia Mazama Trail Waterproof Jacket, and Shokz OpenFit Ear Buds.
A Look At The November Issue Of The Great Outdoors
The latest issue of The Great Outdoors is out now. I have a feature describing the gear I used on my trip to An Teallach that I wrote about on this blog here (with more photos). I also review the Motorola Defy smartphone, the Columbia OutDry Extreme Nanolite waterproof jacket, and the Fjallraven Greenland Jacket.
A Look At The May Issue Of The Great Outdoors
Apr 18, 2023 · In the May issue of The Great Outdoors, out now, I have an opinion piece on rewilding.This is a more general look at the topic than my recent article in Wild Land News, which concentrates on trees.. In the gear pages I review the Built To Send X3 Alpine pack and the Oppo Reno 8 Pro smartphone.
A Look At The February Issue Of The Great Outdoors
Jan 5, 2024 · This is the last issue edited by Carey Davies, who is leaving after five years at the helm, and it's an excellent finale. Carey has done a great job, maintaining and enhancing the standards of the magazine.
A Look At The August Issue Of The Great Outdoors - Chris …
Jul 13, 2022 · The Great Outdoors has a new look with a redesigned cover and logo. Carey Davies writes about the thinking behind this in his editorial New look, same values and says there a few more tweaks on the way.It's good to refresh the look of a magazine every so often and I think the new cover is excellent.