Archive for January, 2012
North York Moors turns 60 in style
Forget about the Queen Diamond Jubilee, its all about Yorkshire this year as the North York Moors National Park marks its 60th Anniversary.
Bushcraft for Kids
Got an outdoors-lover running around a home? Think its time your kid learnt how to scavenge for food in case they ever find themselves going all Into The Wild? Or maybe you just fancy a week to yourself? Then get them booked in to PGL’s latest offering – a Bushcraft holiday.
Section of South West Coastal Path re-opens
Good news if you’re contemplating attempting the South West Coastal path later this year – a £20,000 donation means that a section has been reopened, saving a lengthy (and not quite so scenic) inland detour.
Blue Peter’s Helen Skelton cycles to South Pole
We’re used to Blue Peter presenters trying out anything from flipping pancakes to parachuting out of planes, but adventure-addict Helen Skelton has taken it a step further after an 18-day trek to the South Pole.
Sleeping on the edge: Barcelona Rock Hostel
Anyone fancy climbing up to your hotel bedroom setting up camp, harnessing yourself to a rock and spending the night 100m above a city’s skyline?
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival: Programme announced
Have the cold, dark days of January left you feeling in desperate need of some inspiration? Look no further: the programme for the 7th annual Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (SHAFF) was announced yesterday and will feature 75 adventure, travel and extreme sports film from all over the world.
Records galore as naked rower conquers Atlantic
After two months of rowing the high seas, endless blisters and dehydrated meals, the worlds “toughest rowing race”; the Atlantic challenge, has been won by two bankers in their forties, while a solo naked rower has come in second.
Mark Wood reaches the end of the Earth
After 50 days alone on ice, polar explorer completes first half of record breaking expedition
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Dickie:
I knew that - there's a close up of their shoe in the sketch!
