Latest articles by Fiona Russell
The new tech is proving successful in helping swimmers assess the risk of getting sick from bacteria-polluted water but campaigners say it isn't enough
Our expert guide has all the advice you need to stay bite-free on your summer backcountry hikes and camping trips
If you buy outdoors kit, you will have heard of DWR – but do you know what it does? We explain what DWR is and the benefits for wet-weather gear
We take a closer look at the use of the Vibram sole in a variety of outdoor shoes and discover why it's so popular
Read on for four ways to removing the plastic taste from your hydration bladder to make your trail run or hike a whole lot more palatable
Selecting the right sun protection when you're doing sweaty activities isn't easy - here are some tips
Helen Rennard is only the fifth person and second woman to record a Munro Round in winter – and she did it in 80 days
Our 11 spring hiking tips cover all the essentials for planning your route, dressing for shoulder season weather and staying safe in the backcountry
With spring in the air, Fiona Russell reveals her list of gear for lightweight camping trips
A guide to what you should be wearing and carrying with you for spring hikes
An easy-to-wear shortie swimming wetsuit made with an eco-friendly alternative to neoprene
A guide to what you should be wearing for runs in springtime on local trails and in the hills and mountains
Experienced hiker and runner Fiona Russell makes her case for more colors – and the brighter the better – when heading into the hills and mountains
A beginners' guide to a style of ski touring that combines the advantages of skiing with the exploration of hiking
The best changing robes will let you discreetly slip out of your wet stuff while helping you stay warm and dry
Scotland offers “responsible rights of access” to land and water for hikers, bikers, swimmers and more. Has it been worthwhile?
New survey reveals $70 daily bill for hikers – plus the rising age of PCTers, the most common wildlife sighting and a host of other interesting stats
Latest call out for walkers to take more responsibility for their well-being and safety in cold and snow comes after the pair were rescued
Our writer Fiona Russell reveals some of the things she discovered when she strapped on snowshoes for the first time
After three DNFs, Kim Collison won the Montane Winter Spine race and claimed the third fastest time on record. He tells Fiona Russell how he did it
Amazingly, Clëo Bishop-Bolt then ran on to take a podium place in the Montane Winter Spine event
Nepal sets new permit fees on most popular South Col route for the first time in almost a decade
The study found a connection between reduced ground feel, lack of awareness of strike pattern and higher risk of injury
