Adventures
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AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Active Alternatives
Banish the humiliation of doing star jumps in your vest and pants to the back of your mind, grab some pals and go have some fun with our guide to alternative exercise Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Run for the Hills
Running doesn't have to mean pounding the concrete – a growing community of runners are taking to the hills to challenge their bodies and clear their minds Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Aerial Spin
It's well known that yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise around - but what happens when you combine it with aerial acrobatics? Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
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Wacky Races
Adventure style races have grown hugely popular in the last few years – The Skinny talks you through three of the best Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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Snow Sport in Scotland – A Mini Adventure
The best thing about snow sport in Scotland is its accessibility, so whether it’s a quick hour on a dry slope in the city or a trip north to the resorts, there’s no excuse not to get on the piste Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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Thurso: A Cold Water Classic
Thurso is the Holy Grail of Scottish surf: the breaks around this small town in Caithness are steeped in surfing folklore, with only the hardiest souls making it their quest to find it Read more »| 17 Jun 2013
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Surf Scotland: Catching a Break
Learning to surf In Scotland takes perseverance, determination and a very, very thick wetsuit Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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Up Hill and Down Glen – Mountain Biking In Scotland
Mountain Biking has undergone something of a makeover in the last decade to become the fastest growing sport in Scotland Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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Into the Backcountry: Mountain Biking in Scotland
One thing we're not short of in this country are hills and mountains. In fact, Scotland is a mountain biking mecca – all you need to explore it is an OS map and a sense of adventure Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresThe Ascent: Rock Climbing in Scotland
Whether 'sport climbing' on a pre-prepared route or roughing it as a hardcore outdoor climber, Scotland has a wealth of mountainous terrain for you to explore Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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Climbing 101
To prove that you don't have to be a super gnarly dude with the upper body strength of a gorilla to get into climbing, we sent a weak newbie to Ratho to have a go on the top ropes Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresOff-Piste: Skiing & Snowboarding in the Backcountry
“There is a sense of achievement that comes with backcountry skiing that can’t be replicated in a man made resort.” So says Al Conroy, owner of Edinburgh’s Freeze Pro Shop, and a strong advocate of ski touring in Scotland Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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Up and Away (25 feet at least)
It's 8am and there's hardly anyone around. And those that are seem mostly hungover. En route, I see a squirrel darting across the street. It’s rare fo... Read more »| 05 Oct 2009 -
Festivals
Snowside Festival 2009, Nassfeld, Austria
If your New Year's resolutions include the vow to enjoy yourself a little more, then let us make a suggestion. Like winter sports? Great! Nassfeld, Austria, ... Read more »| 29 Dec 2008