- Hiking03 Feb 2021 / Nassrin ChamanianAs outdoor-lovers, we all want our clothing to be produced in an ethical and sustainable way that has a minimal environmental impact. New Zealand brand icebreaker specialise in making outdoor kit from merino wool which they believe is not only more sustainable but also the perfect material for high-performance activewear. We asked their Head of...Read ArticleHiking13 Aug 2019 / Nassrin ChamanianAccording to the Ramblers Association , walking is by far Britain's most popular outdoor recreation activity. Wherever you are on our little island, you're never more than a short drive or train journey away from our beautiful countryside. Whatever your age, a long walk in the great outdoors is the perfect way to unplug from the pressures...Read ArticleHiking10 May 2019Looking for some inspiration? We asked Salomon ambassador and self-proclaimed #InstagramSocialSecretary Nicola Hardy (@ Adventurer Nic ) why she loves the Wainwrights. What are the Wainwrights? The Wainwrights are a classification of fell in the Lake District . They are named after Alfred Wainwright , a fell walker and guidebook writer who...Read ArticleHiking02 Apr 2019There are some moments in life that make you stop in your tracks. Where time stands still, and everything is perfect. It’s these moments that newly launched technical outdoor brand, Föhn loves to celebrate. Föhn make versatile, multi-sport kit for the adventurous, the opportunists and the trailblazers. Their clothing is rooted in technical...Read ArticleHiking28 Feb 2019 / Nassrin ChamanianTHIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED Since 1974, Osprey has been a leading name in creating innovative backpacks to the highest quality. From the highest mountains to the remotest islands, Osprey packs have become the ultimate travelling companion all over the world. Now Wiggle is giving you the chance to try one of their new packs for yourself. Which one...Read ArticleHiking14 Jan 2019Jenny Tough is an adventurer who loves fast and light expeditions and has run, trekked, cycled, skied, paddled, and sailed across every continent. It's not all about travel to far-flung places though. Even in London there could be a micro adventure just around the corner where you can disconnect from the pressures of the city as Jenny recently...Read ArticleHiking14 Jan 2019 / Nassrin ChamanianJenny Tough is an adventurer who loves fast and light expeditions and has run, treked, cycled, skied, paddled, and sailed accross every continent. Jenny shares her experience of hiking in the beautiful Cairngorms...Read ArticleHiking20 Dec 2018With the New Year upon us, we find out how some of our very own Wigglers are challenging themselves in 2019. From running 100 miles in one go, to qualifying for Team GB triathlon age group team, one thing we know is that 2019 will be a busy year! We'll be following up with them throughout the year - stay tuned for updates! Join the Wiggle...Read ArticleHiking12 Sep 2018 / Gavin MannThis year's long, hot summer was one to remember. Sunny, dry days meant there was plenty of opportunity to get out and explore. Having just received a new Osprey Exos 38 Rucksack to test, I had the perfect excuse for a weekend camping trip. So, with a rough plan of action I decided to pack up my bag and head over to the New Forest to get back...Read ArticleHiking20 Aug 2018 / Bjorn EriksenIt was the Easter holidays and I was getting ready to take on the Brecon Beacons in Wales. The national park would be hosting me for three days while I, along with a group of colleagues, set out to climb Pen Y Fan (2,907 ft.), walk across the mountain ridges and take in the mesmerizing scenery. The trip was part of our preparation for The Isle of...