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Adventure guides. Kit. Stories from the hills.
Written by people who actually do this stuff.
From Goldman Sachs to the mountains: the honest version
Growing up in a council house in Devon, joining the Royal Marines, burning out in finance, and eventually putting every penny of savings into an adventure company. The full story.
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Why your bootcamp class won't get you up a mountain
Most people don't specifically train for adventure — and spend too much time focused on the wrong things. Here's how to think about fitness differently.
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How to plan a year of training for adventure
If you bounce from one Classpass session to another without a clear goal, this is for you. A simple four-phase framework used with Jove Club members.
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Mountain weather: what to check, what it means, and when to turn back
Weather impacts every adventure. Mountain conditions can change fast and extremes are much more severe than in the valley. Here's how to read a forecast and make the right call.
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The kit you actually need for a mountain day
Getting the right kit is key. It doesn't always have to cost a fortune, but it needs to be of sufficient quality. Here's what actually matters — and what people get wrong.
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Wild camping in the UK: what's legal, what's not, and how to do it properly
It can be one of the most magical ways to explore nature. It can also be dangerous if you don't prepare — and people are steadily ruining the freedom to do it at all.
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3 beginner adventures worth doing in the UK
Three specific routes to get you started. A mountain hike, a coastal trail run, and a first scramble — each one a genuine step into something new.
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Nutrition for adventure: what actually matters
Nutrition is surprisingly simple — yet people overcomplicate it, give misleading advice, or follow fads. Here's a straightforward set of principles that work.
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The Welsh 3000s: A Complete Guide
Route, training, kit, and the things people get wrong. Everything you need to know before attempting one of the UK's great mountain challenges.
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A Sensible Guide to the National Three Peaks
What the challenge actually involves — routes, drive times, fatigue, and environmental impact — so you can decide whether it's right for you.
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