Better to be on the hill – than over the hill
Some may think that discussing PTSD on an outdoor blog is a bit strange. But it is part of the story that brings me here and makes me who I have become in recent years. This is my story and covers the past 20 years and a premature end to lifelong career. I will look …
In many walks of life, we are constantly having to find the balance between expectation and reality. I find, in my field of work, I am always having to manage my customers’ expectations against what I know will be the reality. But what do we mean by expectations v reality? Why is it important within …
Exercising with Arthritis As a sufferer of Arthritis, I can fully sympathise with anyone who inflicted with this illness. For me the pain started in my finger joints, probably the result of years of climbing and caving plus being a football goalkeeper. The arthritis spread to my neck and lower spine and it is the …
As Storm Ciara rattles around the rafters, my mind is drawn towards the long-distance footpaths and waymarked trails that I have in my sights for the coming months. It is on days like this, when I choose to stay in the warm and dry, that I do most of my planning. You may think that …
The Meon Valley Trail links West Meon with Wickham along a disused railway track following part of the Meon Valley. During spring and summer, the trail is alive with many varieties of butterflies such as the marbled white and gatekeeper and other wildlife. It has an amazing flora and fauna all year round. Start: West …
I have just finished reading an excellent article on the BBC News website about how the smart phone game Pokémon Go has helped people get outside and enjoy some fresh air. The article looks at four case studies and shows how something as simple as a computer game can get people of all ages outside. …
Whilst out using my stove the other day to brew up some coffee, I got thinking about what other walkers/campers use for stoves. So, to be topical, I thought I would conduct an 'Exit Poll'. Well, the results were impressive. The was a giant swing to the right, a massive slide to the centre and …
RED January is a community initiative helping people support their mental wellbeing through physical activity. The idea is to get active every day, to beat the blues away. If it’s running 5k, or walking to work a new way, a morning swim or taking the bike for a spin, the choice of daily activity is up to the individual. Created …
Whether the weather be fine, Or whether the weather be not, Whether the weather be cold, Or whether the weather be hot, We'll weather the weather Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not! Anon Us Brits have a national obsession with the weather, it forms the basis of the majority of our casual …
We can advocate that getting outdoors is the best thing for physical and mental health, but unless the individuals want to get outside, we are wasting our time. Instead of constantly banging on about the benefits of getting out doors, it is time to look at ways of encouraging the elderly to start going out. …
