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ACTIVE OUTDOORS
'Free beer' plea for volunteers to help with Loch Ness 360 Challenge event
'Free beer' plea for volunteers to help with Loch Ness 360 Challenge event
A new running and biking endurance event is offering a free beer and food to anybody who can lend a hand to help it run smoothly.
Busiest year on record for Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers
Busiest year on record for Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers
Last year was the busiest on record for Scotland's mountain rescuers with a huge rise in call outs, people assisted and hours given by volunteers.
The story of Active Outdoors
The story of Active Outdoors
Find out a little bit more about Active Outdoors, and meet the team behind the north's number one outdoors column!
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Snow and sunshine on Loch Morlich circuit
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Snow and sunshine on Loch Morlich circuit
On a wintry camping trip to Glenmore, John Davidson takes his children on a scenic walk around Loch Morlich
Fewer avalanches recorded after winter with relatively little snow
Fewer avalanches recorded after winter with relatively little snow
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) has ended this season's forecasts – with one of its lowest totals of snow slides.
Sutherland Walkers Group announces summer programme of walks
Sutherland Walkers Group announces summer programme of walks
A season of sociable walks has been agreed for a local walking club.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Early rise to capture beauty of trail
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Early rise to capture beauty of trail
John Davidson continues his recce of the Loch Ness 360 Challenge route as he runs from Inverness to Drumnadrochit
Active Outdoors: Taking the plunge again in beautiful surroundings of Applecross
Active Outdoors: Taking the plunge again in beautiful surroundings of Applecross
Cold seas and spectacular views make for a memorable trip to Applecross for wild swimming rookie Rachel Smart
Bookings at youth hostels in Highlands show promise for year ahead
Bookings at youth hostels in Highlands show promise for year ahead
Youth hostels on the North Coast 500 and elsewhere in the Highlands are proving popular with travellers now that the facilities are fully open again.
Club Focus: Pentland Canoe Club
Club Focus: Pentland Canoe Club
Watersports have gained in popularity in recent years. Ken Nicol of Pentland Canoe Club urges people to join a club for safety and fun on the water