Why I Love Hardangervidda in Winter

I love the Hardanger plateau in the winter. The logistics are slick with minimal faff. You step off the train at Finse and, within a few metres, you’re pulling your pulk across the snow. It’s hard to beat that level of access. The terrain changes constantly – high plateau sections, steep punchy ascents, and long stretches across frozen lakes. The trails are marked earlier than in most areas. DNT marks them with willow wands every 10m, carefully avoiding avalanche terrain and other hazards, giving confidence for route planning in poor visibility.

Preparing for the Liathach Traverse: What You Need to Know

The Liathach ridge, a classic mountain traverse in Torridon, is one of Scotland's great mountain days. The views, the scrambling, and the exposure make it a day to remember, but preparation is key to making sure it’s a good memory. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect, the gear you’ll need, and some escape options if things don’t go to plan.

Svalbard is one of those places that sticks with you. Every time I return, it reminds me just how remote and wild it is. There’s a silence here that you can’t find anywhere else, and it feels like you're standing at the edge of the world. When you’re out there, surrounded by vast glaciers and endless horizons, you get this humbling sense of how small we really are in comparison to the natural forces at play.