Early Days
Early Days Before I took the decision to earn my living from the outdoors I was just enjoying the experience of being in the outdoors. Going for walks over moorlands, through forests, over mountains.I still do enjoy it tremendously, but something has changed. Back then, when I watched documentaries and read about people like hikers, rock climbers, mountaineers, cavers. The language instilled in me the impression of majesty, being in
Waterproof Jackets
I wanted a good waterproof jacket. For years I wore a Regatta Calderdale jacket. It served me well. It was good at keeping me dry, warm and did not restrict my movements when out on the hill. I found myself wanting to do more. I wanted to climb the crags, tall walls I kept seeing on my rambles. I absolutely loved the feel of the rain, sunshine, grass, rocks, trees
Trail names anyone?
I keep getting asked about trail names so thought I would post this for everyone’s benefit. We have a tradition here at Freedom, and it has to do with names. Once you have hiked with us and we get to know you, you are given a special trail name. Why you ask? well, most hikers feel their trail name makes a statement about them, that their given name never
Boots
Boots What do I wear on my feet? Well first I always wear merino wool or blended socks. I have thin ones for summer, mid weight ones for spring and autumn and thick ones for winter. What about boots. Boots are classed in the following way: B0, B1, B2 and B3. Your trainer would be classed as a B0. At the other end of the scale a B3 is completely
Kinder Reservoir and Kinder Falls
A short video clip to show the area of this fantastic day out for beginners to seasoned walkers.