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Sal Thornton

July 10, 2024

Meet OS Champion Sal Thornton – Long distance hiker and lover of human powered adventures!

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Ben Beckwith

July 10, 2024

Meet Ben Beckwith, mountain leader, fell runner and trad-climber

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Emily Cartigny

Emily Cartigny

July 10, 2024

Meet OS Champion Emily, runner, swimmer & mountain biker with a dog named Merlot!

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Grand Union by Sarah Round

Sarah Round

July 10, 2024

Meet OS Champion Sarah Round, avid cyclist and long distance wild swimmer

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Jack Anderson

Jack Anderson

July 10, 2024

Meet OS Champion Jack Anderson, an outdoor instructor, hiker and kayaker who loves a route with a pub at the end!

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Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!

July 9, 2024
9 min read

Hiking Poles – a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

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Gus Mckechnie

Gus Mckechnie

July 8, 2024

Meet OS Champion Gus Mckechnie, an avid runner and rower. Gus is a member of the Hamwic Harriers and also a fan of parkrun Tourism.

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Hiking Checklist

July 8, 2024
2 min read

There’s a fine line between having the right equipment to keep you safe and comfortable on a walk and being so weighed down with unnecessary kit you’ll struggle. Our hiking checklist will help you get kitted out with essential gear for a long day on the trail and tell you what to take on a walk.

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Tom and Essi Troughton

July 4, 2024

Meet OS Champions Tom and Essi Troughton, a physio and doctor determined to help more people get outside to enjoy the health benefits