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TGO Challenge

The new forum for TGO Challengers. Looking for route advice, gear ideas or someone to walk cross Scotland with? This is the forum for you.

87 Topics

526 Posts

Last Post by gdwscott on Oct 5, 2011

I would have to say though that this forum is much more attractive and easier to search through. Gordon...

CONSERVATION

Windfarms, power lines, rights of way, access problems? Share your concerns about issues that affect you or the environment.

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851 Posts

Last Post by foz290280 on Oct 14, 2011

Propasals to build a windfarm near the Cairngorm National Park...... Surely not? This wind farm business in Scotland is getting out of hand. A link to the petition below, and mo...

GEAR - ADVICE & MORE

Your opportunity to air all those gear problems, or simply ask for advice!

394 Topics

2780 Posts

Last Post by foz290280 on Oct 17, 2011

What the best way to sharpen my folding knife which i take camping? I have tried the steel i use on my kitchen knives but not getting very good results. Thanks...

GEAR - YOUR REVIEWS

Want to share your findings about the gear you use on the hill? Post your thoughts here! One thread per gear item...

107 Topics

566 Posts

Last Post by ahb on Sep 24, 2011

Has anyone "reviewed"/got one of these clas olhson meths stoves? It seems a neater design than trangia and 600g, thus less if drop frying pan and use foil lid... ht...

GEAR SWAP or SELL

Any new/used gear you want to swap or sell, or even give away!

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206 Posts

Last Post by paulmitch on Oct 13, 2011

The Airzone pack and Terrain pants are now sold. Will accept £20 each for the other packs....

HIKING PARTNERS

Looking for someone to hike or backpack with? Looking for someone to share that dream trip?

84 Topics

302 Posts

Last Post by Pocahontas on Sep 7, 2011

Hi everyone, First post on the site :) Its been a fair while since i was active but as my daughter has grown, i find i am able to now find time for myself again. I love wild campi...

ROUTES

Tell us about your favourite routes, hill walks, backpacking trips or National Trails.

202 Topics

1195 Posts

Last Post by Norman Grieve on Oct 17, 2011

Link tae the Isle of Mull photos:- http://www.scottishhills.com/html/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=181670#181670...

SPEAK OUT!

Want to get something off your chest? Tell us what you like, or dislike, about the magazine, or anything else that comes into your head!

451 Topics

5265 Posts

Last Post by foz290280 on Oct 6, 2011

Tragic news from the Bowland fells (featured in this month's issue), after a 75 year old man was found dead in the peat bogs of the area. If anyone needed a good example as...

TRAVEL

Looking for info on routes abroad - trekking routes, trekking holidays, backpacking routes?

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291 Posts

Last Post by foz290280 on Oct 3, 2011

Any one been here? I am planning a visit later this month and wondered what sort of bothy it was and if it needs anything taking in? Thanks...

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

Equipment, routes and information - discuss here!

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460 Posts

Last Post by Mike fae Dundee on Oct 13, 2011

It can be quite easy to travel UL in summer. The worst that will happen is that you might have a damp night. Are there other folks trying to travel UL in a Scottish winter? I...