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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.

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434 Posts

Last Post by Cameron 2 weeks Ago

The Hilleberg chain, specifically the excellent Nallo hotel, will be our main source of accommodation for our little holiday. Having said that, 'her indoors' does insist ...

CONSERVATION

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

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763 Posts

Last Post by Davevikingr 1 day Ago

Well guys my cat has offset his carbon footprint - part of it on the other cat's head and the rest on the carpet. However, talking off climbing cats his name IS Cuillin - and...

GEAR - ADVICE & MORE

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

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2268 Posts

Last Post by Davevikingr 5 hours Ago

I've found Meindl to be a very good make but they don't come cheap. That said you might find a pair around the £150 mark. I managed to get a pair last spring for £85 ...

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...

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507 Posts

Last Post by Cameron 2 weeks Ago

You are quite correct Derek, I did have a good sleeping bag but I normally sleep warm anyway....

GEAR SWAP or SELL

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

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140 Posts

Last Post by Cameron 7 days Ago

Well done Simon. That's brilliant....

HIKING PARTNERS

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

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256 Posts

Last Post by Emily 14 hours Ago

A TGO reader, Dave Padgen, has been in touch with the office regarding a trip he is planning to Mt Elbrus, as well as a training course later this month in the Cairngorms, on which...

ROUTES

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

153 Topics

964 Posts

Last Post by caroline 8 hours Ago

Hello! I need some votes, please can you help! I spent New Year with some friends in a little cottage down in Worth Matravers, Dorset. Spent the week walking on the South West...

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!

343 Topics

4661 Posts

Last Post by Mike fae Dundee 9 hours Ago

Breh'n Cox disnae hae a Dundee accent ehny mair, Cameron. He's ain o' thae luvvie types noo. :)...

TRAVEL

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

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231 Posts

Last Post by Cameron 1 week Ago

Hope no-one has booked for a trek to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Looks like the trek is going to be out of bounds for some time. [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americ...

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

Equipment, routes and information - discuss here!

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392 Posts

Last Post by Chris Townsend 2 weeks Ago

I prefer the aspect ratio too, but especially the sensor size. I'm not looking for a new camera at present either - I'm happy with the Canon 450D and the Sigma DP1 - but ...