Crisp blue skies, snow, mountains, hotel breakfasts, fresh air and exercise – and you don’t even have to like skiing. Welcome to the world of winter hiking…

With a season of winter storms approaching James Batty explains how to make the most of the great bass fishing that comes during or after a big blow

The cold means nothing when the wolf of the waterways turns its dark eyes to your lure or deadbait – it’s time to tame the beast...

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

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