Skiing for midlife confidence

A fear of heights can be debilitating for hillwalkers – but there are ways to ease the anxiety. On a Peak District-based course organised by the UK section of the Austrian Alpine Club, Alex and Hannah Roddie learned how to tackle this common phobia

Do you feel stuck, sluggish, out of shape or like your spark has dimmed? You’re not alone. It’s all too easy to fall into a rut while the years fly by – especially after decades injecting all your ene

Rock climbing is surging in popularity, thanks to its physical, mental and social benefits

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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.

Sometimes the tiniest shifts can create the biggest thrills...