The OUTDOORSmagic Weekly Newsletter

This week's OUTDOORSmagic weekly newsletter has a bit of an Everest theme, despite the heat, after OM member Conan Harrod sent us his photos from the top of the world.


Posted: 27 July 2006
by Jon


You may have heard of Conan Harrod; he's perhaps best known for his breathtaking achievement in becoming half of the first ever OUTDOORSmagic marriage, but he also managed to climb Everest this spring and, being a nice fella, he's uploaded his expedition shots to the OM Gallery. Well worth a look.

Closer to home, check out our basics guide to wild camping - all you need to know including where you can and cannot legally wild camp and how to leave things as you found them. You can't beat it.

On the gear front, check out our reviews of the new Osprey Aether 70 pack and some hot weather hybrid sandals from the nice people at Keen, ideal if you value the integrity of your toes.

More? Scoop pics of the radical new Petzl e+LITE and this week's scramble route is the Pinnacle Ridge of Garbh Bheinn. Where? It's directly opposite Ballachulish near Glencoe.

Phew, keep drinking the fluids and have a top weekend,

Jon and the team at OUTDOORSmagic.com
editor@outdoorsmagic.com

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 Latest user reviews
 
Hilleberg Akto
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 Latest gallery pictures
 


Skye Bridge
by Paul Taylor
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Too Many People
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by Neil Higgins
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Add Your Photos To The OM Gallery And Win Bridgedale Trekker Socks
Win five pairs of best-selling Bridgedale Trekker socks in our new monthly photograph competition. Simply post your photos in the gallery, and whichever gets the most user ratings wins. Click to Enter!!!

Nikwax's Biggest Ever Competition - Win The New Alaska 4 Tent
Nikwax has teamed up with Gelert, one of the UK’s favourite family camping brands, to give away the new Alaska 4 tent worth £150! Click to Enter!!!


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