Jack Claridge What is Mountaineering? Mountaineering is the pastime of the more adventurous outdoor type; it is a hobby or sport that involves climbing, trekking or hiking up mountains in order to reach the top. Some see this as a dangerous pastime but for many it is exhilarating and a test of …
What is a Survivalist? A survivalist is an individual who has been trained to survive in the outdoors for a period of time on limited rations or using the land as a means to find food and water. Survivalists often hone their skills on survivalist holidays – known sometimes as …
Hypothermia is a condition brought about by a drop in the surrounding temperature which causes the body’s temperature to fall sharply. It is important at this stage to note that Hypothermia does not just kill in the winter or in extremely cold conditions but that it also kills – and …
Many people forget that when they go on a camping or caravanning holiday that they can still eat healthily whilst they are there. To this end many of us as individuals – and as families – find ourselves trawling around supermarkets on the day before we set off buying up …
When camping, it is important to be prepared for all types of weather conditions; more importantly when camping in hot weather it is wise to know what to wear, what not to wear, what to drink and how to ensure that you are protected from any sudden drops in temperature. …
Many families in the United Kingdom prefer to holiday in their own country and experience the many different aspects of a land that might normally not be open to them. It is surprising to note how many British residents have never holidayed at home and for many renting a caravan …
What is a Caravan Park? A Caravan park is a specially allotted area within which static and mobile caravans can be berthed for a period of time, anything from a week to one year depending on your requirements. There are hundreds of Caravan parks up and down the country and …
Many of us have now made the move from camping and staying in tents to renting caravans when we go on holiday. For many of us caravans are a home from home with many of the creature comforts afforded to them within their own homes with the added advantage of …
When we go camping or caravanning for our holidays in the United Kingdom we have a tendency to load up with lots of unnecessary fast food or food that can be heated simply from a can. Likewise we also have a tendency to stop off at roadside cafes and restaurants …
When you and your family are on a camping holiday there are certain things you should be aware of; these are known as the Countryside Code and have been in existence since the 1950’s. Of course these rules don’t just apply to individuals or families on camping holidays; they apply …