Nick Hallissey

1 week ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Matt Jones |Ben Weeks |Nick Hallissey

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This guide reviews the best walking poles tested by our experts. Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability on uneven terrain. They also help alleviate the strain suffered by your knees – experts estimate that when used properly, walking poles can take up to 30% of the weight off your lower joints. That's a big plus on long, steep mountain days.

2 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Nick Hallissey

The author of Spring is the Only Season says our need for the season of renewal and rebirth is deep-rooted, and that spring walks are the greatest of all. The meaning of life, says Simon Barnes, is not 42. It’s 23.5.When the Earth’s northern hemisphere tilts back towards the sun on our annual spin round the block, the angle of tilt is 23.5 degrees. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn sit at 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south. So if you live above or below those lines, you get seasons.

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Nick Hallissey

There are hundreds of waymarked trails across the UK, and often a lot of thought goes into creating them. So we tracked down the six we think qualify as works of art in themselves – as well as being emblematic of the amazing trails they signify. Here’s our countdown, from 6 down to 1. (And we can promise the walks are all as good as the artwork.)6. The Wessex RidgewayHistory and fable weave a rich tale on this ridge-hugging route from Dorset’s Lyme Regis to Marlborough in Wiltshire.

Aug 8, 2023 | livefortheoutdoors.com | Nick Hallissey

The Nike Kiger 9 is a trail running shoe made to conquer technical trails with agility and comfort. This updated version has been cut down in weight and positions the foot closer to the ground for a light and immersive run feel. Our expert run tester Nick Hallissey puts the Kiger 9 through its paces... If, like me, you’re partial to watching YouTube videos about trail running, you’ve probably come across the ones that rank Britain’s toughest Parkruns.

Jun 29, 2023 | livefortheoutdoors.com | Nick Hallissey