In this guest blog, Amanda Roberts, professional blogger and podiatry student, gives her top tips on how to keep your feet healthy on the trail! Your feet are your vehicle through life, and if you …
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We spend so much of our time cooped up indoors, hunched over in front of a computer, that sometimes, it literally hurts. Our bones and muscles begin to ache from the unnatural positions into which …
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The British Journal of Sports Medicine has released research from five universities showing that simply increasing your walking pace can add years to your life. When compared to walking at a slow pace, walking at …
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Trail conditions and snow conditions on the Tour du Mont Blanc For those of you who are interested in trail conditions and snow conditions on the Tour Du Mont Blanc; keep an eye on this …
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The heat of the midday sun threatened to turn a usually enjoyable hike into a bit of a trudge. I reassured my sister and her boyfriend that we were almost there. ‘You said that an …
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With panoramic views across the Mont Blanc Massif, the Aiguillette des Posettes is one of the most breath-taking hikes in Chamonix. Situated on the border between France and Switzerland, it takes about 15 minutes to …
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Most of us know we need to exercise more, but with increasingly busy lives, it’s important to prioritize the activity that will give us the greatest health benefit. After a long day sitting at a …
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Mont de L’Arpille is one of Switzerland’s classic snowshoe summits. Perched high above Martigny, it offers spectacular views of the Rhone Valley and the Swiss and French Alps. Starting from the pretty hamlet of Chez …
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