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    Islay

    You've got great access to some lovely fishing just around Port Charlotte, and Kilchoman beach. If you're a seafood fan, the Lochindaal Hotel (a pub really) do a spectacular seafood platter with 24hrs notice. Sent from my SM-T819 using Tapatalk
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    Islay

    He's moved off the island a couple of years ago Sent from my SM-T819 using Tapatalk
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    Islay

    Hi Broch, Islay is a regular haunt for me. Do you know where you're likely to be staying? For otters and fishing, take your pick really. There are some lovely quiet spots up near Bunnahabhainn, there's a distillery up there as well. I've seen otters, seals, Eagles and Minke whales off the...
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    Planning Norwegian Ski Trip (with 6 year old)

    Definitely go for Aldi merino. And don't ne too sniffy about Aldi ski gear. It's good gear for the price, and kids at that age grow so quickly, you'll only get a season out of it. Sent from my SM-T819 using Tapatalk
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    Planning Norwegian Ski Trip (with 6 year old)

    You and your Mrs could take a lesson together, but you'll be needing a separate lesson for the six year old. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
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    Planning Norwegian Ski Trip (with 6 year old)

    There are resorts/ companies that are all about kids club etc. Not something I've ever subscribed to. The fact is that you will be taking different lessons from your little one, so that will involve an element of handing them over to a ski instructor for either group or private lessons whilst...
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    Planning Norwegian Ski Trip (with 6 year old)

    Hi Paul, I teach people tk ski part time, in adaptive, alpine telemark and cross country techniques. I've also taken a big family and friends group with up to fifteen children away skiing every year for the past 15 years or so, and have skied extensively in Norway, Sweden and Finland amongst...
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    Planning Hebridean adventure!

    Cheers, you're right, my route along the West coast of the Island is exposed to much of the weather coming through this week. Luckily, it's turning into a decent mushroom season, so some good options on Islay for the rest of this week. Every cloud etc.
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    Planning Hebridean adventure!

    Update: Disappointingly, the current weather situation has meant that my journey across Jura will have to be delayed. It's been too rough to get the boat out and conditions are unlikely to improve much over the next couple of days. For now I'm going to carry on with some days out foraging in...
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    PARAMO CLOTHING

    I think that's a fair comment, however, the outer shell only provides the windproof element. Waterproofing is provided by the pump liner which works fantastically well. For me, one of the main benefits is that the material is repairable. If it tears, you can sew it without any appreciable loss...
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    PARAMO CLOTHING

    Well, I'm not a boarder, so I couldn't say. [emoji41]. However, I've skied alpine, and toured both in the alps and Cross Country in my Aspira and Velez Smocks for the past few years and they've performed brilliantly. The Aspira is a bit heavy, but completely bombproof. I got soaked falling...
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    PARAMO CLOTHING

    I am a HUGE fan of Paramo clothing and rate it over Gore Tex type fabrics any day. Not only for the UK climate but wherever I've used it. I've used Paramo for probabky the past ten years or so, and have used it in all UK weathers, Skiing in he Alps and ski touring/ trekkng in Northern Sweden...
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    Planning Hebridean adventure!

    I've not neen around for a while, mostly on account of family and work comitments which have imoacted upon my ability to get out and about. Being lucky enough to spend several weeks a year in the Hebrides, I get some good opportunities to fish and forage aong some pristine coastline. Having...
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    First aid kit

    I completely agree. I have always been an advocate of people investing in and prioritising First Aid and Navigation training over and above what we would consider 'bushcraft' pursuits. Certainly a knowledge of fundamental navigation and first aid with an ability to treat sprains, cuts and wounds...
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    What's your favourite camping meal?

    If I'm car camping, my paella pan comes with me, a 30cm pan for two or three of us, or my monster 60cm pan for a big group. Paella cooked on the fire is an absolute treat. If I'm backpacking though I prefer to stick with simple lighweight food, cous cous, pasta, rice etc. I'm a big fan of polish...