Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:34:07 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/ Active Outdoors News en-gb http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/images/logo.gif http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/ webmaster@activeoutdoors.info http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article219.html With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is the perfect time to buy your loved one a special activity gift that you can share together. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:34:07 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article218.html This winter is said to be the best ever for seeing nature's own light show - the Northern Lights. What are they and how can you get to see them? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:12:19 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article216.html Fancy a free all expenses paid snowboard trip? Well, almost free, as you have to make a donation and if you win you will have to pay for your beer and food. But apart from that, this is a fantastic opportunity to go snowboarding on the cheap and raise money for a great cause. The World Snowboard Guide Need You And A Friend On Their Everest Challenge Team! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:29:32 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article213.html Surfing the perfect wave is the dream for all surfers – from beginners to the most advanced surfers out there. Unfortunately not many people get to live in a place where that break exists, and so you may well find yourself hankering after a perfect surf holiday instead. So how do you wade through the thousands on offer? Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:58:13 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article211.html Driving this winter need not be difficult or dangerous if you follow these common sense safety tips and make the right preparations. There are also a few top winter driving tips that not everyone knows about. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:25:47 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article194.html As the nights get darker sooner, you will probably wish you had a high power led torch in your pocket. Fear not. The best LED torch will fits into your pocket at a reasonable price. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:11:57 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article190.html Snow Tubing and Doughnutting is high speed fun in the snow from sitting in a large inflatable ring and sliding at speed down a snowy hill. Skills - Strength: 3, Balance: 1, Flexibility: 1, Agility: 1, Coordination: 1 Time needed: 1 hour, Cost to try: £10 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:29:22 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article128.html It's snowing and the last thing you need is to get stuck. You are definitely going to find snow shovels useful. But what sort of snow shovel should you get? Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:40:20 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article127.html The first frosts have appeared and we are all searching for that lost pair of gloves in the back of the cupboard. But fear not, there is a quicker way to warm up your hands and keep them warm for ages - the Zippo Deluxe Hand Warmer. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:52:43 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article111.html It has been snowing and you want some high speed fun with a sledge or toboggan. What makes a good sledge? How can you go faster? How do you steer? What are the best things to use as a sledge? Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:13:41 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article14.html When there is a lot of ice and snow about, cars use snow chains to gain grip. You can easily fall on the ice and hurt or break something, but what can you buy for your shoes to give you grip in icy and slippery conditions? Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:56:12 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article91.html With the snow and ice on the roads, how do you stop your car tyres from slipping on the ice? This review of Snow socks for tires shows fabric snow chains provide a quick, easy to fit alternative to snow chains and mean that you don't have to swap to winter tyres. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:03:23 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article38.html The Forestry Commission has exciting new facilities at Whinlatter Forest Park. These are a Go Ape high wire adventure, and the new Altura mountain bike trail. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:31:43 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article30.html It's Winter again, and its cold cycling outdoors. Rather than cycling wearing a flapping luminous vest and having soaking wet feet, what you need are the best recommended winter cycling clothes. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:35:00 +0000