Journal

Where we have been, and what to wear there

Field notes, kit guides and the places behind the designs.

World's Best Ski Resorts: Aspen, Chamonix, and Beyond
2026-03-26

World's Best Ski Resorts: Aspen, Chamonix, and Beyond

Not all ski resorts are equal. The terrain, the culture, the infrastructure, and the quality of the mountain experience vary enormously b...

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Ridge Hiking: Trails, Preparation, and Gear
2026-03-26

Ridge Hiking: Trails, Preparation, and Gear

Ridge hiking is a specific kind of experience. You're above the treeline, often both sides of the path drop away, the wind has nowhere to...

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Nature-Inspired Graphic Tees: Why Art Matters in Outdoor Apparel
2026-03-26

Nature-Inspired Graphic Tees: Why Art Matters in Outdoor Apparel

Walk through any outdoor market or trailhead car park and you'll see hundreds of graphic tees. Most are forgettable. A few stop you in yo...

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Hiking with Babies: When to Start and How to Prepare
2026-03-26

Hiking with Babies: When to Start and How to Prepare

One of the first questions outdoor parents ask after having a baby is when they can get back on the trail with their child. The short ans...

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Tent Safety: What Every Camper Needs to Know
2026-03-26

Tent Safety: What Every Camper Needs to Know

Tent camping involves a specific set of risks that most beginners don't think about until they encounter them. Poor site selection, impro...

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Preparing for a Hiking Date: What to Wear and Bring
2026-03-26

Preparing for a Hiking Date: What to Wear and Bring

A hiking date is genuinely one of the better first-date formats. You're moving, which removes the awkward stationary conversation pressur...

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Skiing in the UK: Where to Go and What to Wear
2026-03-26

Skiing in the UK: Where to Go and What to Wear

Skiing in the UK is not what most people picture when they think of ski holidays. There are no guaranteed powder days, no alpine villages...

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Beach Lifestyle: Coastal Apparel for Outdoor People
2026-03-26

Beach Lifestyle: Coastal Apparel for Outdoor People

If you spend real time at the coast, whether that means early morning swims, afternoons on the rocks photographing seabirds, or long even...

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Captain Puffin Collection: Hand-Drawn Character Apparel for Outdoor People
2026-03-24

Captain Puffin Collection: Hand-Drawn Character Apparel for Outdoor People

Captain Puffin is the core of everything AukCliff makes. Each character is hand-drawn by our artist and represents a different way people...

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The Puffin Colonies That Need Our Attention in 2026
2026-03-24

The Puffin Colonies That Need Our Attention in 2026

Only four Atlantic puffins returned to Dancing Ledge in Dorset this March. No fledglings have been raised at the colony in three years. A...

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Ultimate Wildlife Photography Gifts Guide 2026: From Beginners to Pros
2026-03-17

Ultimate Wildlife Photography Gifts Guide 2026: From Beginners to Pros

Photo by DIALO Photography on PexelsFinding perfect wildlife photography gifts means understanding what photographers actually need in th...

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Hand-Drawn vs AI Art in Clothing: Why Authentic Design Matters in 2026
2026-03-17

Hand-Drawn vs AI Art in Clothing: Why Authentic Design Matters in 2026

Photo by Javier Gonzalez on PexelsThe debate over hand drawn vs ai art clothing has reached a tipping point in 2026, with consumers incre...

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