This site has blogs from Brian and Martina’s trips in the great outdoors but mostly our longer walking trips. We have done 4 multi-month hikes in the USA over the years and there is a blog of each here.

The Hayduke in the US South West 2014 and in 2022 !

Continental Divide Trail 2009

Pacific Crest Trail 1998

Plus lots of other stuff including Canada, Alaska, Britain and the rest of Europe and further afield including Austria, Spain, Jordan, the canyons and desert of south west USA…There are some sea kayaking posts too. You can see all of these from the menu.

We stay in the village of Fortrose, Scotland near to the highlands, home of some great mountains, coastal and island scenery which we regularly visit including climbing, camping, sea kayaking, hiking and a bit of sheep farming as well. The photos link on the menu has plenty from both Scotland and abroad.

You can contact us at briansolar1atyahoodotcodotuk Thanks for looking

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Arizona Trail IV AZT hiker info and bonus trips

by aweewalk, posted in Arizona, Backpacking, brian dickson, Death Valley, Sedona

Here are some of my notes on the Arizona Trail for other hikers… Hiker references Being quite a popular walk, there is a lot of planning information already out there…. Maps and guides I love maps, I love imagining what it represents on the ground and then actually travelling through the territory displayed. For hiking, … Continue reading Arizona Trail IV AZT hiker info and bonus trips

Arizona Trail Part III Tucson to Mexican Border

by aweewalk, posted in Arizona, Backpacking, brian dickson, Mexico Border

Section 7 Molino Basin Trailhead to Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead 12th November 48 miles Oh that was a great stop in Tucson, and feeling refreshed I got an Uber back out to Molino Basin via Safeway for a food restock, bagels and coffee. I sat outside the supermarket at the trolley bay charging my phone at … Continue reading Arizona Trail Part III Tucson to Mexican Border

Arizona Trail 2023 – II Flagstaff to Tucson

by aweewalk, posted in Arizona, Backpacking, brian dickson

Section 3 Flagstaff to Pine 20th October Another long fairly flat walk of 115 miles on the next stretch to the tiny town of Pine was again going to be tough on my feet! Leaving Flagstaff after crossing Route 66 on the ‘Urban Route’ variation of the AZT, I was back into the countryside surprisingly quickly. … Continue reading Arizona Trail 2023 – II Flagstaff to Tucson

Arizona Trail 2023 – I Utah state line to Grand Canyon and Flagstaff

by aweewalk, posted in Arizona, Backpacking, brian dickson, Grand Canyon

In October-November 2023 Brian walked the 800 mile Arizona Trail southwards from the Utah stateline down to the Mexican border. I wild camped most of the way, but also stayed at designated campsites, with ‘trail angels’ and some motels in town. Overall it was an excellent experience! Here is a short (ish) description of my … Continue reading Arizona Trail 2023 – I Utah state line to Grand Canyon and Flagstaff

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