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Take A Hike: A How-To Guide

After reading this article you will be able to one step closer to bossing the world of hiking. We will be exploring the benefits, things beginners should be aware of and certain rules in the hiking world. When I say ‘we’, I’m not entirely equipped to give you the...

Living my Vanlife Dream in Cornwall

After over a year after she began her Vanlife conversion, Thea is finally living her dream of living out her van, surfing and working in a local café. But it isn’t all as it seems.

Hitting the gravel and exploring endurance with cyclist Simon Telford

Road cycling may still reign supreme, but two forms of the sport that began ‘underground’ have taken over and Simon Telford certainly has some tales from the track.  From the Dirty Reiver to the Frontier 300, events for gravel and endurance cycling have begun to...

Taking the plunge: Cliff jumping – because life’s too short to stay on the edge

Cliff jumping is an extreme sport and not for the faint of heart; but why do people do it and is it really safe?

Embracing Sobriety and succeeding outdoors – meet Lewis Smart

We spoke to Lewis Smart one of Britain's biggest ‘escape the city’ enthusiasts about his platform that promotes, sobriety, self-care and getting outdoors amidst the teetotal trend in young adults. Just one year ago Lewis Smart would have been propped up in a London...

From the streets of Reading to the summit of Kilimanjaro

Ever wanted to get into mountaineering but don’t know how to start training for it in a city? We spoke to Gina Moore, whose first experience mountaineering was up Kilimanjaro.

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Welcome to Nine To Alive

Join our community of outdoor enthusiasts and ignite your passion for exploration with every issue.

Happy exploring!

Your Guide to Cold Water Swimming

Britain’s newest form of therapy…

Britain’s newest form of therapy…

Cold water swimming has become mainstream in recent years, with people taking part in cold plunges, swimming in icy open water lakes and even running water rivers. But what are the benefits of plunging underwater at ice cold temperatures? Here is all the information that you need in order to be tempted to take a dip in the cold waters of the UK.

Escape the 9 to 5

Tips and advice which will allow you to take control of your downtime outside of the office.

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Your Guide to Geocaching

Geocaching For Dummies: From Muggle To Maestro

Geocaching For Dummies: From Muggle To Maestro

Geocaching is an exciting outdoor recreational activity where participants use GPS devices or mobile apps to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches,” at specific locations marked by coordinates.

Combining a modern-day treasure hunt with technology, it promotes exploration, adventure, and a sense of global community among enthusiasts. Each cache typically contains a logbook for finders to sign and sometimes small trinkets for trading.

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