Challenge Kev Outdoors

The Tomaselli Salami

The Ferrata Tomaselli is a well known Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, and also possibly one of the hardest. It also gives its name to an award given out at an annual meeting of two outdoor sports clubs for what they call “endeavour”. This yearly award was given out on Saturday night past and I’ll…

13/12/2021

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Coronavirus, Fatherhood, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures

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Collapsible Bucksaw

Today I made a collapsible bucksaw. Thanks to @simon_a_bloke_in_the_woods for the inspiration and instructions. Works really well but will need to make a bag to store it in next. #bushcraft #outdoors #bucksaw #bucksaws Here’s the link to Simon’s video. https://youtu.be/RnYy4V7fJeY

22/10/2021

Kevin Johnston

Coronavirus, What Can I Build?, Wood Carving

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Fuel for the Fire

Young Johnston and I have built a wood store. 🔥

12/08/2021

Kevin Johnston

Coronavirus, What Can I Build?

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Belnahua Bound

When the chance came along to visit the abandoned island of Belnahua, on the west coast, my immediate response was an unambiguous YES as the exploring nerves in my body all went into overdrive. A friend is writing a book partly based on the island and she was chartering a boat to go over and…

27/07/2021

Kevin Johnston

Camping, Caves, Coronavirus, Fatherhood, Microadventures, Old Buildings, Outdoor Swimming, Photos

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Cottongrass and Cloudberries

A walk around Sgairneach Mhor and Beinn Udlamain in the heat.

21/07/2021

Kevin Johnston

Coronavirus, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Nature at its Best, Outdoor Swimming, Photos, Vanlife

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Date Day Paddles

A day paddling the River Earn from Forteviot to Bridge of Earn to celebrate a day without kids! Not even the boat starting to take on water (and the pump failing too) could dampen our enthusiasm and enjoyment for such a fab day. And here’s the film.

18/07/2021

Kevin Johnston

Canoeing, Coronavirus, Film making, Microadventures, Nature at its Best, Photos

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It’s hard not to get lost in The Lost Valley

I’ve driven along the A82 through Glencoe many times. The road is an outdoor addicts dream as you pass mountain after river after ridge after yet more stunning views. Despite the many drive-throughs, I had no idea the Lost Valley (or Coire Gabbail) existed until about 4 years ago when I walked the Bidean Nan…

22/06/2021

Kevin Johnston

Camping, Coronavirus, Film making, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Photos

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Hi Roger!

Bernie has moved onto pastures new. Meet Roger, our new adventure wagon. #volkswagent5 #vanlife #microadventure #hellogreatoutdoors

30/05/2021

Kevin Johnston

Vanlife

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