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Bulgaria - Land of Wild Mountains

Written by  Lindsay Cannon 01 December 2018

A country full of surprises. Without a doubt Bulgaria has wonderful mountains offering some extraordinary opportunities for snowshoeing. With a reliable snowfall it is fast becoming a well-recognised destination for winter activities and is our new snowshoe trip for 2019. 

  • Bulgaria produces more lavender than France
  • National Parks are home to wolves, bears and jackals
  • Plovdiv is European Capital of Culture in 2019
  • 70% of the population benefit from a University education
  • Pirin National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Trigrad Gorge is the mythical entrance to “Hades”
  • Shopska salad will be eaten every day at least once!

Finnish frontiers and a girl called 'Aurora'

Written by  Jim 01 December 2018

Featuring in winter 2019 is Finland. We have two new cross country skiing trips in this truly Nordic country.

We have been surprised and amazed by the richness of the culture and history in Finland. The welcome has been warm and the Finnish people keen to share their knowledge and passion for their country. To sit round a lunchtime camp fire deep in a remote forest and listen to tales of goblins and suchlike, and stories of the folklore of the Sami people is a joy.

Aurora? What can I say about Aurora as she came to be known? Every night of the week around dinnertime somebody in the group would consult the “Aurora” app to check the probability of seeing the Aurora Borealis and when it would be best to layer up and venture out into the night. Such was the nightly conversation that THE Aurora, took on a female form and simply became known as ’she’ or Aurora. Regular question - when is Aurora coming out to play tonight? I’d not seen the Northern Lights before and truly they are astonishing - mesmerising, like watching flames in a fire but way colder and incredibly beautiful. I’ll definitely be going back to Äkäslompolo with T&T but first I have to tick off their Hallindgal trip in March. Bring it on!


Montane News

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 25 November 2018

On a glorious warm November day Montane Ambassador and director of Tracks and Trails, Julia Tregaskis-Allen, caught our partner Montane at the 2018 Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

#mymontane Share your story and you could win £150 of Montane kit! Every month Montane select one winner from entrants of all walks of life. To enter all you have to do is have an outdoor story to tell. It can be anything from; first summits to personal goals, celebrating a summit, enjoying a slog or relieved one is over! Can we make Decembers winner a Tracks and Trails entrant?

It was great to spend time with the Montane Team to discuss new kit, clothing and ventures for winter and summer 2019.


Tour de Monte Rosa - A Simply Wonderful Experience

Written by  Stephen Olivant 19 November 2018

I joined a friendly group in Saas Grund for the start of the Tour de Monte Rosa. After a cloudy morning on the first day, we were hugely lucky to have almost perfect weather for the next eight days.


Celebrating Our Website Launch

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 28 October 2018

After almost a year's work by the Tracks and Trails team, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!

Together with our revamped logo we hope you like our fresh new ‘look’, and with the help of an easy trip search tool find it easy to navigate. It has everything our trusty old site had but also a lot more!

The design we feel allows us to showcase our trips bringing them alive with improved; photo galleries, maps, videos, accommodation details and guest reviews. We've an area dedicated to the fabulous team of guides we work with, a 'My Account' section, revised trip grading system, and we can take online payments which will automatically update the places available to help make choosing and managing your trip easier. We hope that you enjoy seeing the results so far, and we value any feedback.


Leki Poles - 2018 summer range

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 13 July 2018

Whether you’re walking, running or skiing, poles can be a major advantage to your speed and balance. Tracks and Trails have teamed up with Leki who have given us four of their latest summer poles that offer something for all your summer mountain occasions.


Swiss Perfection - Top places to visit in Switzerland

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 13 July 2018

As a destination for nature and culture lovers, Switzerland offers an impressive choice of landscapes and traditions to enjoy. Whether hiking in the shadow of the Matterhorn, swimming in Lac Léman, or running beneath the Eiger, there’s something for everyone in this outdoor paradise.


Rucksack Review 2018

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 01 June 2018

It's fair to say that we all like to browse and buy new kit and when heading to the mountains your backpack is by far the most used item. If you've decided it's time for an upgrade whether setting out for one or several day’s hiking, you’re spoilt for choice from a bewildering range of rucksacks. To help you choose your ideal trekking backpack, we’ve short listed several models that will serve you well on your next mountain adventure.


EU data regulation (GDPR)

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 26 May 2018

To support the changes in EU data regulation (GDPR), we have amended our Privacy Policy to make it easier for you to understand what data we collect and give you control over the collection and use of that data.


Avoid Injuries with Healthy Sleep

Written by  Julia Tregaskis-Allen 25 May 2018

Thank you TUCK the 'sleep experts' for their fascinating guest blog this month on the importance on a good nights sleep and how it can help prevent injury in everyone. Taking a proactive approach to injury prevention can help you enjoy the activities you love. One of the easiest and often forgotten ways to prevent injury—sleep.


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