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We ask Leo Houlding WHY?

Climber. Base Jumper. Adventurer.

We interview Leo Houlding - one of the world’s leading rock climbers - whose expeditions are the ultimate in extreme sports. His lastest adventure - The Asgard Project - saw him ski dive in to Baffin Island, climb the 1km vertical wall of Mount Asgard's north west face, base jump from the summit to the glacier below and hike for five days back to civilisation. Now you know who we are dealing with!

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Dream Job: Ski Instructor

Career Change

Lorne Brown is a New Zealander who lives in Bristol. She left accountancy to be a ski instructor.

Birth of a National Park

South Downs

A huge swathe of some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside has finally been given the highest level of protection in the UK. What will it mean for the South Downs? Rob McKinlay reports.

Holidaying in the UK

Staycations

The UK is looking to be the destination of choice for many millions more of us this year. Victoria Lambert reports on the impact of the ‘staycation’ and how to make the most of yours.

Trekking Holidays

Top 10 Trekking holidays

Whether you’re the sort to summit Kilimanjaro, hike the Great Wall of China for charity or stroll through national parks looking for moose with the kids, Alison Ledger has a trekking holiday to suit you.

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