New Mountain Record in Scotland, Free RV stays, Mount Hornelen hiking in Norway

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It’s July fever, let’s cool off with the below:

• New record: 1 woman vs 282 mountains in Scotland

• Free RV campsite stays

• Europe’s highest cliff opens to hikers for the first time

• Amalfi trips on sale

• Repositioning cruises to see the world for less

• Used gear clearance

• ‘Fear Of Going Outside’ podcast

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ADVENTURE NEWS

🏔 New record: 1 woman vs 282 mountains in Scotland: A woman has set a new time record for scaling all 282 mountains (munros) in Scotland higher than 3,000 feet (914m). Ultra-runner Jamie Aarons conquered the challenge, climbing altogether 459,000 ft, which is the same as summiting Mount Everest 16 times.

She also ran, cycled, and kayaked across the area, completing a combined distance of approximately 932 miles (1,500km) on foot and by bike in 31 days 10 hours and 27 minutes, breaking the previous record by 12+ hours.

🧐 Free RV campsite stays are now available thanks to the joining of two apps: a camp-booking app and an RV-rental site. RV travel has two significant downsides: logistics and campsite costs. Hipcamp and RVshare have teamed up to simplify campsite booking and save you money. They are offering $10 million in RV campsite stays, providing access to private lands for a unique and affordable camping experience.

🏞 Europe’s highest cliff opens to hikers for the first time: From this June, the highest sea cliff in Europe standing at 2,822 ft (860 m) is open to tourists. You can join a hiking tour to conquer the entire cliff in Norway. Equipped with its own via Ferrata, Mount Hornelen offers hiking trails with iron steps, hoops, and secure grips. Trail Hornelen Via Ferrata has three difficulty levels - from novice to advanced hikers.

Is via Ferrata not for you? You can hike, kayak and wild-camp the Norwegian Fjords, on this four-day trip passing incredible fjords and sleeping under the stars.

TRAVEL DEALS & GIVEAWAYS

🏕 Adventure giveaway: Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a captained yacht charter in your preferred location. Bud Light and GetMyBoat are offering an unforgettable summer experience. Choose from exciting destinations like New York, San Diego, and Lake Tahoe. To join - verify your age and enter your information here. Winners will be announced on August 14, 2023.

🇲🇽 Holiday giveaway: To celebrate a new sandwich, KFC has partnered with Going.com to offer a chance to win a vacation for two in Aruba. To enter, you need to buy the sandwich before August 13 via the KFC app or website. The winner will receive free flight tickets, a four-day stay in Aruba, and exciting activities like a sunset dinner cruise. Even if you don't win the trip, you have a chance to win a one-year premium membership with Going.com for exclusive flight deals.

🏝 Holiday sale: Get away to the Amalfi Coast to explore southern Italy (from Naples to Salerno) in 10 days for 30% less. Journey through Matera, known for its ancient cave dwellings, and stay in Polignano a Mare. Finish this adventure in Lecce, known as the Florence of the South for its stunning baroque architecture.

🥾 Discounted gear: Outdoor Geek has a few deals on used gear including tents, backpacks, rain clothing, sleeping bags and even a $5.99 on a foldable solar panel that is usually $70.

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🛳 How to cross the oceans and see a lot of the world for less? Take a repositioning cruise. It offers a cheaper way to explore diverse destinations on one-way trips. When cruise ships transition between seasons, they take passengers at very discounted rates. From Alaska to the Caribbean, for example.

Although they spend more time at sea and require arranging return flights, they allow travellers to visit multiple ports across continents.

Consider the timing, amenities, and stateroom type when booking repositioning cruises. Major cruise lines like Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Holland America Line offer these cruises. Decide whether you like spring or autumn and how you want to spend time in embarkation or debarkation ports. For example, if you prefer spring or autumn in Europe, a trans-Atlantic cruise offers that choice.

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🎧 A free podcast about the outdoors that is also a comedy show? We’ve got it!

In her funny podcast, FOGO: Fear of Going Outside, Ivy Le reluctantly explores the outdoors, joking about nature and questioning the appeal of camping. As the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ivy offers a different perspective from the traditional outdoors narrative. Listen to her learning to camp and hunt, resulting in unexpected insights and humbling experiences.

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