HILL HACKS

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO

[HOW TO] FIND A PERFECT PITCH Trail photographer Tom Bailey spends half his life in a tent in search of the best shot, pitching on mountains across the UK in all weathers and conditions. Here are his top tips for finding a great wild camp site. DOchoose a dry, well drained spot to pitch your tent. Look at the plants - if they’re moisture-loving ones you know you’ll slowly sink into a bog overnight. Areas of short green grass are the best sites. Once you know what to look for they’re easy to spot. Ironically, you can often find these close to rivers and lake shores. DOlay down in the area you’ve chosen, before you get the tent out, to make sure you’ll be comfy there. Remember you could be laying down for…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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