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A paraglider flies in front of a glaciated Aiguille du Dru (Les Drus) nearby to Chamonix in France.

Alex Haken peering into a crevasse on the Tour Glacier in the Chamonix Alps, France.

David Hetherington on a snowy ridge during a winter ascent of Braigh nan Uamhachan, a Corbett in the West Highlands of Scotland.

Scottish running coach and personal trainer, Donnie Campbell (www.getactiverunning.com) scrambling on the Avon Slabs in front of Hell's Lum, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Edinburgh-based doctor and long-distance ultra runner Charlie Lees running along the north ridge of Stob Choire Claurigh in the Grey Corries, West Highlands of Scotland.

Gore-sponsored endurance athlete Naomi Freireich looking out over Loch Torridon during a mountain biking adventure on Beinn Alligin, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Scottish mountain runner and Salomon-sponsored athlete Donnie Campbell running on the rocks of Désert de Platé in front of Mont Blanc, France.

Sea kayaking on Loch Shieldaig in Scotland.

Triathletes in pink swim caps walk in front of a burning triskellion at the start line of the Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon.

Team East Wind follows a dolphin as they kayak up an unusually calm Straits of Magellan during the penultimate leg of the Patagonian Expedition Race.

A group of people ski touring in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

A surfer on a breaking wave near Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Daniel Kain kiteboarding in Scotland

Scottish ultra runner, Rachael Campbell, running on the Avon Slabs in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

Scottish running coach and personal trainer, Donnie Campbell (www.getactiverunning.com) on Fiacaill Ridge, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Alex Haken descending Na Gruagaichean, a Munro in the West Highlands of Scotland

Alex Haken backpacking along the top of the summit cliffs of Lochnagar, a Munro in the East Highlands of Scotland.

David Hetherington looking across Glen Torridon to the Munro, Liathach, on an ascent of Beinn Damh, a Corbett in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Donnie Campbell, An Turas Mor and Badger Divide record holder, cycling on the Loch Ness 360 route above Fort Augustus near Inverness in Scotland.

An orange mountain bike on its side at dawn with the rising sun and mountain ridges in the background.

Scottish mountain runner Rachael Campbell running on the rocks near Brevent, Chamonix, France.

Scotland Munro Round record holder, Donnie Campbell, running on Beinn Alligin in Torridon in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Scottish ultra runner and adventure racer, Joanne Thom, running on the coastline at Belhaven Bay, near Dunbar, Scotland.

Donnie Campbell leaping beneath Basteir Tooth on Am Basteir ('The Executioner') in the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland

Donnie Campbell running up the ridge beneath the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland

Rachael Campbell running under the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Charlie Lees running on the Grey Corries in the West Highlands of Scotland

David Hetherington ascending the Scorrie during a round of Driesh and Mayar, two Munros in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

Mark Mulrain and Dave Martin on the River Orchy near Bridge of Orchy, Scotland.

A surfer stands in front of waves as he enters the water near Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

Naomi Freireich carrying her mountain bike across rocky ground on the Grey Corries, West Highlands of Scotland.

Portrait of Scottish endurance athlete Donnie Campbell in front of Mont Blanc in France.

Scottish mountain runner and Salomon-sponsored athlete Donnie Campbell running near Brevent in the Mont Blanc region, Chamonix, France.

Donnie Campbell running on the rock formations near the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Mountain running along the Beinn Eighe Ridge in Torridon, Scotland

Paul Tattersall running on Beinn Eighe, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Arc'teryx sponsored athlete Tessa Hill running on Liathach, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

German triathlete Dirk Zangen, road cycling before winning the Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon.

Uruguayan surf instructor, Daniel Medina, surfing at La Piscina break near Playa de las Americas in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Chris Godfree and his brother running on Beinn Eighe, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

A car travelling off-road on F570 on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland.

Mountain biking - Scotland

Two backpacking tents above a cloud inversion near the summit of Mam Sodhail, a Munro above Glen Affric in the North West Highlands of Scotland.

David Hetherington scrambling on rocky slabs high above Llyn Llydaw during an ascent of Y Lliwedd on the Snowdon Horseshoe in Wales.

Alexis Basso approaching the cairn as he crosses the rocky boulder field on Col de la Portette, on the way to Refuge de Platé near Passy Plaine-Joux, France.

Alexis Basso ascending the traversing path to Col de la Portette and Refuge de Platé near Passy Plaine-Joux, France.

David Hetherington on the Y Gribin ridge, looking across to Tryfan in Snowdonia National Park, Wales.

Joanne Thom looking over towards Ben Lawers at dawn during a run on Meall nan Tarmachan. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please contact me quoting the file reference, size required and your

A colourful sunset as David Hetherington descends from Beinn Imirean, a Corbett near Crianlarich in the South-East Highlands of Scotland.

Winter hillwalking in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Adrian Redfearn winter hillwalking in Scotland

Scrambling on the north-east ridge of Angel's Peak (Sgòr an Lochain Uaine) in the Cairngorms.

Donnie Campbell running on the Horns of Alligin, Torridon, Scotland

Shenavall bothy, Fisherfield

A paraglider flies in front of a glaciated Aiguille du Dru (Les Drus) nearby to Chamonix in France.

Alex Haken peering into a crevasse on the Tour Glacier in the Chamonix Alps, France.

David Hetherington on a snowy ridge during a winter ascent of Braigh nan Uamhachan, a Corbett in the West Highlands of Scotland.

Scottish running coach and personal trainer, Donnie Campbell (www.getactiverunning.com) scrambling on the Avon Slabs in front of Hell's Lum, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Edinburgh-based doctor and long-distance ultra runner Charlie Lees running along the north ridge of Stob Choire Claurigh in the Grey Corries, West Highlands of Scotland.

Gore-sponsored endurance athlete Naomi Freireich looking out over Loch Torridon during a mountain biking adventure on Beinn Alligin, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Scottish mountain runner and Salomon-sponsored athlete Donnie Campbell running on the rocks of Désert de Platé in front of Mont Blanc, France.

Sea kayaking on Loch Shieldaig in Scotland.

Triathletes in pink swim caps walk in front of a burning triskellion at the start line of the Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon.

Team East Wind follows a dolphin as they kayak up an unusually calm Straits of Magellan during the penultimate leg of the Patagonian Expedition Race.

A group of people ski touring in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

A surfer on a breaking wave near Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Daniel Kain kiteboarding in Scotland

Scottish ultra runner, Rachael Campbell, running on the Avon Slabs in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

Scottish running coach and personal trainer, Donnie Campbell (www.getactiverunning.com) on Fiacaill Ridge, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Alex Haken descending Na Gruagaichean, a Munro in the West Highlands of Scotland

Alex Haken backpacking along the top of the summit cliffs of Lochnagar, a Munro in the East Highlands of Scotland.

David Hetherington looking across Glen Torridon to the Munro, Liathach, on an ascent of Beinn Damh, a Corbett in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Donnie Campbell, An Turas Mor and Badger Divide record holder, cycling on the Loch Ness 360 route above Fort Augustus near Inverness in Scotland.

An orange mountain bike on its side at dawn with the rising sun and mountain ridges in the background.

Scottish mountain runner Rachael Campbell running on the rocks near Brevent, Chamonix, France.

Scotland Munro Round record holder, Donnie Campbell, running on Beinn Alligin in Torridon in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Scottish ultra runner and adventure racer, Joanne Thom, running on the coastline at Belhaven Bay, near Dunbar, Scotland.

Donnie Campbell leaping beneath Basteir Tooth on Am Basteir ('The Executioner') in the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland

Donnie Campbell running up the ridge beneath the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland

Rachael Campbell running under the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Charlie Lees running on the Grey Corries in the West Highlands of Scotland

David Hetherington ascending the Scorrie during a round of Driesh and Mayar, two Munros in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

Mark Mulrain and Dave Martin on the River Orchy near Bridge of Orchy, Scotland.

A surfer stands in front of waves as he enters the water near Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

Naomi Freireich carrying her mountain bike across rocky ground on the Grey Corries, West Highlands of Scotland.

Portrait of Scottish endurance athlete Donnie Campbell in front of Mont Blanc in France.

Scottish mountain runner and Salomon-sponsored athlete Donnie Campbell running near Brevent in the Mont Blanc region, Chamonix, France.

Donnie Campbell running on the rock formations near the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Mountain running along the Beinn Eighe Ridge in Torridon, Scotland

Paul Tattersall running on Beinn Eighe, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

Arc'teryx sponsored athlete Tessa Hill running on Liathach, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

German triathlete Dirk Zangen, road cycling before winning the Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon.

Uruguayan surf instructor, Daniel Medina, surfing at La Piscina break near Playa de las Americas in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Chris Godfree and his brother running on Beinn Eighe, a Munro in the North-West Highlands of Scotland.

A car travelling off-road on F570 on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland.

Mountain biking - Scotland

Two backpacking tents above a cloud inversion near the summit of Mam Sodhail, a Munro above Glen Affric in the North West Highlands of Scotland.

David Hetherington scrambling on rocky slabs high above Llyn Llydaw during an ascent of Y Lliwedd on the Snowdon Horseshoe in Wales.

Alexis Basso approaching the cairn as he crosses the rocky boulder field on Col de la Portette, on the way to Refuge de Platé near Passy Plaine-Joux, France.

Alexis Basso ascending the traversing path to Col de la Portette and Refuge de Platé near Passy Plaine-Joux, France.

David Hetherington on the Y Gribin ridge, looking across to Tryfan in Snowdonia National Park, Wales.

Joanne Thom looking over towards Ben Lawers at dawn during a run on Meall nan Tarmachan. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please contact me quoting the file reference, size required and your

A colourful sunset as David Hetherington descends from Beinn Imirean, a Corbett near Crianlarich in the South-East Highlands of Scotland.

Winter hillwalking in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Adrian Redfearn winter hillwalking in Scotland

Scrambling on the north-east ridge of Angel's Peak (Sgòr an Lochain Uaine) in the Cairngorms.

Donnie Campbell running on the Horns of Alligin, Torridon, Scotland

Shenavall bothy, Fisherfield

Portraits

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Hazel Macleod

Outdoor swimming - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Mountain biking - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Portrait of Alex Haken on a mountainside in Scotland.

Road cycling - Torridon, Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Road cycling - Torridon, Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Joanne Thom

Trail and mountain running - Scotland

Portrait of Scottish endurance athlete Donnie Campbell in front of Mont Blanc in France.

Bill Snee

XTRI World Tour product photo shoot (Copy) (Copy)

Stuart Macleod

Outdoor swimming - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Donnie Campbell - Gravel biking

Mountain biking - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Mountain biking - Edinburgh, Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

David Hetherington

Outdoor swimming - Edinburgh, Scotland

Petty Officer Aircrewman Shaun 'Boogie' Knights of the Royal Navy's HMS Gannet Search and Rescue flight,

Mountain biking, Edinburgh, Scotland

Rhianna Freireich

Mountain Rescue - Scotland

Mountain Rescue - Scotland

James Hathway

Stuart Macleod

Chris Hill

Chris Hill

Donnie Campbell, Mountain runner, Scotland

Donnie Campbell

Trail running - East Lothian, Scotland

Trail running - East Lothian, Scotland

Tessa Strain

XTRI World Tour product photo shoot

XTRI World Tour product photo shoot

Iain Sneddon

Hazel Macleod

Outdoor swimming - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Mountain biking - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Portrait of Alex Haken on a mountainside in Scotland.

Road cycling - Torridon, Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Road cycling - Torridon, Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Joanne Thom

Trail and mountain running - Scotland

Portrait of Scottish endurance athlete Donnie Campbell in front of Mont Blanc in France.

Bill Snee

XTRI World Tour product photo shoot (Copy) (Copy)

Stuart Macleod

Outdoor swimming - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Donnie Campbell - Gravel biking

Mountain biking - Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

Mountain biking - Edinburgh, Scotland (Copy) (Copy)

David Hetherington

Outdoor swimming - Edinburgh, Scotland

Petty Officer Aircrewman Shaun 'Boogie' Knights of the Royal Navy's HMS Gannet Search and Rescue flight,

Mountain biking, Edinburgh, Scotland

Rhianna Freireich

Mountain Rescue - Scotland

Mountain Rescue - Scotland

James Hathway

Stuart Macleod

Chris Hill

Chris Hill

Donnie Campbell, Mountain runner, Scotland

Donnie Campbell

Trail running - East Lothian, Scotland

Trail running - East Lothian, Scotland

Tessa Strain

XTRI World Tour product photo shoot

XTRI World Tour product photo shoot

Iain Sneddon

Mountain landscape - Europe