Malaysian officials have blamed the 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Mt. Kinabalu, which triggered a massive rockfall and according to reports has killed at least 18 people, on a group of hikers who posed naked for a photograph on the summit. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia and is a popular hiking destination among tourists. Tremors following Thursday’s earthquake shook …
'Outdoor Capital' Lochaber launches video diary series
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, through its Outdoor Capital of the UK destination marketing brand, is launching a series of video diaries designed to promote tourism in Lochaber. The video diaries, which are supported by funding from VisitScotland’s Growth Fund and a number of local businesses, feature different aspects of the area and a different target demographic. They have already launched the …
Trek & Mountain 'Khumbu 3 Peaks 2016 Expedition' announced
Trek & Mountain has announced its most ambitious expedition for readers of the magazine yet: to climb not one – but THREE – 6,000m trekking peaks in the Khumbu Valley in spring 2016. The triple crown of the Khumbu Valley is an enviable mission taking on Mera Peak, Island Peak and Lobuche in one fantastic adventure of a lifetime. All three of …
Latest news from Everest on British teams
With a constant stream of news coming out of Nepal on the wider devastation and casualties caused by today’s earthquake, we’ve been piecing together the position of British climbing teams on Everest. We’ve listed news by team below, and are posting updates as issued by the teams themselves, not other news organisations, so that the information is as accurate as …
Success for Huber and North on Cerro Torre
Marmot Pro athlete Christina Huber and her climbing partner Caroline North have made the first free and unsupported female team ascent of the Via dei Ragni on Cerro Torre. Huber and North talked about the trip back in the summer but it was October before the flights were booked. In mid-February, they headed to Patagonia, with hopes that the weather …
Iconic Norwegian hikes get connected
Between July 1st and August 31st, a daily bus service will be available between three of Norway’s most iconic hikes – the Pulpit Rock, Kjerag and the Troll’s Tongue. The hike up Pulpit Rock, which is located in the Lysefjord just outside Stavanger, is about two hours of rapid accent. With about 250 000 visitors per year, it’s one of …
First ever BASE jump off Kilimanjaro
50-year-old Russian BASE and wingsuit flyer Valery Rozov has just returned from Tanzania, Africa, having made the first ever BASE wingsuit jump off of Kilimanjaro. The Russian adventurer summited the highest point in Africa (5,895m) and then jumped from the top of the Western Breach Wall, (5,460m) the nearest most suitable exit point. “I prepared for this jump for one year,” he said shortly …
Success on Aconcagua for Trek & Mountain readers
On 31st January 2015 at 3.30pm the Trek & Mountain Aconcagua 2015 reader expedition achieved success by putting two team members on the summit, with all other team members reaching 6000m in deteriorating conditions. The expedition, sponsored by Haglofs and Powertraveller, began with a trek up the Horcones Valley near Mendoza, Argentina, to Aconcagua Base Camp at 4,300m. From here …
Jornet sets new Aconcagua speed record
Kilian Jornet has set the fastest ever time for the ascent and descent of Aconcagua (6,962m) in Argentina. He clocked a round trip time of 12 hours 49 minutes on the normal route. Departing and arriving from Horcones, he covered 59.85km and 3,962m of height gain. This is the penultimate challenge of Jornet’s Summits of My Life project that …
Burma's e-visa system expanded
Myanmar, also known as Burma, has expanded their new e-Visa system, to include arrivals at the international airports of Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, in addition to Yangon, where it was originally introduced. As of September, British passport holders travelling to Myanmar can take advantage of the country’s new electronic option to apply for a Visa. The e-Visa is valid for a …