In the second of our reports from the recent ISPO outdoor trade show in Munich, we bring you our list of the best mountain running products available next autumn/winter… Winter mountain running is demanding, complex and challenging, for both athletes and gear designers alike. Products need to be lightweight and breathable yet warm, durable and capable of standing up to …
Berghaus launch 'next level' Extrem mountaineering range
This autumn, Berghaus are launching their latest range of Extrem products, which the brand describe as ‘taking mountaineering performance to a higher level’. Tested by the likes of Leo Houlding, Mick Fowler and Angelika Rainer, the Berghaus athletes have also been actively involved in the design and development of the new range, with Houlding using the kit during his successful expedition …
Leo Houlding completes 1,000-mile Greenland expedition
That man Leo Houlding has been at it again! During his latest project the climber and adventurer has completed an unsupported 1,000 mile snowkiting expedition across the Greenland ice cap. Houlding was accompanied by friend and experienced snowkiter Bruce Corrie, and they covered the distance in under three weeks, despite being confined to their tent for days in a row during …
Bonington backs John Muir Trust campaign to win £18,000
The John Muir Trust path restoration project on Suilven in north west Scotland was nominated by Berghaus to win £18,000 of funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and has been shortlisted for the online public vote.
'Taller than El Cap' – Houlding and co succeed on Mirror Wall
With limited means of communication, the much anticipated news has finally arrived that Leo Houlding has successful led a team of five to complete the first ascent of the Mirror Wall in remote Greenland. In a quote from Houlding, he describes the Mirror Wall as, “Such a huge wall – taller than El Cap. So blank and smooth you …
Houlding begins attempt on Mirror Wall in Arctic Greenland
Leo Houlding has started an attempt at a first ascent on the extremely remote Mirror Wall, a massive 1,200m high granite cliff in Arctic Greenland, an expedition which is sponsored by Berghaus. Houlding is leading a small team that hopes to be the first to complete a line on the wall’s northwest face. Those sharing lead climbing duties are Joe …
Bonington and Scott to 'climb Everest again' for Nepal
40 years after the first British ascent of Everest, Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott team up once again to launch #ClimbForCAN, a campaign to raise funds which will go to the Community Action Nepal (CAN) Earthquake Appeal. Starting June 12th, they will lead an ‘expedition’ to scale the height of Everest (8,848m) on the ice wall at King Kong …
Sir Chris Bonington's 'My Climbing Life' talk comes to RGS
Sir Chris Bonington, who recently turned 80 years old, will be discussing his lifetime’s experiences climbing around the world with a special talk on 11th February at the RGS. To celebrate his birthday, and the last 65 years of his life spent climbing and mountaineering, Sir Chris Bonington repeated one of his famous rock routes in the UK, The Old Man …
Berghaus launch new high performance Frendo range
Just in time for winter, Berghaus has launched a new collection of waterproof and insulated ski clothing, combining the latest in outdoor materials innovation with contemporary design and features. The Frendo is Berghaus’ new ultimate range of technical apparel, specifically jackets and salopettes. Tested extensively by athletes Ross Hewitt and Michelle Blaydon, these garments should be just as good as Berghaus …
Sir Chris Bonington climbs the Old Man of Hoy at 80
Sir Chris Bonington, legendary climber, mountaineer & first ascensionist, has proven that age does not have to be a barrier to strength and fitness. Led by British traditional climber, Leo Houlding, Sir Bonington defies age in his ascent of the famous sea stack. The Old Man of Hoy is revered by many, and is a classic sea cliff climb in …