To mark the 50th anniversary of Mountain Training, the UK’s awarding body for recognised awards in walking, climbing and mountaineering, a classic walk with representatives of the organisation and others was in order. Rab Carrington, Chair of Mountain Training and founder of the outdoor clothing company Rab, led the well-attended walk up Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Among the walkers were …
Rab release new Nexus jacket
Technical outdoor gear experts Rab have recently released their new Nexus Jacket, an all round waterproof for active use in variable mountain conditions. Said to be extremely breathable, warm and hard-wearing, the 590g (men’s large) Nexus has been designed using Polartec’s three layer Neoshell fabric, with a heavier weight used for the arms and shoulders to increase durability. Rab claims …
Editor's Blog: the future of Mountain Training
Welcome to my first Editor’s Blog, in which I’ll be writing about some of the outdoor events, gatherings and industry days I attend as part of my job as Trek & Mountain Editor/Publisher – and also some of the stuff from hill days, treks and expeditions I go on that I can’t find space for in the magazine. Hopefully you’ll …