The Matterhorn (Cervin or Monte Cervino) is the epitome of the majestic peak, among the most famous mountains in the world but correspondingly overcrowded. This does not deter most climbers, and even those who think they can resist its popularity usually change their views when they actually see the mountain.
Everest
Known as Sargamatha (Nepal), Chomolungma (Tibet) or just ‘the world’s highest peak’, Everest rises to 8848m at its summit.
Gran Paradiso
Gran Paradiso is the highest summit of the Graian Alps which lie between Mont Blanc to the north and Dauphiné range to the south.
Eiger
Located in the Swiss Alps, the Eiger is one of the world’s most iconic mountains, made famous by the often tragedy-marred attempts to make the first ascent of its huge north face.
Basecamp Gear
Basecamp Gear is a venture concerned with the supply of camping equipment designed to be used in remote places where quality and reliability are paramount. As our name suggests we supply equipment designed for extended stays in places accessed using vehicles or with limited trekking involved, from the Lake District to the Himalayas.
Icicle Mountaineering
Icicle was founded back in 2000, and we offer guided adventures to climb, trek, ski, and run, in mountains all around the world. We are based in Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, where we have a course base and shop. We focus on offering instructional courses to help build people’s autonomy, and are proud to be a small specialist company which has a very personal approach.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker
In 1973, Bo Hilleberg and his wife Renate introduced the first Hilleberg tent. Today, Hilleberg has over 60 employees and nearly 40 different tent models, but it is still proudly a small family company, with a dedicated hands-on style using a unique blend of old school craftsmanship and technical innovation.
Hanwag
Hanwag, based in the Bavarian town of Vierkirchen at the foot of the Alps, has been producing high-quality outdoor mountain and trekking boots for more than 90 years. Founded in 1921 by Hans Wagner, the company is steeped in heritage and continues to combine highly prized, traditional construction methods with up-to-the-minute innovations and advanced components.
AKU
AKU boots are designed for people that live, work and spend time in the outdoors. Since the start, the mountain environment and its cultural values have been the main inspiration for AKU. When it comes to product, AKU has a strong environmental ethos. The brand is committed to finding design and production solutions that have a reduced environmental impact, while keeping the quality and technical functions of the product intact.
What to check before you head out
Glenmore Lodge instructor Giles Trussell offers some advice on the websites and other resources to check before heading onto the hill.