A new resource has been released by Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers listing detailed information about hikes across Spain. Using an interactive map, it’s possible to find walks in specific areas covered by the website (though we’re told that some regions have yet to be completed and viewable). After choosing an area, you are given a choice of towns with walks …
Powermonkey Explorer 2 hits the shops
Following hot on the heels of their superb Powermonkey Expedition (reviewed in Trek & Mountain Aug ‘14 issue), Powertraveller have launched what looks very much like the little brother of the Expedition, called the Explorer 2. Said by Powertraveller to be the toughest portable charger available on the market today, the Explorer 2 is waterproof for 30 minutes in up …
Cavell Nurses' Trust chairman climbs Mt Edith Cavell
Chairman of Cavell Nurses’ Trust, Simon Knighton is no stranger to mountaineering, and in recent years has climbed both Everest and Kilimanjaro. Simon has now climbed Mt Edith Cavell in the Canadian Rockies, in honour of a First World War nurse that both the charity and mountain are named after. In 1917 the charity was founded, following the death of …
Force Ten launches Demo Centre scheme
Tents can be one of the biggest (and hardest) purchases for trekkers and mountaineers, so it’s a welcome move that Force Ten have announced their new Tent Demo Centre programme, in which users can ‘try before they buy’ via selected retailers.
An evening with adventure photographer Lukasz Warzecha
Lukasz Warzecha has gained a reputation for being one of the world’s best adventure photographers, and on the 16th October there is a rare opportunity to hear him talk about his craft and view some of his best images. In the last couple of years alone, Lukasz’s work has taken him across four continents, photographing for National Geographic, The North …
Avalanche awareness lectures from The North Face
The North Face, in association with Snow+Rock and the Ski Club of Great Britain will be running a lecture series on avalanche awareness during November and December. Having sufficient knowledge of avalanche risk is critical to remain safe when winter mountaineering or skiing off-piste in the mountains and, experienced or not, this lecture is a great chance to gain/refresh that …
Win a hiking trip to Oregon with KEEN
KEEN are running a competition to win top-notch hiking gear plus a guided hike in Oregon – read on for details on how to enter! KEEN’s latest hiking boot, the Durand, promises ‘million step comfort’ and that’s the theme of a fantastic competition the Portland, Oregon-based company are running right now. KEEN are asking where you would go in a …
'Everest's Deadliest Day' discussion at RGS
A panel of top mountaineers from the UK are to discuss the recent avalanche on Everest’s South Face, killing 16 Sherpas. On 9th October, the panel will be discussing the avalanche that occurred on 18th April, the ramifications for future Himalayan climbing, and Nepal’s economy. The discussion will feature multi-media presentations, and will be moderated by Ben Ayers, a resident of …
New Berghaus Explorer Plus range
Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that they’d merged the Brasher brand into their footwear range, Berghaus has updated their existing classic hiking boot range, with two new men’s and three new women’s styles. Berghaus say that they’ve kept the key benefits of the original boots, while also making some interesting changes. With men and women …
Kendal Mountain Festival latest
Kendal, in the heart of the Lake District, plays host once more to one of the world’s most popular mountain festivals this November, with outdoor enthusiasts, adventure sports addicts and professional athletes coming together to share knowledge and experiences over a long weekend. The impressive line-up of lectures from inspirational athletes, talking about their latest groundbreaking achievements in a range …