Climbers of Mount Everest will soon be required to collect 8kg of rubbish on their descent of the mountain, following new rules released by the Nepalese Government. All mountaineers and support staff climbing beyond Everest Base Camp will be affected when the new guidelines come into force next month, a change that will coincide with the start of this year’s …
New guide to Via Ferrata in the French Alps
Guidebook publishers Cicerone has launched a new title detailing Via Ferrata routes in the French Alps. Featuring 66 routes between Geneva and Briancon, the 352 page paperback first introduces readers to the geographical area and route grading system of the Via Ferrata – which comprises a technical grade, exposure rating and remoteness factor – before focusing on necessary equipment and …
First female ascent on Helmcken Falls
Berghaus-sponsored climber Angelika Rainer has become the first woman to complete a line on Helmcken Falls in British Columbia, Canada. Rainer made the second ascent of ‘Clash of the Titans’ last month after adverse weather conditions meant her primary target – the single pitch ice route ‘Wolverine’, thought to be the world’s hardest – was too dangerous to attempt. Angelika …
MHT wins funding for Joe Tasker archive
The Mountain Heritage Trust – an outdoor body which works to document Britain’s climbing history – has recently been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of more than £40,000 to preserve the papers and writings of mountaineer Joe Tasker. Made up of correspondence, artefacts, photographs and literary manuscripts from Joe’s life as a climber and mountaineer of the world’s greater …
Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2014
The Arc’teryx Alpine Arc’ademy will return to the French Alps this summer, giving novice and experienced alpinists alike the chance to learn new skills in and around home of alpine sports. Based at the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, the three day event will run from 13 – 15 June, with multiple outdoor workshops and seminars on offer for all …
Edelrid to launch world’s thinnest rope
German outdoor brand Edelrid are soon to introduce the world’s thinnest ever single climbing rope. Available in stores next month, the ultra thin triple-rated Corbie rope measures 8.6mm and weighs in at 51g/m. Features include a Dry Shield hydro and oleo-phobic finish, which Edelrid claim makes the rope resistant to moisture and dirt, and a Thermo Shield heat treatment to …
ShAFF 2014 tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, with more than 100 adventure sports films from award winning filmmakers set to grace the big screen. Held at the Showroom Cinema & Workstation and Sheffield Hallam University Campus, the festival will take place from 4 – 6 April with a weekend packed full of short and feature …
Osprey to launch new climbing pack
Rucksack experts Osprey are soon to launch a new climbing pack, intended for year-round use on single or multi-day climbs. Weighing in at 1.19kg (M/L), the Mutant 38 technical sac is a new and improved version of their original Mutant model, with new features including a Dual ToolLock for ice axe attachment and FlapJacket top cover, making it lighter and …
Nepal increases security on Everest
Climbers heading for Mount Everest could soon encounter extra security, following the decision by Nepal to deploy a team of security officials at base camp. Heightened security levels on the mountain come as a result of last year’s conflict between European mountaineers Ueli Steck and Simone Moro and a group of Sherpa, after a fight broke out regarding the fixing …
Grant helps team attempt Nepalese face
The winners of this year’s Nick Estcourt Award for mountain exploration have been announced, with the Jannu East Face expedition team taking home a £2000 grant. Lead by Matt Helliker, the four-strong team will use the money to part fund their ascent of Jannu East, an unclimbed 7465m peak in the Kangchenjunga region of Nepal. Heading past the Upper Yalung …