Footwear experts KEEN have launched their first-ever collection of outdoor clothing. Available solely in the UK from KEEN’s online store, the collection features styles for men, women and children including a range of relaxed fit trousers, shorts, casual t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and a skirt. Claimed to be ‘made for movement’, the collection also features several highly-durable trousers, including the men’s …
BMC chief to give mountaineering lecture
A charity lecture led by the head of the British Mountaineering Council will take place later this month, with proceeds going towards a conservation charity. Held in Sheffield, the talk will detail BMC Chief Dave Turnbull’s recent climbing expedition to Patagonia, during which he journeyed to the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre massif, accompanied by mountaineers Stuart McAleese and Dan Donovan. …
Medics take research to new heights
A group of student medics have taken medical research to new heights, with a Himalayan trek to study the effects of altitude sickness. Members of the Wilderness Medicine Society at King’s College London journeyed to the highest mountain region in the world to carry out research, by recording the effects and impacts of altitude on their own bodies while trekking …
Climbers establish new route in Dolomites
South Tyrolean climbers Josef Hilpold and Ulrich Viertler have established a new route on Sass de la Crusc in the Italian Dolomites. The men made the first ascent of Wustenblume (400m, VIII+) earlier this summer, using a mix of pegs, fixed ropes and trad gear, climbing the upper half first before moving on to the lower section of the route. …
Slopes open early at Scottish ski centre
Skiers and snowboarders can take to the slopes early this year, following the decision of a Scottish ski centre to open some of its runs earlier than usual. The CairnGorm Mountain ski facility, located close to Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, was able to open its Ciste runs last Saturday due to prolonged heavy snowfall in the area. Of the …
New belay jackets from PHD
PHD have added two new belay jackets to their winter collection, the lightweight Alpha and the extra-warm Zeta. Designed to withstand temperatures of -10°C, the 660g Alpha jacket for mountain use (pictured) is filled using 133grm/m Primaloft One insulation for protection in rough conditions, while the slightly warmer yet heavier 820g Zeta can handle a punishing -20°C, and consists of …
British expedition conquers Greenland big walls
A British expedition have climbed a series of new routes on big walls close to the region of Uummannaq in north west Greenland. Tom Codrington, Jacob Cook, Ian Faulkner and Peter hill of the Oxford University Mountaineering Club, established the lines during an expedition to explore the west coast of the island this summer. In just over a month the …
KEEN Effect awards cash to outdoor projects
Footwear experts KEEN are offering cash to new outdoor projects encouraging newcomers to spend time outdoors. Schemes should aim to promote responsible outdoor participation, focusing on the protection of the environment, to receive a donation from KEEN, who are looking to outdoor enthusiasts to nominate the most deserving projects. Grants will be awarded solely to non-profit organisations who could receive …
New outdoor skills courses for hill walkers
Official outdoor body Mountain Training UK are to launch two new outdoor courses next spring, allowing hill walkers to improve their skills and increase their confidence on UK terrain. The two-day Hill or Mountain Skills courses will be open to all aged 14 or over, and aim to teach participants self sufficiency on the hills or in the mountains, with …
Arc’teryx launch new winter down range
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx have launched their first ever range of down clothing, including the new lightweight alpine Cerium LT Jacket. Filled using high-lofting 850+ European white goose down, with synthetic 80g/m2 Coreloft fill for the cuffs, collar, shoulders and underarms, the Cerium LT features a semi-translucent, ultra-light Aeretic Nylon 2x10D fabric, twin hand-warmer pockets, elasticated cuffs, non-adjustable hem and …