Outdoor gear manufacturers Montane have signed up to be the lead sponsor of next year’s Iceman Polar Race – a new 150km ski-mountaineering ultra event set deep in the wilderness of Arctic Greenland. Teams of three or four will take to the ice as they battle their way across the world’s largest National Park in Northern Greenland from 13 – …
Winter safety lectures announced by MCofS
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) will run a series of countrywide winter safety lectures next month, encouraging walkers and climbers to stay safe in the Scottish mountains this winter. Led by MCofS Mountain Safety Adviser Heather Morning, the talks aim to improve people’s awareness and knowledge of challenges brought about by winter conditions, including navigation, equipment, route choice, avalanches …
Tim Emmett announces 'The Perfect Storm' tour dates
Ice and rock extreme sports athlete Tim Emmett is to host a series of UK based presentations this autumn detailing his recent expeditions to Iceland, Pakistan and Canada. Kicking off in Edinburgh on October 28, The Perfect Storm tour will focus on the Mountain Hardware athletes’ adventures across the globe, including his recent run in with British Columbia’s Helmcken Falls, …
BAF launches Young Adventurer Awards
Do you know a Derbyshire-based young adventurer who shows a natural talent for climbing, caving, running or another outdoor adventure activity? Nominate them now to be Derbyshire’s Young Adventurer of the Year 2013 – a new award set up as part of this year’s Buxton Adventure Festival. Open to anyone under the age of 18 who goes to school in …
Doug Scott lecture to raise funds for porter welfare
Legendary Himalayan mountaineer Doug Scott will give a lecture this autumn detailing his lifetime of mountaineering in aid of the International Porter Protection Group and his own charity Community Action Nepal. Run entirely by volunteers, the IPPG works to improve the wellbeing of Nepalese mountain guides by ensuring they have access to clothing, boots, shelter, food, medical care and insurance. …
Kiku. International Mountain Summit Festival 2013
Just in case you need an excuse to head out into the mountains this month, check out the annual Kiku International Mountain Summit Festival 2013, a 6-day-long event that brings together outdoor enthusiasts from around the world in the picturesque setting of the Italian Dolomites. Running from 17 – 22 October, the IMS 2013 will take place in Brixen, South …
New Met Office forecasts increase mountain safety
Climbers and hillwalkers can now benefit from a new and improved mountain weather forecast thanks to the Met Office’s new online service, making it safer than ever to venture into the hills. Twice-daily 24 hour forecasts are now displayed for primary mountain areas along with those that have the highest number of visitors. Users can select a specific region …
Alpine Club to host evening of mountain poetry
The Alpine Club in London will host an evening of mountain poetry with a difference next month, with Yorkshire born climber Dennis Gray leading the event. Taking place on Tuesday 12 November at 7.30pm, the evening will begin with a review of mountain poetry from Professor Terry Gifford and a historical introduction from Gray. Alpine Club regulars will then be …
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 …
Polish climbers establish new route on Trango Tower
A team of Polish climbers have recently established a new route on Great Trango Tower in Pakistan’s Karakorum Range. Marek Raganowicz and Marcin Tomaszewski’s new route follows the right hand side of the 6282m big wall before joining up with the Azeem Ridge and finally the path to the summit. Spending a total of 20 days on route and setting …