The Transcaucasian Trail is a new ambitious trail across the Caucasus Mountains from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea which is being developed by a growing community of outdoor enthusiasts, mappers, and conservationists. The trail connects national parks and culturally significant sites of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Many sections of the trail have been used for centuries by shepherds …
Fowler and Ramsden scale 6,400m Gave Ding
British mountaineer Mick Fowler has achieved another major first ascent in the Himalaya. Alongside regular climbing partner Paul Ramsden, Fowler reached the summit of Gave Ding, a 6,400m peak in far west Nepal, on Thursday 22 October. In an expedition supported by Berghaus, they climbed the mountain by a route on the north face in a six day push, and …
Bonington backs John Muir Trust campaign to win £18,000
The John Muir Trust path restoration project on Suilven in north west Scotland was nominated by Berghaus to win £18,000 of funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and has been shortlisted for the online public vote.
Alan Hinkes set to kick off UK lecture tour
Fjallraven ambassador Alan Hinkes is about to kick off his UK-wide lecture tour, ‘An Evening with Alan Hinkes OBE’, taking place at Cotswold Outdoor stores this month.
Jöttnar expands winter range
British outdoor clothing brand Jöttnar will continue their focus on mountaineering, winter climbing and all-mountain skiing in their 2015 winter range, available in mid-October. All of their existing products will continue in the range, but incorporating new colourways and performance updates, while also adding four new products. The new products will include a bibless version of the Vanir salopettes, a lightweight …
Stephen Venables announces 'Life After Everest' tour dates
Community Action Nepal are proud to present a new lecture series by Stephen Venables entitled ‘Life After Everest – The Adventure Continues!’ During the show, which will be illustrated with stunning images, Venables will tell tales of adventures around the world, including his escape from death in the Indian Himalaya when an abseil anchor failed and he fell 300 feet, finding …
Reel Rock Tour set to kick off across UK
This year’s Reel Rock Tour is about to kick off with 14 screenings across the UK and Ireland. In its 10th year, Reel Rock 10 will once again bring a variety of adventure films to a worldwide audience, with the event taking place in over 450 locations across all seven continents. This year’s festival will feature films about Tommy Caldwell …
Shortlist for Boardman Tasker Prize announced
The shortlist for the prestigious Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature has been released, and it looks like 2015 could be a vintage year. This year’s judges – Robin Campbell, Graham Desroy and Terry Gifford – have chosen the following five books from the 36 entries received: ‘In Some Lost Place’ by Sandy Allen (Vertebrate Publishing) ‘Snowblind: Tales of Alpine …
Rab introduces new Cirrus insulation
Rab have introduced their new Cirrus insulation in their winter 2015 collection. Cirrus is synthetic technology that mimics natural down. The synthetic fibres dry quickly and provide the same warmth-to-weight as 600FP duck down. The winter 2015 collection will include Rab’s new Nebula and Nimbus which will use Cirrus technology, offering the warmth and low weight of natural down jackets, …
Mick Fowler eyes another first ascent in west Nepal
That man is at it again! British mountaineer Mick Fowler has revealed plans for another first ascent in the Himalaya. In an expedition sponsored by Berghaus, Fowler will make an attempt on an unclimbed 6,000m peak in far west Nepal. Along with regular climbing partner Paul Ramsden and a support team of Steve Burns and Ian Cartwright, he will leave …