Do you dream of becoming an outdoor writer? Do you have an exciting mountaineering story to tell? Enter this year’s Mountain Writing Competition for the chance to win a cash prize and see your name in print. First established in 1987 by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the competition is open to all UK residents. Entrants can choose from several …
Kendal Mountain Festival announces summer event
The organisers of the Kendal Mountain Festival have announced that they will be adding a summer event this July, in addition to the long-established festival itself which takes place in November. Kendal Mountain Festival – On The Edge takes place on 26-27 July in Langdale, in the heart of the Lake District. In partnership with The National Trust and based …
BMC Stanage Festival 2014
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a weekend out on the peaks can head to the BMC Stanage Festival of walking and climbing this summer. Set to take place over the weekend of 28-29 June, the festival will be held as part of the BMC’s 70th birthday celebrations at Stanage Edge, one of the UK’s best known crags. Outdoor lectures and professional …
BMC supports BME outdoor participation
The British Mountaineering Council is soon to host a symposium encouraging the participation of black and ethnic minorities in climbing and walking activities. Held at YHA Haworth, near Keighley in West Yorkshire, the weekend-long BMC Equity Symposium 2014: Breaking Down the Barriers event will take place from 28 – 30 March against the backdrop of the West York Moors. The …
Help to break a climbing world record
Ever wanted to take part in a world record attempt? Then help to climb the height of Mount Everest next month at Ellis Brigham’s Vertical Chill indoor ice climbing wall, as part of the Everest 24 Challenge. Taking place on April 2 – 3 in London’s Covent Garden, the challenge will see climbers Mollie Hughes and Calum Mallory repeatedly scale …
Adventure Talks at Ellis Brigham
Ellis Brigham, in association with Lifeventure, Lifesystems and Trek & Mountain Magazine are hosting three evenings to inspire the inner adventurer in you this April. Internationally-acclaimed climber Jerry Gore and adventure photographer Martin Hartley will be taking centre stage for the evenings, being held at Ellis Brigham’s stores in Manchester, Bristol & London. Jerry Gore Mountaineer, businessman, father, ex-Royal Marines …
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 …
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 …
Line-up revealed for Keswick Fest 2014
The programme for Keswick Mountain Festival 2014 has been announced, with a full line-up of outdoor activities, live music, expert speakers, adventure films and sporting events set to take place this Spring. Running from 15 – 18 May in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the four-day event will play host to climbing big name and high altitude …
Piolets d’Or 2014
This year’s Piolets d’Or mountaineering awards are fast approaching, with a long list of climbers and internationally renowned alpinists hopeful of winning the coveted title. Held in Chamonix, France and Courmayeur, Italy from 26 – 29 March, the event celebrates the greatest ascents and mountaineering achievements of the last 12 months, with a jury of mountain experts deciding on those …