Planning a wilderness adventure? Fancy yourself as the next Ray Mears? You’ll need a few survival essentials in your armoury then – and we could well help you out with this month’s competition. The kind folks at distributors Whitby & Co have given us some top kit from two of their outdoor brands, eGear and Ultimate Survival Technologies, to give …
Competition! 5 pairs of Keen Marshall Mid boots to be won
Keen are renowned for their comfortable and funky footwear, from sandals and casual shoes to walking shoes and trekking boots, and this month we have 5 pairs of their all-new Marshall Mid WP boots to give away. Weighing in at less than 400g per boot (on a women’s size 7), these great-looking boots are fast, durable and versatile. They feature …
2013 Reader Survey & Competition
CLICK HERE to enter our 2013 Reader Survey & Competition and a chance to win one of 5 pairs of Asolo mountain boots!
Competition: 3 SteriPEN Ultras to be won!
The Ultra is one of the newest additions in the range of award-winning water purifiers from SteriPEN, and the UK distributors Whitby & Co have kindly given us three Ultras to give away to Trek & Mountain readers! The SteriPEN Ultra features an easy-to-use display which ‘smiles’ when water is safe to drink. It includes an internal battery that can …
Win a trip for 2 to Shetland!
We’ve teamed up with NorthLink Ferries to offer you the chance to win a walking trip to the spectacular Shetland Islands Open the gateway to Shetland’s spectacular shores and discover the natural beauty of the wild outdoors while experiencing all the adventure, history, food and drink that the island has to offer. From the breathtaking landscapes and unique culture to …
Routes: Aconcagua
Jim Ryan outlines the main trekking routes on Aconcagua As with any mountain, there are numerous routes up Aconcagua. The majority are categorised as extremely difficult, but there are two routes that require minimal technical expertise (i.e. they can be trekked) – the Normal Route and the Vacas Valley. The Normal Route is shorter by at least two days than …
Win Adventure Film Festival tickets!
From high altitude mountaineering in the Nepalese Himalaya to climbing and base jumping in Norway’s fjords, this month’s Thrillseekers Adventure Film Festival will showcase hours of extreme outdoor footage from dozens of expeditions, focusing on the extraordinary stamina, strength and determination of all involved. Kicking off on October 8th and running throughout the month at 30 UK cinemas, each evening …
WIN: The North Face® Speaker Series VIP package worth over £500!
The North Face® are giving Trek & Mountain readers the chance to win two VIP tickets to attend their Speaker Series Tour finale event in London. Renowned American alpinist Conrad Anker shares his story behind the first successful ascent of the Sharks’ Fin. Located on Mount Meru in the Garhwal, Himalayas, at an altitude of 4565m, it had remained unclimbed …
Win an Easton Kilo 2P tent worth £399!
This ultra-light, 3-season tent could be yours – read on to find out how… When we reviewed Easton’s KILO 2P back in our Sep’ 2011 issue, we commended it on its low weight (just 997g trail weight) and copious features – now we’re offering you the chance to get your hands on one. Weighing less than most one-person tents, the …
Win a day scrambling in Snowdonia with Peak Mountaineering
Starting in the July edition of Trek & Mountain is our new series called ‘Great British Mountain Days’ in which we feature an epic day out in the hills each month, combining walking, scrambling and even a bit of climbing. In the first of the series, Paul Lewis of Peak Mountaineering describes one of his favourite days out in Snowdonia, …