This weekend the 2015 Piolet d’Or awards for alpinism takes place in Chamonix and Courmayeur and among the recipients is Sir Chris Bonington who will receive the seventh Piolet d’Or Career award; the first of which was presented to Walter Bonatti in 2009. The Piolet d’Or event starts on April 9th in Chamonix, where there will be a screening of Jeff Lowe’s …
Primus introduce Lite+ stove
The Primus Lite+ is a new stove that is both compact and highly fuel efficient. It will boil 0.5L of water in 2.5 minutes and a 100g canister will last for about 59 minutes of cooking time. The Laminar Flow Burner Technology lowers the height of the burner for increased stability. It comes with a foot support for added stability …
New for spring – Sprayway Nomad and Sapphira jackets
Sprayway has introduced two new jackets to their collection in time for the approaching spring/summer months – the men’s Nomad and women’s Sapphira. Both jacket’s feature Sprayway’s own 2 layer Hydro/Dry shell to keep you dry whether you’re out for a full day of hillwalking or a casual stroll. The Nomad jacket, which is part of the Men’s Hill range, …
Keswick Mountain Festival announces hike programme
The Keswick Mountain Festival is offering a ‘Hike’ programme this year which features hikes for all experience levels throughout the day and night and helps visitors explore the stunning landscape that surrounds the festival. Walking activities will take place throughout the festival, May 14th to 17th, and are sponsored by Hi-Tec and HF Holidays. Visitors can choose from 30 different …
Success for Huber and North on Cerro Torre
Marmot Pro athlete Christina Huber and her climbing partner Caroline North have made the first free and unsupported female team ascent of the Via dei Ragni on Cerro Torre. Huber and North talked about the trip back in the summer but it was October before the flights were booked. In mid-February, they headed to Patagonia, with hopes that the weather …
Gore-Tex Surround hits outdoor retailers
Hiking footwear containing Gore-Tex’s Surround technology is now available at some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including Ellis Brigham and Cotswold Outdoor. The new technology allows for all-around breathability while ensuring the waterproofness of the shoe or boot. Gore-Tex Surround allows moisture to escape through the Gore-Tex laminate into the open structure of a spacer and out through side vents, keeping the …
Arc’teryx Alpine Academy 2015 registration opens
Registration for the fourth annual Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, which runs from June 12–14, opens on March 17. The popular event gives aspiring alpinists from around the world to join a range of technical sessions aimed at all skill levels. Just a few of the clinics offered include: First Aid and Basic Rescue, Suunto Navigation, Alpine Photography, Glacier Tour of Vallée Blanche, Overnight Bivy, …
2,000 new European walking routes available on ViewRanger app
ViewRanger, the offline mapping and navigation app, has partnered with outdoor guide publisher, Bergverlag Rother. The new partnership will mean that more than 2,000 new Alpine and European walking route guides will be available through the app. Immediately available are Mallorca (70 routes), Gran Canaria (72 routes) and Eifel (70 routes) in western Germany. The app allows you to plot …
Iconic Norwegian hikes get connected
Between July 1st and August 31st, a daily bus service will be available between three of Norway’s most iconic hikes – the Pulpit Rock, Kjerag and the Troll’s Tongue. The hike up Pulpit Rock, which is located in the Lysefjord just outside Stavanger, is about two hours of rapid accent. With about 250 000 visitors per year, it’s one of …
Berghaus launches Adventure List app
Berghaus has launched its first app, which allows users to create their own adventure lists, share those adventures and view the adventures of others for more inspiration. Available for iPhones, the Berghaus Adventure List app is free to download now from the Apple App Store. The app comes pre-loaded with a selection of iconic Berghaus adventures and everyone who signs …