Just in time for winter, Berghaus has launched a new collection of waterproof and insulated ski clothing, combining the latest in outdoor materials innovation with contemporary design and features. The Frendo is Berghaus’ new ultimate range of technical apparel, specifically jackets and salopettes. Tested extensively by athletes Ross Hewitt and Michelle Blaydon, these garments should be just as good as Berghaus …
Sir Chris Bonington climbs the Old Man of Hoy at 80
Sir Chris Bonington, legendary climber, mountaineer & first ascensionist, has proven that age does not have to be a barrier to strength and fitness. Led by British traditional climber, Leo Houlding, Sir Bonington defies age in his ascent of the famous sea stack. The Old Man of Hoy is revered by many, and is a classic sea cliff climb in …
Ueli Steck wows Kendal Mountain Festival
Last weekend saw another successful Kendal Mountain Festival take place, and among the many highlights was the appearance of the world’s leading alpinist, Ueli Steck, who mesmerised a packed audience in Kendal leisure centre during the Saturday evening session, which was sponsored by Ueli’s sponsor, Mountain Hardwear. Ueli seemed to be everywhere during the day: first he joined runners in …
Jöttnar launch yak wool baselayer
Jöttnar’s latest addition to their technical range of performance clothing, Uller, is a yak wool base layer. Designed for mountaineering, skiing and winter climbing, Jöttnar’s clothing is designed for the harshest conditions the mountains can deliver. Uller is manufactured from a unique blend of yak wool and synthetic fibres, giving effective temperature regulation, outstanding warmth and great durability. This unique blend also …
'First On The Continents' evening this Thursday
On the 27th November, seven of the world’s legendary climbers will gather in London to tell their first-ascent stories from each of the seven continental land masses. Hosting FIRST on the CONTINENTS will be Sir Chris Bonington, Britain’s best-known mountaineer. Sir Chris celebrated his 80th birthday in August by climbing The Old Man of Hoy, a 450 foot vertical sea stack, repeating …
Burma's e-visa system expanded
Myanmar, also known as Burma, has expanded their new e-Visa system, to include arrivals at the international airports of Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, in addition to Yangon, where it was originally introduced. As of September, British passport holders travelling to Myanmar can take advantage of the country’s new electronic option to apply for a Visa. The e-Visa is valid for a …
Chamonix Adventure Festival launches new 2015 winter edition
For any aspiring adventure film makers, the opportunity to have your work screened at one of Europe’s best adventure film events is not to be missed! The Chamonix Adventure Festival film programme showcases the latest adventure and environmental films from across the world. Several nights of inspiring tales will be screened in Chamonix and Les Houches, with explorers, athletes & …
Kendal Mountain Festival is GO!
It’s Thursday evening and we’ve just come from the opening ceremony of the 2014 Kendal Mountain Festival, which kickstarts three days of films, lectures and socialising in the heart of the Lake District! Crowds gathered in the centre of Kendal for the now-traditional screening of the official KMF trailer, introduced by ‘MC’ Andy Perkins and new co-patron of the festival …
Update: The winner of our Ueli Steck competition is…
This Saturday, 22nd November, the winner of our Ueli Steck competition will be interviewing the man himself, and collecting his new jacket! The lucky winner is Christian Shaw, and in just a couple of days he’ll be talking with Ueli at Kendal Mountain Festival. He’ll be asking the best questions submitted by our readers, so stay tuned to hear about …
'Jeff Lowe's Metanoia' to be shown at Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal Mountain Festival has secured the second public screening of ‘Jeff Lowe’s Metanoia’, a film about the life and times of the legendary US alpinist. Only two weeks ago, Jeff Lowe’s film was completed and premiered at Banff Mountain Festival on 2nd November. The film has been in production for several years, and to celebrate the screening, Jeff Lowe himself …