Remember that striking image of 200-odd climbers in a line moving up the Lhotse Face of Everest last spring? Well you can read the summit report from one of the climbers in that queue, Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton, in the latest issue of Trek & Mountain, on sale now. It’s an amazing story, and not all negative too. Staying on the Everest …
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 …
PHD supports Ran Fiennes' winter Antarctic attempt
Veteran polar explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, will take on one of the last remaining polar challenges by attempting to cross Antarctica in winter – the coldest journey on Earth – with five colleagues and with the support of the Commonwealth and a number of sponsors, including PHD down clothing. PHD are official suppliers of Down Jackets, Down Sleeping Bags, Down …
Doug Scott and Gavin Bate: from egotism to atruism
On 9th October, mountaineers Doug Scott and Gavin Bate will be giving a talk at Oxford Brookes University entitled “From egotism to altruism: two mountaineers’ journey into social entrepreneurship”. Doug and Gavin have both climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, but have also dedicated themselves to lives of activism, promoting social entrepreneurship to support those in vulnerable communities worldwide. …
La Sportiva launch ski mountaineering clothing range
La Sportiva, best known for their technical mountaineering boots – is entering the technical winter clothing market this winter with a line dedicated to ski mountaineering in all its forms – race, touring and free-ride. The range comprises hard shells, soft shells, insulation layers, mid layers and base layers, all aimed at enhancing lightweight, thermal properties, freedom of movement and …
Mountain Equipment Pulsar Jacket updated
Mountain Equipment’s popular Pulsar softshell jacket has received a revamp and now makes use of Polartec Power Shield Pro. The jacket, perfect for cold weather adventures from Scotland to Alaska, features a mountain cut with articlated and pre-shaped sleeves. Flat-locked seams are used throughout and other features include a fully-adjustable hood. two hand pockets that are fully accessible when wearing …
Brand focus: Brynje of Norway
Say hello to a brand that can claim to be the first baselayer on Everest! There a definite Scandinavian buzz at the moment in the outdoor world, with more interest than ever in polar travel and a slew of quality brands from the nordic countries making their presence felt in outdoor shops everywhere. A new name can be added to …
New Helly Hansen expedition jackets
Helly Hansen have unveiled two new additions to their expedition-grade outerwear range, the Odin Hooded Belay Jacket and Men’s Odin Insulated Softshell. With a long length cut and large hood for additional warmth, the helmet and harness-compatible Belay jacket is priced at £300 and has been designed to allow freedom of movement and flexibility when carrying heavy climbing gear. Easily …
Ski mountaineer wanted for Greenland husky expedition
Have you ever wanted to experience an arctic lifestyle, working in close quarters with huskies in the remote glacial mountains of Greenland? Renowned expedition dog musher and Rab Professional athlete, Gary Rolfe, is seeking an elite expedition ski-mountaineer to spend two years working and travelling across Greenland. Travelling across 1500 miles in the company of dozens of huskies, the 2014 …
Trek & Mountain to sponsor Kendal Mountain Festival
The Kendal Mountain Festival is one of the undoubted highlights of the outdoor calendar, and Trek & Mountain is proud to announce that it will be supporting the festival as a media sponsor for the first time in 2012. At the heart of Kendal’s programme is the mountain film competition, attracting film premières from around the world. Over 50 films …