The Royal British Legion has 15 places in the ‘Freedom Trail’ for enthusiastic hikers who want to push their limits and undertake an awe-inspiring challenge to help raise money for an extremely worthwhile cause. The breathtaking 80 kilometre route across the central Pyrénées retraces the steps of …
New lightweight down expedition suit from PHD
The latest, and lightest, down suit from PH Designs has been developed for high altitude mountaineers for use up to 7000m. The lightweight (1200g,) Hispar down suit offers high protection from the elements, less bulk and is warm enough for ascents on Himalayan peaks but equally as effective on lower ground. Made using 900 fillpower down and ultralight Drishell and …
Fiennes on tour
Legendary polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has teamed up with leading British alpinist Ian Parnell to present a new speaking tour which will see the duo recount extraordinary memories from expeditions across the globe. Kicking off in Salford, the tour will run until July 13th, with locations including Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Harrogate and Inverness. Sir Ranulph has undertaken and led …
Friday Freebies: 4 sets of Edelrid titanium cutlery to be won!
Knives, forks, spoons – essential items even when you’re out on the trail, but they also add to the weight of your pack. The answer? Super-light titanium cutlery, so light that you won’t even know you’re carrying it, but proper cutlery that’ll help make your outdoor dining experience a far more civilised affair (no more scooping up scran with a …
The North Face launches 4000m boot
Mountain gear specialists The North Face have recently created and launched a new crampon-compatible winter mountaineering boot, following rigorous testing and expert feedback from a host of outdoor specialists. The Verto S4K GTX is suitable for outdoor activities up to 4000m, including trekking, ice climbing and via ferrata. Features include a fully waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex lining, high flexibility, Vibram …
Trek & Mountain Alpine Special on sale now
The June issue of Trek & Mountain is out now, with a focus on all things alpine – and in particular Mont Blanc. We’ve teamed up with renowned French mountain guide and author Francois Damilano, to bring you a guide to five of the classic routes on Mont Blanc – the Gouter, Three Monts, Grands Mulets, Pope (Italian Normal route) …
Ueli Steck summits Everest on second attempt
Despite massive snowfall and prevalent risk of avalanche in the Himalaya region, Swiss climber Ueli Steck has successfully summited the world’s highest mountain, and he’s made it to the top without the use of supplementary oxygen. The 35-year-old mountaineer summited Mount Everest during the afternoon of Friday, May 18th, after a final push via the mountain’s southeast ridge in the …
18-year-old Leanna Shuttleworth summits Everest
It’s been confirmed that British 18-year-old Leanna Shuttleworth has summited Everest, becoming the youngest British woman to have done so. Leanna was also planning to attempt a summit on Lhotse within 24 hours, however with very windy conditions on Everest and Lhotse we are unsure if she still intends to make an attempt. More details to follow…
Do the Fan Dance with Gore-Tex
This year’s Gore-Tex Experience Tour is a challenge of physical and mental agility. A team chosen from the most suitable applicants will attempt the infamous trek through South Wales known as the Fan Dance, a 23.5km route used as a fitness and navigation skills test by the British Military and which must be completed in just four hours. The Fan …
Chamonix Adventure Festival
Due to be held on 20-26th August, the Chamonix Adventure Festival aims to bring together adventurers, explorers, athletes and enthusiasts from near and far, to share tales and showcase their talents through film, photography and art. ‘Getting involved’ is a big theme of the festival, with a series of film and photography courses taught by a team of experts, offering …