Following the launch of their first footwear range last year, consisting of approach shoes and trekking boots, Arc’teryx have announced their first technical mountaineering boot, the Acrux AR GTX Alpine Boot. Trek & Mountain was invited along to an exclusive preview of the new boot, along with several other additions to Arc’teryx’s footwear offering, at a special event alongside the Mer de Glace …
Naked hikers blamed for earthquake on Mount Kinabalu
Malaysian officials have blamed the 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Mt. Kinabalu, which triggered a massive rockfall and according to reports has killed at least 18 people, on a group of hikers who posed naked for a photograph on the summit. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia and is a popular hiking destination among tourists. Tremors following Thursday’s earthquake shook …
'Outdoor Capital' Lochaber launches video diary series
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, through its Outdoor Capital of the UK destination marketing brand, is launching a series of video diaries designed to promote tourism in Lochaber. The video diaries, which are supported by funding from VisitScotland’s Growth Fund and a number of local businesses, feature different aspects of the area and a different target demographic. They have already launched the …
Bonington and Scott to 'climb Everest again' for Nepal
40 years after the first British ascent of Everest, Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott team up once again to launch #ClimbForCAN, a campaign to raise funds which will go to the Community Action Nepal (CAN) Earthquake Appeal. Starting June 12th, they will lead an ‘expedition’ to scale the height of Everest (8,848m) on the ice wall at King Kong …
Trek & Mountain 'Khumbu 3 Peaks 2016 Expedition' announced
Trek & Mountain has announced its most ambitious expedition for readers of the magazine yet: to climb not one – but THREE – 6,000m trekking peaks in the Khumbu Valley in spring 2016. The triple crown of the Khumbu Valley is an enviable mission taking on Mera Peak, Island Peak and Lobuche in one fantastic adventure of a lifetime. All three of …
Join the TEN in TEN in TEN challenge to raise funds for Nepal
Two outdoor instructors, William Legon and Jon Hubbard, along with The Outdoor Hub and help from many others that work in the outdoors industry are challenging climbers to attempt to climb 10 Peak District rock climbs inside a 10 mile route inside 10 hours to raise funds for Community Action Nepal. TEN in TEN in TEN 4 Nepal, an event …
New action cam from Garmin
GPS experts Garmin have announced the VIRB X and the VIRB XE – a compact camera which shoots high definition, wide angle footage and has a variety of mounting options such as helmet, chest, handlebar and dash mounts. The waterproof camera can be submerged to 50 metres without a case, allowing for clearer picture and audio, even when under water. …
Latest news from Everest on British teams
With a constant stream of news coming out of Nepal on the wider devastation and casualties caused by today’s earthquake, we’ve been piecing together the position of British climbing teams on Everest. We’ve listed news by team below, and are posting updates as issued by the teams themselves, not other news organisations, so that the information is as accurate as …
Trek & Mountain Back Issues
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Terra Nova launches trekking pole range
Terra Nova Equipment has developed a new range of trekking poles including a lightweight stowaway trekking pole and the Unipod which becomes a camera mount. The Terra Nova range of poles are made from lightweight 7075 aluminium alloy, feature clip locks for secure height adjustment and most styles are available individually, enabling buyers to purchase one pole or a …