Take on the Lake District ‘20 Challenge’ in aid of Hospice at Home
Following the success of the 2017 event ‘Walk 20 Miles for 20 Years of Care’ Challenge, where almost 200 participants took part and raised £66,000, Hospice at Home are once again looking for walkers of all abilities to take part in the event this year…
Fjällräven store to open in the Lake District
This March, Swedish clothing and equipment brand Fjällräven is opening a new store in Ambleside in the Lake District. The store will be owned and operated by long-term retail partner The Mountain Factor, and will give locals and visitors to the Lakes the opportunity to browse and try on an extensive range of Fjallraven kit.
Patagonia launch campaign to protect Balkan rivers
Patagonia have launched their biggest ever European conservation campaign, “Save The Blue Heart of Europe”, with a website and petition to protect Europe’s last wild rivers from devastating hydropower projects.
Arc’teryx Alpine Academy clinics now online
Registration for the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy 2018 is fast approaching, and you can now all the clinics that are available at this year’s event on the dedicated website.
Marc André Leclerc and Ryan Johnson die after establishing new route in Alaska
Missing climber Marc André Leclerc’s father, Serge Leclerc, has taken to social media to share the tragic news of his son and climbing partner Ryan Johnson’s death.
Major plane crash at Kathmandu airport
A plane operated by Bangladeshi airline US-Bangla has crashed at Kathmandu airport killing at least 40 of the 71 passengers and crew, news organisations are reporting.
Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone announced
Land Rover and Bullitt Group have unveiled details of the Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone, which they say is “designed for people who live for adventure and need a phone that can survive whatever it’s put through.”