We were very sad to learn of the recent death of PHD and Mountain Equipment founder Peter Hutchinson at the age of 81…
Nine-year-old takes on Tower Ridge for charity
Have your say… Entries must be received by 15th September 2018 and the winner will be notified by the 30th Sep.
Lynn Robinson elected as first female BMC president
Lynn Robinson was elected as the new BMC president on Saturday 16 June during the BMC AGM at Castle Green hotel, Kendal…
Ellis Brigham and the Youth Adventure Trust team up for 10 peaks challenge
Have your say… Vertebrate Publishing has launched a Kickstarter campaign in a bid to build awareness about a new anthology of women’s adventure writing, poetry and art titled ‘Waymaking’. Vertebrate Publishing has launched a Kickstarter campaign in a bid to build awareness about a new anthology of women’s adventure writing, poetry and art titled ‘Waymaking’. The book will be released …
Arc’teryx Lakeland Revival returns this May
Have your say… “What are you doing next?” “What are you doing next?” I hate that question. I know why you ask. I’ve asked it myself, talking to climbers or adventurers I admire, and winced inwardly as I heard the words tumble out of my mouth. I – you – we are excited to stand in the presence of this …
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.
BMC’s ‘Mend Our Mountains’ campaign to launch in March
Have your say… A 12-year-old French boy was killed over the weekend after falling over a 500-foot cliff. The boy and his brother had been skiing off-piste near the French resort of Avoriaz and had apparently got lost in a forest before falling over the concealed cliff. A 12-year-old French boy was killed over the weekend after falling over a …
#itsgreatoutthere teams up with photo website Unsplash
The #itsgreatoutthere campaign has announced a new partnership to promote the outdoors with a leading global online photography community.
The Montane Spine Race is go!
They call it the UK’s most brutal race, and this weekend saw the start of the Montane Spine Race which organisers say features the most competitive line-up yet in its seven-year history.