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Everest '14 season appears to be over
It’s been reported today that Sherpas have decided that no climbing will take place on Everest this season, following the serac fall on the 18th April that left 13 Sherpas dead and a further three missing, presumed dead. A deadline of 28th April had been set for Sherpa demands from the Nepalese government to be met, but it appears now …
New expedition module for walking leaders
Mountain Training UK have added a new nationally recognised Expedition Skills module to their Lowland Leader and Hill and Moorland Leader outdoor courses. The optional two-day module, targeted at walking leaders who want to extend their training to involve multi-day expeditions, will include wild and valley camping, remote supervision, teaching navigation and overnight expeditions. Combining training and assessment the course …
Sherpas missing after Everest avalanche
It’s been reported that a large avalanche has buried Sherpas carrying loads to Camp 1 and 2 on Everest this morning. The avalanche struck at 6.45am local time and it is believed that 13+ Sherpas are missing, with several already confirmed dead. There are also around 100 Sherpas trapped above the avalanche in the Western Cwm, and a rescue effort …
2015 Expeditions – Sign up here!
Ready for adventure? Then join us in 2015 on one of our superb trekking expeditions to the Himalayas, Andes and High Atlas… Our treks are organised by 360 Expeditions and Peak Mountaineering, and you will be in the hands of experienced Western guides and some of the best ground crew in the business. And as part of your package, you …
Calling all mountain writers
Do you dream of becoming an outdoor writer? Do you have an exciting mountaineering story to tell? Enter this year’s Mountain Writing Competition for the chance to win a cash prize and see your name in print. First established in 1987 by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the competition is open to all UK residents. Entrants can choose from several …
Kendal Mountain Festival announces summer event
The organisers of the Kendal Mountain Festival have announced that they will be adding a summer event this July, in addition to the long-established festival itself which takes place in November. Kendal Mountain Festival – On The Edge takes place on 26-27 July in Langdale, in the heart of the Lake District. In partnership with The National Trust and based …
BMC Stanage Festival 2014
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a weekend out on the peaks can head to the BMC Stanage Festival of walking and climbing this summer. Set to take place over the weekend of 28-29 June, the festival will be held as part of the BMC’s 70th birthday celebrations at Stanage Edge, one of the UK’s best known crags. Outdoor lectures and professional …
Win a Mountain Hardwear Super Chockstone jacket
We have another great competition for you this month, and this time we’re giving away a Super Chockstone Jacket from Mountain Hardwear worth £100. The Super Chockstone is an athletic-fitting jacket ideal for scrambling, climbing or mountaineering and its stretchy Chockstone Doubleweave Softshell (91% nylon, 9% elastane) material allows plenty of freedom of movement, which is exactly what you want …