Welsh adventurer Richard Parks has become the fastest ever Brit to reach the South Pole during an unsupported solo journey. The former international rugby star reached the Pole at 5.24am on January 4 after skiing 715 miles from the geographical coastline of Antarctica. With a total time of 29 days, 19 hours and 24 minutes, Parks managed to set …
New routes added to Great Glen Way
Hillwalkers can soon take advantage of additional hiking routes forming part of Scotland’s Great Glen Way, thanks to a £1m upgrade of the path. The 79 mile long distance walking route, which runs from Fort William to Inverness taking in Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, is currently undergoing work to revamp the trail. Alterations include path realignment and new track …
EOCA notes progress in 2013
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) – a charity comprising 110 outdoor companies (including Trek & Mountain) which works to raise money to protect and restore wild spaces – has released details of its accomplishments in 2013. So far this year, the EOCA have seen a 39% growth in membership, while their website has counted 134,600 visits. The charity now …
Alpinists make first ascents in Nepal
American alpinists Scott Adamson and Christopher Wright have made first ascents of two 6500m peaks in the northwest corner of Nepal’s Khumbu region. The pair established the new routes earlier this year during a month spent on the Lunag Glacier in the Nepalese Himalaya. After setting up base camp at 5050m on October 10, the men headed first for the …
Mountain experts give winter skills talks
International Mountain Guide Andy Townsend and The North Face athlete Andy Houseman are to give a series of winter skills talks later this month, helping hill walkers and climbers to stay safe this winter. Taking place on January 29 and 30 in Ellis Brigham’s Manchester and London stores, the evening events will see the climbing duo give crowds expert advice, …
Adventurer tackles South American 3 Peaks
Scottish Adventurer Ricky Munday has set off on his latest challenge – The South American 3 Peaks, which requires him to scale the three highest mountains in Argentina’s High Andes. Following a number of rigorous training expeditions including trips to Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Russia’s Mt Elbrus and an ascent of Pico de Orizaba in Mexico, Munday will now lead an …
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Fort William Mountain Festival 2014
The programme for this year’s Fort William Mountain Festival has been announced – with five days packed full of the latest outdoor films, mountain workshops and inspirational talks on the horizon. Held in the Highland town of Fort William in Lochaber during the best winter walking, climbing and skiing season of the year, the event will take place from 19 …
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New test could predict altitude sickness
A new test predicting who will suffer the effects of acute mountain sickness at high altitudes has been developed, according to scientists. Commonly affecting mountaineers and skiers, the potentially fatal condition occurs due to the difficulty of adapting to low oxygen levels and can result in a build-up of fluid on the brain and lungs. Current treatments include preventative medication …