Well it’s nearly time to shut up the Trek & Mountain office for the last time this year and take a well-earned break, but before we do we’d like to thank you all for following us in 2013. Whether you’ve been reading the magazine, visiting us here on the website, following us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube – or experiencing …
Nepali airlines banned from EU
Trekkers and mountaineers heading to the Nepalese Himalaya may be forced to find alternative airlines with which to travel, following the banning of all Nepali carriers from operating within the European Union. Recently established by the EU Air Safety Committee, the ban has been put in place to help improve aviation safety in Nepal after seven fatal air crashes claimed …
Willis Resilience Expedition: Update
Teenage polar explorer Parker Liautaud has entered the final stage of his Willis Resilience Expedition world record attempt – to complete the fastest unsupported walk from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole. Following his departure from Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf on December 6, 19-year-old Parker has spent more than 13 days battling extreme temperatures while fighting his way …
Snugpak introduce new outdoor poncho
Sleeping bag manufacturers Snugpak have added a new insulated poncho to their outdoor clothing range, helping walkers to keep warm in the hills this winter. Priced at £44.95, the Insulated Poncho Liner can be used as either a piece of standalone kit or as a blanket style pullover. The antibacterial garment has been created using Travelsoft Insulation for extra warmth …
New outdoor energy bar launched
A new oat-based snack bar designed to help sustain the energy levels of trekkers and mountaineers is soon to be launched by sports nutrition experts ICON Nutrition. Fortified with more than 20 different vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to hydrate and nourish the body, Battle Oats flapjack bars are said to be 100% natural high protein recovery snacks and contain high …
Walking home for Christmas
Walking With The Wounded – the charity which funds the re-training of injured servicemen and women – are encouraging the public to support their cause this Christmas by taking part in a sponsored walk home from their place of work, no matter how far the journey. The fundraising initiative, entitled ‘Walking Home For Christmas’, will see those taking part travel …
Ultimate Christmas giveaway from Garmin
GPS experts Garmin have launched a new advent calendar app for this year’s Christmas countdown, with plenty of prize giveaways to be had. Prizes will include award-winning sat-navs, sports gadgets, action cams and Garmin discount vouchers, and there’s also the chance to win a trip to New York when you use the app for 10 days or more. New gifts …
On the trail of Genghis Khan
Adventure travel specialists World Expeditions have noted a 50% rise in Mongolian travel enquiries, following the recent UK book tour of expedition guide Tim Cope who has authored a title on the country. Now available in the UK, his book ‘On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An Epic Journey through the Land of the Nomads’, follows the World Expeditions guide …
ViewRanger app voted ‘Best of 2013’
Outdoor GPS and mapping application ViewRanger has been selected by Google as one of the Best Apps of 2013. Designed for outdoor exploration, the offline mapping and navigation software features a guided trail service, GPS mapped location without the need for mobile signal, track recording, sports computer stats, real time location sharing and can be used with a web account …
Moro and Goettler to attempt winter Nanga Parbat
The North Face are supporting an expedition to attempt the first ever winter ascent of Nanga Parbat in the western Himalayas. Set to depart later this month, The Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition 2014 will see The North Face athletes Simone Moro and David Goettler battle extreme conditions as they endeavour to become the first Alpinists to reach the summit in …