Searchable footwear, partnerships with global tyre specialists, boots that take you from the valley to the summit and back to the pub – the winter world of hiking and mountaineering footwear is a rapidly advancing technical beast. In the second of our reports from the recent ISPO outdoor trade show in Munich, we bring you five of the biggest stories …
Featured Trek: Unclimbed Peak Expedition 2017
Imagine standing on a summit that no one has stood on before, looking out over the incredible mountains of the Himalayas! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to climb an unclimbed peak in the remote region of Rolwaling, a truly ‘off the beaten track’ region of Nepal. This is one of the seven hidden valleys of the Himalaya, on the border with Tibet …
ISPO Highlights: Top 5 Winter Mountain Running Products
In the second of our reports from the recent ISPO outdoor trade show in Munich, we bring you our list of the best mountain running products available next autumn/winter… Winter mountain running is demanding, complex and challenging, for both athletes and gear designers alike. Products need to be lightweight and breathable yet warm, durable and capable of standing up to …
Cogne Ice Opening report
Have your say… Climbing an icefall above Lillaz For the last five years, the Cogne Ice Opening has unofficially marked the start of the ice climbing season in the Alps. Ice climbers from far and wide, both seasoned and beginners, gather to celebrate the colder temperatures and the icefalls that come along with them. The event was the brainchild of …
New Product: Hanwag Anisak
Part of Hanwag’s versatile Trek Light category, the new Anisak boot has been designed to offer the perfect blend of comfort, stability and protection during day hikes across most types of terrain. The boot features a premium nubuck upper that has been designed with minimal seams for enhanced durability and minimal risk of rubbing. Walkers can choose between either a …
OMM celebrates 50
The original mountain marathon continues to grow as athletes enter for the race’s 50th year. The extreme two-day race, held at the end of October, tests competitors on their endurance and self-reliance. In OMM tradition the UK race location will be kept a secret until August. The event, which started in 1968, aimed to combine fell running, orienteering, hill walking and …
Bolivian 3 Peaks Expedition – Illimani, Pequeno Alpamayo and Huayna Potosi
In 2017 Trek & Mountain returns to South America for an amazing trekking and mountaineering trip, and YOU could be on the team! The destination is Bolivia, and our objectives are threefold – Huayna Potosi (6,088m), Pequeno Alpamayo (5,410m) and the mighty Illimani (6,438m). The expedition will be led by Gavin Bate, head honcho at Adventure Alternative, one of the UK’s …
T&M Xmas Gift Guide – festive gifts for trekkers and mountaineers!
Need some inspiration for shopping for the trekker or mountaineer in your life this Xmas? Look no further as we present our Xmas 2016 Gift Guide… Haglöfs Essens Mimic £160 (Jacket) £180 (Hood) Beat the cold with Essens Mimic. This jacket offers all the benefits of a down jacket, only more versatile and easier to care for. Made using …
Sherpa killed in Ama Dablam avalanche
Lakpa Thindu Sherpa from Dingboche has been killed in an avalanche on Ama Dablam triggered by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake at about 5.20am Nepal time. A British climber, Ciaran Hill, was also injured but has been airlifted to safety, Trek & Mountain contributor Jon Gupta, part of the team climbing on Ama Dablam, was first on the scene and this …
Patagonia donate 100% of 'black friday' sales to planet
This year on Black Friday, November 25, Patagonia will give 100% of global sales from its retail stores and Patagonia.com to support grassroots environmental organizations. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard founded the One For The Planet initiative which gives back to the planet by donating 1% of global sales to environmental grassroots groups, and Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario said in an interview: “We wanted to do something …