Entry is now open for next year’s Fjӓllrӓven Polar, a 300km Arctic event which will see participants travel by dog-sled from Signaldalen, Norway to Jukkasjärv in Swedish Lapland. Named after Swedish outdoor brand Fjӓllrӓven, the free, three-day-long winter adventure will lead competitors across the Arctic tundra before camping in the wilderness alongside resident survival expert Johan Skulman. For the chance to win …
Prince Harry prepares for Antarctic trek
Following a royal send off from Trafalgar Square last week, Prince Harry and a group of wounded servicemen and women are now on their way to Antarctica, where they will undertake a charity trek to the South Pole while raising funds for wounded troops. On reaching the ice sheet, the Walking with the Wounded team (WWTW), of which Prince Harry …
KEEN moves into clothing
Footwear experts KEEN have launched their first-ever collection of outdoor clothing. Available solely in the UK from KEEN’s online store, the collection features styles for men, women and children including a range of relaxed fit trousers, shorts, casual t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and a skirt. Claimed to be ‘made for movement’, the collection also features several highly-durable trousers, including the men’s …
BMC chief to give mountaineering lecture
A charity lecture led by the head of the British Mountaineering Council will take place later this month, with proceeds going towards a conservation charity. Held in Sheffield, the talk will detail BMC Chief Dave Turnbull’s recent climbing expedition to Patagonia, during which he journeyed to the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre massif, accompanied by mountaineers Stuart McAleese and Dan Donovan. …
Medics take research to new heights
A group of student medics have taken medical research to new heights, with a Himalayan trek to study the effects of altitude sickness. Members of the Wilderness Medicine Society at King’s College London journeyed to the highest mountain region in the world to carry out research, by recording the effects and impacts of altitude on their own bodies while trekking …
Willis Resilience Expedition: Antarctica – From Coast to Pole.
Teenage polar explorer and climate change campaigner Parker Liautaud will begin his biggest adventure yet next month, when he sets off on a 397 mile trek from the coast of Antarctica to the geographical South Pole. The 19-year-old will team up with global risk adviser Willis to collect snow samples which will contribute to studies on climate change, before taking …
Climbers establish new route in Dolomites
South Tyrolean climbers Josef Hilpold and Ulrich Viertler have established a new route on Sass de la Crusc in the Italian Dolomites. The men made the first ascent of Wustenblume (400m, VIII+) earlier this summer, using a mix of pegs, fixed ropes and trad gear, climbing the upper half first before moving on to the lower section of the route. …
Slopes open early at Scottish ski centre
Skiers and snowboarders can take to the slopes early this year, following the decision of a Scottish ski centre to open some of its runs earlier than usual. The CairnGorm Mountain ski facility, located close to Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, was able to open its Ciste runs last Saturday due to prolonged heavy snowfall in the area. Of the …
Nepalese winter provides best photo opportunities
Adventure travel specialists World Expeditions are encouraging walkers and photographers alike to visit Nepal during the quiet winter months for the best photo opportunities. Winter trips throughout January and February are said to offer the best conditions for shots of the mighty Himalaya, due to the contrast of clear blue skies and snow-capped mountains, in addition to being much quieter …
New belay jackets from PHD
PHD have added two new belay jackets to their winter collection, the lightweight Alpha and the extra-warm Zeta. Designed to withstand temperatures of -10°C, the 660g Alpha jacket for mountain use (pictured) is filled using 133grm/m Primaloft One insulation for protection in rough conditions, while the slightly warmer yet heavier 820g Zeta can handle a punishing -20°C, and consists of …