A British expedition have climbed a series of new routes on big walls close to the region of Uummannaq in north west Greenland. Tom Codrington, Jacob Cook, Ian Faulkner and Peter hill of the Oxford University Mountaineering Club, established the lines during an expedition to explore the west coast of the island this summer. In just over a month the …
KEEN Effect awards cash to outdoor projects
Footwear experts KEEN are offering cash to new outdoor projects encouraging newcomers to spend time outdoors. Schemes should aim to promote responsible outdoor participation, focusing on the protection of the environment, to receive a donation from KEEN, who are looking to outdoor enthusiasts to nominate the most deserving projects. Grants will be awarded solely to non-profit organisations who could receive …
New outdoor skills courses for hill walkers
Official outdoor body Mountain Training UK are to launch two new outdoor courses next spring, allowing hill walkers to improve their skills and increase their confidence on UK terrain. The two-day Hill or Mountain Skills courses will be open to all aged 14 or over, and aim to teach participants self sufficiency on the hills or in the mountains, with …
Arc’teryx launch new winter down range
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx have launched their first ever range of down clothing, including the new lightweight alpine Cerium LT Jacket. Filled using high-lofting 850+ European white goose down, with synthetic 80g/m2 Coreloft fill for the cuffs, collar, shoulders and underarms, the Cerium LT features a semi-translucent, ultra-light Aeretic Nylon 2x10D fabric, twin hand-warmer pockets, elasticated cuffs, non-adjustable hem and …
Welsh government review land access
A review announced by the Welsh government could soon change the type of access granted to walkers and climbers in the Welsh countryside. Following a request from the Welsh Minister for Sports and Culture to re-evaluate land access, climbing hotspots including those on sea cliffs, crags on private woodland and non-open access mountain and moorland, could become accessible to all. …
New ice route established in Rocky Mountains
Climbers Kevin Cooper and Topher Donahue have established a new ice route on the Diamond in Colorado, with the ascent of a thin ice spear reaching heights of almost 14,000ft. The high altitude, vertical and technically challenging lead climbing route is situated in Rocky Mountain National Park on the east face of Longs Peak, and has been named Window Pain …
Zamberlan launch new Lady Lite boot
Italian boot brand Zamberlan have added a new women-specific trekking boot to their range this Winter, the Lady Lite GTX RR – a low volume boot designed for the feminine foot. Based on the classic Zamberlan model, the new all-round lightweight GTX RR has a slimmer heel and feminine fit, with a Vibram sole, Gore-Tex lining and water-resistant, Hydroblock full …
Mountain Rescue dispute funding at Westminster
Mountain rescue team representatives from across England and Wales have taken a stand in Parliament this week, to dispute the lack of funding for cave and mountain rescue services across the country. David Allen, Mountain Rescue England and Wales Chairman, and his colleagues put the argument to MPs during sessions from October 28 to November 1 at Westminster, aiming to …
BMC TV goes live
A new online video channel set up by the British Mountaineering Council has officially gone live this week. Dubbed BMC TV, the new platform allows users to access the latest videos, web clips, technical advice, safety skills and outdoor films, in addition to news, events and features on the BMC website. Content will include clips of local festivals, competitions and …
Multimillion pound conservation grant for Scottish Highlands
Conservation efforts in the Scottish Highlands have been given a boost by a multimillion pound grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The £3 million will be used to restore and conserve the rugged landscape of Coigach-Assynt in the north-west Highlands, through Scottish Wildlife Trust led community based projects. Funds will help to restore walking trails, blanket bog and heath moor …