Outdoor enthusiasts can now take their iPhones into the great outdoors without fear of damage, thanks to Lifedge’s new outdoor-friendly iPhone case. Designed and created in the UK using durable UV-resistant materials, the 100% waterproof, shockproof and dustproof Apple iPhone 5 and 5s compatible case is said to maintain top quality sound and easy access to charging ports while protecting …
Silva introduce Ninox II Headtorch
New for this autumn is the compact Ninox II Headtorch from Silva. Waterproof and weather resistant, the 83g single-unit torch has a simple layout with two brightness settings, one main spot beam and a flood LED for even light distribution. It’s also been awarded a waterproof rating of IPX7, has a 140 claimed lumens brightness factor, using Silva’s Intelligent Light …
Climber discovers high altitude Inca remains
British climber John Biggar made a historic discovery during his ascent of a peak in the southern Cordillera Occidental last month, when he came upon a site filled with Inca remains. Biggar discovered the high-altitude ruins on the summit of Alto Toroni, a borderline 6000m peak which lies on the border between Chile and Bolivia and has no formal recorded …
New from Garmin: Tactix GPS watch
Garmin have announced their latest bit of kit – the new Tactix GPS Navigator and ABC Watch – due for release next month. Built to withstand even the most extreme of outdoor activities, including trekking, mountaineering and even skydiving, the new black, stealth watch can handle shock and impact, with its scratch-resistant stainless steel rear casing , and it’s said …
Kora release first ever yak-wool baselayers
Up and coming British outdoor brand Kora have launched the first ever collection of technical yak-wool baselayers. Claimed to outperform Merino wool by 40% weight for weight, these ethically sourced garments have been designed for active-use and are made from 100% Yak-wool – which Kora have dubbed Hima-Layer. Highly breathable and extremely soft with no coarse fibres, the base layers …
Win! Alan Hinkes' new 8000m book
Alan Hinkes, as we’re sure you all know, is the only Briton to have climbed all of the world’s 14 8,000m peaks and is the 15th person ever to do so. Odds are he has something to say about mountaineering worth reading then? In his new book, ‘8000 Metres: Climbing The World’s Highest Mountains’, he tells of his experiences of …
Mountain rescue teams struggle to recruit new members
Cumbria based Mountain Rescue teams are finding it difficult to recruit new members, with many of the county’s twelve groups expressing concern over their lack of resources. With an increase in call-outs of 26% during the last decade – 236 incidents were recorded in the first six months of this year, compared to just 188 in the first half of …
The Last Great Climb premieres in London
The world premiere of Alastair Lee’s new film, The Last Great Climb, is to showcase in London’s West End next month. Set in the mountains of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, the 2013 climbing documentary follows the story of British speed climber Leo Houlding, big wall expert Jason Pickles and climber Sean ‘Stanley’ Leary as they attempt to make the first …
Mountain Equipment launches Compressor Jacket
Outdoor gear experts Mountain Equipment have introduced a new super-lightweight, weather resistant belay jacket. Available in stores now, the 370g Compressor Hooded Jacket features damp-resistant hydrophobic PrimaLoft One synthetic insulation, with a 60g weight fill for the body and 40g fill in the sleeves and side panels to avoid excess bulk. Also designed for use as a packable mid or …
Wild Country recall climbing gear
Rock climbing gear manufacturers Wild Country have issued a voluntary recall notice for some of their climbing nuts, following a failed strength test on certain units. Climbers have been asked to return any Wild Classic Rocks and Anodised Rocks purchased within the last three years. A spokesperson for Wild Country explained: “Following the testing of over 17,000 Rocks we found …