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 …
Group Test: Lightweight Technical Shells
A lightweight alpine shell is a must-have item in every mountaineer’s wardrobe – we test 12 of the best models available right now to find which ones you should be considering…
Fjällräven pledges support to Lake District campaign
A campaign by the Lake District’s Hoteliers Association (LDHA) has been given a helping hand by Fjällräven with the brand announced as an official sponsor of this winter’s promotion – Reveal the Real Lake District. The campaign aims to highlight to visitors that the Lake District remains well and truly open for business following 2015’s floods. A brand that feels …
Featured trek: Great Wall of China, with Expedition Wise
Like a dragon in slumber, the Great Wall of China winds across deserts, plateaus, mountains & grasslands and is the longest ever structure built by humans. Our Great Wall of China Trek starts on the ancient wall of Badaling before continuing on to the different sections, providing each day with extensive views of the incredible wall itself and surrounding mountains. …
Berghaus launch 'next level' Extrem mountaineering range
This autumn, Berghaus are launching their latest range of Extrem products, which the brand describe as ‘taking mountaineering performance to a higher level’. Tested by the likes of Leo Houlding, Mick Fowler and Angelika Rainer, the Berghaus athletes have also been actively involved in the design and development of the new range, with Houlding using the kit during his successful expedition …
Boardman Tasker Award shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2016 Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature has been announced, and includes books by Alex Honnold, Simon McCartney, Steve Olson, Mark Vallance and Robert Wainwright, Interest in the Boardman Tasker (BT) Award for Mountain Literature remains as great as ever and this year’s …
Montane launch first Gore-Tex range
Lightweight performance clothing and equipment brand Montane has become the first technical outdoor manufacturer to receive a Gore license in over a decade, marking its Autumn / Winter 2016 season as the debut for its new Gore-Tex collection. The collaboration between Montane and W. L. Gore & Associates – will see Montane launch a Gore-Tex specific range into its collection, comprising of …
Featured Trek: Phongun Razi and the Burmese Ice Mountains
Be one of the few Westerners to trek in northern Burma where pristine jungle, remote trails, curious tribal people and a challenging high mountain ascent will make you feel like a true pioneer. Starting from the remote village of Putao, in the foothills of the Himalaya, Mountain Kingdoms’ 10-day trek crosses fast-flowing streams by bamboo suspension bridges, rises through untouched …
Kilian Jornet to attempt speed record on Everest
After breaking records on mountains around the world, Kilian Jornet, in the final part of his ‘Summits of my Life’ project will be attempting to establish the record for ascending Everest, by a little-used route on the north face of the peak. The expedition is to take place in August and September and will be undertaken in alpine-style, the purest and most …