Karrimor have recently released three new technical waterproof jackets, the Challenger, the Pioneer and the Expedition. Available in stores now, all three garments are made from eVent waterproof and windproof fabric, and have a breathable mesh lining in addition to water resistant zips and hood. Said to be ideal for UK hillwalking, the men’s Challenger (above) is priced at £119.99 …
Women are climbing it for themselves
Tickets are still available for this year’s Women’s Climbing Symposium – a day-long London based event solely for women, providing climbing tips, coaching and lectures. Based at The Arch Climbing Wall, the event will take place on Saturday November 2 and aims to ‘connect, develop and inspire’ women climbers of all abilities and backgrounds, allowing them to share training methods …
First ever floating film festival
Polar adventure specialists Quark Expeditions will host their first ever floating film event this November, with the launch of the Polar Film Festival. Taking place aboard Quark’s arctic adventure vessel Sea Spirit during their 23-day Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica via Buenos Aires: Explorers and Kings tour, the event will run from November 2nd, and is to be held in …
Scottish Adventurer tackles South American 3 Peaks
Scottish Adventurer Ricky Munday has laid down his latest challenge – The South American 3 Peaks, which requires him to scale the three highest mountains in Argentina’s High Andes. Munday, 36, will lead an international team on a 38-day expedition to the high plateau of the Puna de Atacama in Northern Argentina this December, while a training expedition to climb …
Garmin announce GoPro rival
Satellite navigation experts Garmin have just announced two new dedicated HD outdoor action cameras, the VIRB and VIRB Elite – offering several features that up the ante in the outdoor action cam market. Rugged, durable and the only cameras we’ve heard of with combined GPS capabilities, the VIRB series feature a 1.4inch colour Chroma display, meaning the screen can be …
Thousands raised for Mountain Rescue
More than £2,000 has been raised for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team thanks to the success of their latest fundraiser – the Oggie 8. 89 people took part in the Snowdonia based marathon last week, which saw runners and walkers from across the country scale eight 3,000ft peaks in a test of strength, stamina and endurance, while raising funds …
Marmot open Ambleside store
Earlier this month, gear manufacturers Marmot joined forces with retailer and expedition specialists Adventure Peaks to open a new outdoor store in Ambleside. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside is known as a hub for specialty outdoor gear and clothing, with thousands visiting from nearby climbs each year. But this isn’t just any outdoor store; above the …
New mountain softshell from Bergans of Norway
Bergans of Norway have recently introduced a new versatile mountain softshell jacket suitable for all year round use. Designed for changeable weather conditions, the windproof, breathable and water resistant Stegaros can be worn as a mid layer in winter or as an outer shell in drier, windier conditions. The technical jacket features a helmet-compatible hood, underarm ventilation zips, front …
Mountaineering Literature Competition
Are you an aspiring outdoor writer? Do you have a dramatic mountaineering story to tell? If so, there’s still time to enter this year’s Mountain Article Competition, run by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and open to all UK residents. First established in 1987, the competition gives amateur writers the chance to see their work in print with a feature …
Top 5 Outdoor Apps
We’ve seen an influx of outdoor apps lately at Trek&Mountain, here are our top 5 – all suitable for Android and iOS. Free app EveryTrail is an interactive map and guidebook for hiking routes which uses your phone’s mobile data connection and GPS to monitor your position on a trail. A hands-free audio guide provides key information on nearby points …