Outdoor publisher Cicerone have recently released a new guidebook detailing hiking trails across Peru’s Sacred Valley. The book, Hiking and Biking Peru’s Inca Trails, describes 40 routes, some previously unpublished, taking in the major Incan sites of Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Vilcabamba and the region circling 6,384m high Mt. Ausangate. Seven different treks to reach Machu Picchu are also listed, including …
Money for old rope
Climbers based in the Lakes can now recycle old climbing rope in exchange for cash, thanks to a new recycling initiative created by Keswick outdoor retailer George Fisher. ‘Money for Old Rope’, which runs in association with Green Peak Gear, has been set up to ensure climbing gear doesn’t end up in a landfill. Instead, rope that has been withdrawn …
Force Ten expedition tents from Vango
Leading outdoor brand Vango have announced a new range of Force Ten expedition tents, including the Vortex 200 two-person model. With a pitching time of 15 minutes, the 4.50kg Vortex 200 has been designed to withstand volatile mountain environments, and Vango claim it’s extremely strong, stable and reliable. Made from Protex® 5,000mm SPU ripstop nylon 40D, the tent features colour …
Envirotrek Clean Up Series 2013
This summer, more than 500 people gave up their time to help clean Europe’s mountains as part of Envirotrek – a series of group walks to remove waste and promote healthy mountain environments. For the fifth year running clean ups took place across Europe, including France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and the UK, through the combined efforts of 565 mountain …
50-year-old wins Montane Lakeland 100
Known for being one of the UK’s toughest long distance trails, this year’s Montane Lakeland 100 race was won by 50-year-old Stuart Mills – and he finished the course in less than 23 hours. Mills managed to beat second and third place runners Charlie Sharpe and Ed Batty by more than 45 minutes, with an impressive race time of 22hrs, …
Trek & Mountain readers head for Elbrus
The second Trek & Mountain Reader Expedition – to climb Mount Elbrus in Russia – has begun, with the team flying out from London Heathrow to Moscow, and onto Mineralyne Vody on Thurs 9th August. The expedition, sponsored by Berghaus and organised by Adventure Alternative, aims to complete a north-south traverse of Europe’s highest peak. This, the most challenging way …
Signed mountaineering print up for auction
A photographic print signed by a bevy of British mountaineering greats is currently being auctioned to raise funds for the Boardman Tasker Prize. The print displays features Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker resting at 28,000ft during their ascent of Kangchenjunga, with Mount Everest in the background. The prize, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, awards grants to authors who …
PHD launch 'lightest ever' sleeping bag
Alpine equipment experts PHD have just announced the launch of their lightest sleeping bag to date. The Filler weighs in at 240g, and has been developed using ultra-lightweight 10X fabric with 900+ fill power down within the quilted inner and outer shells. This means the bag should have an operating temperature of around 15˚C, and can be used either alone …
Alan Hinkes: Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains
Legendary climber Alan Hinkes – the first Brit to scale all 14 mountains over 8000m – is soon to release a new mountaineering title. The book, 8000m: Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains: All 14 Summits, will document Alan’s journey for the first time since he completed the challenge in 2005, as he battles arctic temperatures, horrendous weather conditions and struggles …
Stricter guidelines set for Everest expeditions
Climbers on expedition to Mount Everest will face tighter regulations as of next year, when Nepalese government officials are to be stationed on base camp. The decision follows the conflict faced by mountaineers Ueli Steck and Simone Moro earlier this year, when the pair were attacked by a group of Sherpas after allegedly triggering an ice fall at 24,500ft. Precautions …