“I close my eyes and am proud of our happy time upon that mountain” – George Lowe, 2013 On the eve of the publication of his book on the landmark 1953 ascent of Everest, and just a few weeks before the 60th anniversary of the historic summit, veteran climber George Lowe has passed away. Kari Herbert of Polarworld, the …
ODLO launches Air jacket
ODLO has launched its new Gore-Tex waterproof jacket, the Air, a lightweight jacket suitable for spring/summer use. Available in men’s and women’s styles, ODLO’s Air has been created using Gore-Tex® Paclite® Shell. The result is a very lightweight jacket which is windproof and waterproof, yet highly breathable to ensure maximum wearer comfort. Due to its minimal weight and innovative material, …
BMC Alpine Lecture tour dates announced
Like the sound of alpine mountaineering but don’t know what’s involved? Already climbed Mont Blanc but want to learn more? Then the BMC’s Alpine Lecture tour could be just what you need. Sponsored by Berghaus the BMC Alpine Lectures are touring the UK at the end of April and beginning of May. With the excellent line up of Tim Neill (British Mountain Guide) …
Entries now open for 2013 Chamonix Adventure Festival
The 2013 Chamonix Adventure Festival is now open for film submissions for the event taking place from the 15th-20th of July. The event brings together adventurers, explorers, enthusiasts and athletes to share their stories and showcase their talents through film, photography, art and displays. Over the course of four nights over a thousand people watched last year’s film programme featuring …
New lightweight, anti-insect spray launched by Care Plus
A new lightweight, anti-insect spray for anyone wanting to travel light has been launched by travel and healthcare specialist Care Plus. The new 40% DEET spray weighs in at just 14g, fits nicely into a pocket or backpack, and provides more than enough protection for weekends spent on the hills, on forest tracks or anywhere else where you will be …
Berghaus Live for Adventure Challenge returns to Keswick Mountain Festival
The Berghaus Live for Adventure Challenge is to take to the stage again at the Keswick Mountain Festival this year. Last year’s festival was the first time that Berghaus had run the challenge in a live environment. The audience watched as five shortlisted entries made a pitch for £1,000 plus £1,000 worth of Berghaus kit to help them on …
First ascent of Torre Egger, Patagonia, via the West Face
Adidas athletes Matteo Della Bordella and Luca Schiera have made climbing history by becoming the first to reach the peak of Torre Eggar from the West Face. The pair made a new route of 30 pitches (25 new independent ones and the last five shared with the Huber-Snarf route) with a total heigh gain of 1,000m. It took them three …
Black Diamond launches new rechargeable headlamp
Black Diamond is about to launch the new ReVolt Headlamp which uses either rechargeable power or traditional alkaline batteries, perfect for long and remote or isolated trips away. The headlamp can be recharged directly via an USB cable wherever there is power including vehicles, solar energy panels and of course plug sockets. The ReVolt features1 triplepower LED, 2 singlepower white …
Ski mountaineering racing comes to Nevis Range
The penultimate ski mountaineering race of the Skimo Scotland series is to take place on the 23rd March at Nevis Range. Introduced to Scotland for the first time this year, the last three months has seen Skimo Scotland successfully hold all four scheduled races. The first race was held at the Lecht Ski Centre on the 29th December with 26 …
First solo climb of the three Torres Del Paine in Patagonia
Rab-sponsored athlete Pedro Cifuentes has become the first climber to traverse the three Torres Del Paine in Patagonia, solo and unsupported. Cifuentes faced some of the world’s harshest weather conditions, including frequent storms and high winds, to complete the long, technical and committing climb. It took 29 days on the wall and more than a 1000m of climbing to …