Berghaus is introducing its own waterproof technology to its footwear range for spring/summer 2013 for the first time. The new Expeditor family includes four hiking boots – two styles for men and two for women – all of which feature AQ waterproof and breathable linings. Designed for two to three season walking, the Expeditor AQ Leather and Expeditor AQ Suede …
Tour du Mont Blanc
Kev Reynolds on one of the all-time classic alpine treks… Ten passes, seven valleys and three countries makes a crude summary of one of the world’s most famous mountain treks. The popularity of this wonderful multi-day tour endures not because of numbers, but through the ever-evolving grandeur of the scenes along the trail. With Chamonix below its north flank and …
Kilimanjaro Kitlist
Whichever route you’re planning to trek, Kilimanjaro requires a range of essential gear to keep you warm and comfortable… Because of the different temperate zones on Kili, you need a range of clothing to cope as you may encounter everything from hot and sunny weather to wind and rain, to sub-zero temperatures. Luckily, you’ll have porters to carry your kitbag …
ISPO Munich trade show, Day 3
Ross Worthington reports from the ISPO trade show with some of the highlights from Day 3… Gregory have won a ISPO award fortheir latest ski mountaineering pack, the Targhee 32, which has a quick-access back system that allows you entry whilst leaving skis or snowboard attached. The hydration sleeve is fully insulated to prevent freezing and there are hideaway straps …
ISPO Munich trade show, Day 2
Day 2 at the ISPO trade show in Munich found us checking out the autumn/winter ranges from the likes of Odlo, The North Face, Mountain Equipment, Montane, Marmot and Sprayway. The Odlo name is synonymous with synthetic baselayers and the big news in their autumn/winter range is their Muscle Force range of tops and bottoms. Aimed specifically at the ski …
ISPO Munich trade show, Day 1
Ross Worthington reports on some of the hot product launches from day 1 of the ISPO trade show… A busy but exciting first day at ISPO Munich saw us meeting with a number of brands and learning more about their new product ranges for this coming autumn/winter. We kicked the day with Lowe Alpine who are launching a completely new …
T&M team summits Kili via Western Breach
The first Trek & Mountain reader expedition ended in success this week, with all 6 members of the team summiting Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru peak on 29th January. The expedition, sponsored by leading outdoor brand Helly Hansen, took the most direct and toughest route up the mountain, the Umbwe route, before ascending to the crater rim by the infamous Western Breach, the …
Routes: North Face of the Eiger
Stephen Venables on one of the most iconic routes in mountaineering Dick Renshaw, who made the first British winter ascent with Joe Tasker, once said to me, “it’s simply the best route in the Alps”. The North Face of the Eiger weaves a cunning and beautifully logical line up the most awesome mountain wall in Europe and because of its …
Trek & Mountain readers begin Kili The Hard Way trek
Having escaped a snowbound UK on Friday 18th, Trek & Mountain’s ‘Kili The Hard Way 2013’ team begin their adventure on Sunday with an acclimatisation trek up nearby Mt Meru, before readying themselves to tackle Kilimanjaro itself. Why ‘the hard way’, you may ask? Well, the route we have chosen for our first ever reader expedition is the little-trekked Umbwe …
T&M sponsors Everest 60 exhibit at the Outdoors Show
Thursday 17th Jan sees the opening of the Outdoors Show at ExCeL London, and is well worth a visit if you’re looking to try out some adventurous activities or check out new kit. Zip wires, high ropes courses, climbing walls, slacklining, and great deals on kit and accessories are all featured, and there’s also a strong line-up of speakers, including …