Outdoor enthusiasts can now recycle their old Páramo garments following the launch of the company’s new recycling scheme, an environmentally-friendly way to dispose of unwanted outdoor clothing – and you’ll get a discount on new gear for your efforts! Regardless of how old or well-used the kit is, Páramo will take back any form of clothing (except underwear) to either …
Ines Papert tours UK with Harbin Roadshow
Former ice climbing world champion and renowned mountaineer Ines Papert will tour the UK this winter as part of her new Harbin Roadshow – a series of multimedia lectures and stunning outdoor photography featuring Papert’s latest climbs in Harbin, China’s north eastern capital of ice. Papert will begin the UK based part of her Arc’teryx-sponsored tour at the Kendal Mountain …
Andy Kirkpatrick evening for Llanberis MRT
This Saturday, 13th October, Andy Kirkpatrick will be hosting an entertaining evening lecture at the brand new Beacon Climbing Centre in Caernarfon, all proceeds of which will go to support the essential work of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. The event coincides with the official opening of the new Beacon Climbing Centre and throughout the day events and challenges will …
Win Adventure Film Festival tickets!
From high altitude mountaineering in the Nepalese Himalaya to climbing and base jumping in Norway’s fjords, this month’s Thrillseekers Adventure Film Festival will showcase hours of extreme outdoor footage from dozens of expeditions, focusing on the extraordinary stamina, strength and determination of all involved. Kicking off on October 8th and running throughout the month at 30 UK cinemas, each evening …
Trek & Mountain Everest Special out now!
Remember that striking image of 200-odd climbers in a line moving up the Lhotse Face of Everest last spring? Well you can read the summit report from one of the climbers in that queue, Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton, in the latest issue of Trek & Mountain, on sale now. It’s an amazing story, and not all negative too. Staying on the Everest …
WIN: The North Face® Speaker Series VIP package worth over £500!
The North Face® are giving Trek & Mountain readers the chance to win two VIP tickets to attend their Speaker Series Tour finale event in London. Renowned American alpinist Conrad Anker shares his story behind the first successful ascent of the Sharks’ Fin. Located on Mount Meru in the Garhwal, Himalayas, at an altitude of 4565m, it had remained unclimbed …
PHD supports Ran Fiennes' winter Antarctic attempt
Veteran polar explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, will take on one of the last remaining polar challenges by attempting to cross Antarctica in winter – the coldest journey on Earth – with five colleagues and with the support of the Commonwealth and a number of sponsors, including PHD down clothing. PHD are official suppliers of Down Jackets, Down Sleeping Bags, Down …
Doug Scott and Gavin Bate: from egotism to atruism
On 9th October, mountaineers Doug Scott and Gavin Bate will be giving a talk at Oxford Brookes University entitled “From egotism to altruism: two mountaineers’ journey into social entrepreneurship”. Doug and Gavin have both climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, but have also dedicated themselves to lives of activism, promoting social entrepreneurship to support those in vulnerable communities worldwide. …
La Sportiva launch ski mountaineering clothing range
La Sportiva, best known for their technical mountaineering boots – is entering the technical winter clothing market this winter with a line dedicated to ski mountaineering in all its forms – race, touring and free-ride. The range comprises hard shells, soft shells, insulation layers, mid layers and base layers, all aimed at enhancing lightweight, thermal properties, freedom of movement and …
Mountain Equipment Pulsar Jacket updated
Mountain Equipment’s popular Pulsar softshell jacket has received a revamp and now makes use of Polartec Power Shield Pro. The jacket, perfect for cold weather adventures from Scotland to Alaska, features a mountain cut with articlated and pre-shaped sleeves. Flat-locked seams are used throughout and other features include a fully-adjustable hood. two hand pockets that are fully accessible when wearing …