Say hello to a brand that can claim to be the first baselayer on Everest! There a definite Scandinavian buzz at the moment in the outdoor world, with more interest than ever in polar travel and a slew of quality brands from the nordic countries making their presence felt in outdoor shops everywhere. A new name can be added to …
Win an Easton Kilo 2P tent worth £399!
This ultra-light, 3-season tent could be yours – read on to find out how… When we reviewed Easton’s KILO 2P back in our Sep’ 2011 issue, we commended it on its low weight (just 997g trail weight) and copious features – now we’re offering you the chance to get your hands on one. Weighing less than most one-person tents, the …
New Helly Hansen expedition jackets
Helly Hansen have unveiled two new additions to their expedition-grade outerwear range, the Odin Hooded Belay Jacket and Men’s Odin Insulated Softshell. With a long length cut and large hood for additional warmth, the helmet and harness-compatible Belay jacket is priced at £300 and has been designed to allow freedom of movement and flexibility when carrying heavy climbing gear. Easily …
Join the team here!
Up for a challenge? Then join us on the first ever Trek & Mountain reader expedition… In January 2013, Trek & Mountain will be embarking on its first ever expedition, to climb Kili… the hard way. Taking place on 19-30th January, 2013, the expedition will be tackling the Umbwe/Western Breach route – the steepest and least-trekked route on Kilimanjaro. This …
Ski mountaineer wanted for Greenland husky expedition
Have you ever wanted to experience an arctic lifestyle, working in close quarters with huskies in the remote glacial mountains of Greenland? Renowned expedition dog musher and Rab Professional athlete, Gary Rolfe, is seeking an elite expedition ski-mountaineer to spend two years working and travelling across Greenland. Travelling across 1500 miles in the company of dozens of huskies, the 2014 …
Trek & Mountain to sponsor Kendal Mountain Festival
The Kendal Mountain Festival is one of the undoubted highlights of the outdoor calendar, and Trek & Mountain is proud to announce that it will be supporting the festival as a media sponsor for the first time in 2012. At the heart of Kendal’s programme is the mountain film competition, attracting film premières from around the world. Over 50 films …
New product: Meindl Toronto GTX
A full grain leather boot with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex lining, Meindl’s all-new Toronto GTX offers similar quality and technical performance of Meindl’s flagship full leather walking boot range but at a more competitive price point, allowing the brand to become more accessible to a broader market. Priced at £139.99, the 2/3 season lightweight boot – suitable for anything …
Mick Fowler 30th anniversary expedition
To mark 30 years of leading expeditions to Asia’s greater ranges this autumn, British mountaineer Mick Fowler will attempt to scale an unclimbed buttress line on Shiva peak in the Indian Himalaya. A member of the Berghaus climbing team, the taxman/mountaineer will set off for the 6142m peak towards the end of September, accompanied by fellow Berghaus climbers Paul Ramsden, …
New Products: Mammut Maranguan and Misuan jackets
Swiss outdoor experts Mammut have recently released their new Maranguan and Misuan jackets, featuring clothing-specific Ajungilak XTi Climate technology to prevent users from overheating. The system works by transporting excess moisture and heat away from the body during high levels of activity, but remains insulating during periods of rest. Also made from Mammut’s DryTech premium fabric, these wind and water …
Raise funds for H4H at the Shere 40k
Live in the south east and fancy combining a challenging walk (or run, if you prefer) with raising funds for good causes this September? Well, the Shere 40k should be right up your street then. A unique cross-country race featuring more than 1500m of ascent – including the highest point in south-east England – the Shere 40k Multi Terrain …