The current issue of Trek & Mountain is the July/August 2022 edition, and is available to buy in newsagents, by mail order at Select Magazines or as a download via the Trek & Mountain app.

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FEATURES

Cowal Peninsula
Only an hour from Glasgow, yet with an island feel and uncrowded hills, the Cowal Peninsula is an overlooked gem, according to Chris Kempster

Cover Feature: Dufourspitze Summit Guide
Kingsley Jones talks us through the main routes to the top of the highest summit of the Alps’ second-highest peak, Monte Rosa

Kefalonia
Amanda Travis visits the Ionian island that boasts a fast-developing network of trails and a spectacular national park, as well as its famous sandy beaches

Women in High Places
In an extract from her book ‘Born to Climb’, Zofia Reych discusses attitudes towards women in the male-dominated world of 19th century mountaineering

TRIED & TESTED

First Look: Ticket To The Moon Hammock and Tarp
Feeling the heat? Time to try out an alternative to tents perhaps

Group Test: Alpine Packs
Rich Parker puts eight technical daysacks through their paces

Buyer’s Guide: Ice Axes
Will Harris gives the lowdown on what axes are good for what

Gregory Focal 48
Lightweight multi-day pack

Montane Spine Jacket
Minimalist shell for moving fast in

Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
Lightweight synthetic insulation

Adidas Terrex AX4
Mid hiking boots… with stripes

SKILLS & ADVICE

Knowledge: How to… Stay safe in the sun
Will Legon advises on the harmful effects of the sun and how to avoid them

Masterclass: Alpine Rock, Part 1
Will Harris introduces the ‘new normal’ summer alpine activity and the skills and gear needed to do it

Expedition Medicine, Part 15: Heart conditions
Dr Raj Joshi continues his series with a look at common heart conditions and how they can be affected at high altitude

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