Latest Issue
The current issue of Trek & Mountain is the May/June 2018 edition, and this is available to buy in newsagents, by mail order at Select Magazines or as a download via the Trek & Mountain app.
For a full description of this edition’s contents, keep scrolling!
FEATURES
Nick Bullock ‘The Web’
An exclusive extract from the new book ‘Tides’ by leading British rock climber and alpinist, Nick Bullock
Eiger Mittellegi Ridge
The Eiger north face may be out of reach of most of us, but the Mittellegi Ridge is a viable alternative – here’s our guide to climbing it
The Interview: Jamie Andrew
An inspirational character who climbed the Matterhorn in 2016 using prosthetic limbs, we talk to ‘limbless mountaineer’ Jamie Andrew about life after his near-fatal accident in 1999
Classic Trek: Toubkal and Ouanakrim
Our classic trek this month focuses on two popular 4,000m peaks set in the stunning Atlas mountains in Morocco
GEAR
First Look: Rab Mythic 200/400/600 Sleeping Bags
We try out Rab’s new Mythic range, offering exceptional warmth-to-weight performance
Group Test: Lightweight Technical Shells
12 lightweight alpine shells on test – but which ones stand out?
Tested: Katadyn BeFree 0.6L
A simple-to-use and very lightweight filter bottle
Tested: Grivel Sigma and Clepsydra Twin Gate Karabiners
Two of Grivel’s ingenious twin-gate karabiners on test
Tested: Lowe Alpine Aeon 27
A versatile day sack that’ll work for hiking, climbing and more
Tested: Arc’teryx Atom SL Vest
A superlight synthetic vest for use as a midlayer or outer
Tested: Vaude Trail Spacer 8
A compact vest-style pack with form-fitted knitted back
Six of the Best: Rock Shoes
We pick out six rock shoes for six different uses, from bouldering to big wall climbing
SKILLS & ADVICE
Knowledge: Nepali teahouses
All you need to know about staying in teahouses while trekking in Nepal
Top Tips: Multi-Pitch Climbing
Useful tips for anyone looking to start climbing multi-pitch routes
Masterclass: Navigation
Advanced navigation techniques to help you move quicker in the mountains
REGULARS
Trailhead
Our action-packed front section, including: New Seven Summits record (8), Expedition News (12), Gadget of the Month (12), Talks & Events (14), Books & Films (16) and more
Summit
Send in your best mountain photos and stories for a chance to win a great prize courtesy of Primus
Subscribe
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Trek Directory
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Back Issues
Missed an issue of Trek & Mountain? Browse our back issues and complete your print or digital collection here
Next Month
A sneak peak inside the next edition of Trek & Mountain, available in shops and online in early July
Peak Profile: Cho Oyu
Our potted guide to the world’s sixth highest peak, and so called ‘easiest 8000er’
PLUS!
Two pairs of Hanwag Tatra II GTX trekking boots to be won