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Latok I finally climbed from north side
Have your say... In a display of stunning courage, skill and persistence, the Polish ski mountaineer put down the first-ever ski descent of the Karakorum giant known as K2. Now that’s more than a simple ski challenge. It’s a freeride skiing (or better said steep skiing) accomplishment like never before! How many first descents are left in the world? In ...
Hilleberg introduces new three-person Allak 3
Spinning off the popular two-person Allak tent introduced a decade ago, Hilleberg has introduced the new three-person Allak 3 for Spring 2019...
#DoMoreWithNikwax challenge kicks off
Have your say... Arc’teryx have taken a fresh approach to hauling kit around the world with the launch of their new V80 and V110 Rolling Duffels. Arc’teryx say that the external frame system delivers an exceptional weight-to-volume ratio, and the total weight of the duffels are quoted as 3.38kg for the V80 and 3.5kg for the V110. The large U-shaped ...
Arc’teryx launch innovative Rolling Duffels
Have your say... The Alps are an amazing playground for all mountain lovers. Whether walking the classic Grand Routes like the Tour du Mont Blanc, or tackling the hardest North Faces in winter, there is a mountain adventure waiting for everyone. Many UK-based mountain-goers, however, are put off going to the Alps because they don’t know what to do, where ...
Lynn Robinson elected as first female BMC president
Lynn Robinson was elected as the new BMC president on Saturday 16 June during the BMC AGM at Castle Green hotel, Kendal...
WIN! a pair of Hanwag Tatra II GTX boots worth £220
Have your say... Mountain Kingdoms is an independent, UK based, small group adventure holiday specialist with over 30 years’ experience. Primarily offering worldwide walking holidays, pioneering and classic treks, and trekking peak expeditions. Our destinations and activities include: The Himalaya – Mountain Kingdoms has been organising small group trekking holidays to the Himalaya for over 30 years. We currently offer ...
Haglöfs adds new Bield Jacket to L.I.M range
Haglöfs has brought out a new jacket for both men and women – the new Bield Jacket is part of their L.I.M (Less Is More) range. The Bield is extremely lightweight, weight just 165g for a men’s large and 145g for a women’s medium...
Australian breaks Seven Summits speed record
Have your say... With the massive offering of torches on the market, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to looking for the right one. That’s why the experts at Peli have put together this practical guide to help you know what to look out for when looking for a torch, so you can make ...
British Mountain Guide skis entire length of Norway
Have your say... Setting off from Lindesnes in the far south of Norway The essential eating and sleeping kit that Tania carried At Abisko about two thirds of the way on my journey I encountered deep unconsolidated sugar snow which was soul-destroying to try and trailbreak through. It took me two and a half hours to cover 2km and ripped ...
Tickets for Women’s Trad Festival on-sale now
Have your say... The morning of Sunday 30th April 2017 will stick in many peoples’ minds for a long time. As the mountaineering world woke up to the awful news that one of its brightest lights had perished while acclimatising on Nuptse, climbers and non-climbers alike took to social media to express their shock at the loss of one of ...