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WIN! a Rab Microlight Jacket worth £170
Have your say... In January, 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Tommy Caldwell, The Dawn ...
Nine-year-old takes on Tower Ridge for charity
Have your say... Entries must be received by 15th September 2018 and the winner will be notified by the 30th Sep.
WIN! a Lowe Alpine Aeon 27 pack worth £90
Have your say... Osprey was born in California in 1974 at the seat of a single sewing machine, with a head full of ideas and a desire to design and build innovative backpacks to the highest quality. Founder and chief designer Mike Pfotenhauer designed his packs around a simple message; backpacks that fit better will feel better. Through to this ...
Jeff Lowe dies, age 67
Have your say... Osprey’s fifth generation of Mutant is a reliable, intelligently-featured climbing pack for year-round ascents. Designed for fast summer ascents through to winter summit pushes, the Mutant series will never be off your back when you climb. Osprey’s fifth generation of Mutant is a reliable, intelligently-featured climbing pack for year-round ascents. Designed for fast summer ascents through to ...
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 ...