We take a look at Rab’s first ever skiing apparel range, the Khroma collection…
Ski mountaineering – packing your bag part 1
Here Mark is looking at what you should pack for a day out ski-touring in the Scottish hills.
Rab launch Khroma ski mountaineering collection
Rab have launched their first ever ski collection, aimed at ski mountaineers and ski tourers, and consisting of two shell systems, insulated jackets, gloves and two packs courtesy of sister brand Lowe Alpine.
Essential backcountry ski techniques
An introduction and reminder of the ski techniques that are an essential part of every backcountry skiers skill set.
Winter skiing warm up
A quick look at some of the exercises that you can do to help get your ski legs back after they have been to sleep over summer.
Ski mountaineering – packing your bag part 2
Here Mark looks at additional items you may wish to carry with you in the Scottish hills or further a field on glaciated terrain.
Berghaus launch new high performance Frendo range
Just in time for winter, Berghaus has launched a new collection of waterproof and insulated ski clothing, combining the latest in outdoor materials innovation with contemporary design and features. The Frendo is Berghaus’ new ultimate range of technical apparel, specifically jackets and salopettes. Tested extensively by athletes Ross Hewitt and Michelle Blaydon, these garments should be just as good as Berghaus …
Calling all mountain writers
Do you dream of becoming an outdoor writer? Do you have an exciting mountaineering story to tell? Enter this year’s Mountain Writing Competition for the chance to win a cash prize and see your name in print. First established in 1987 by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the competition is open to all UK residents. Entrants can choose from several …
Montane to sponsor Iceman Polar Race
Outdoor gear manufacturers Montane have signed up to be the lead sponsor of next year’s Iceman Polar Race – a new 150km ski-mountaineering ultra event set deep in the wilderness of Arctic Greenland. Teams of three or four will take to the ice as they battle their way across the world’s largest National Park in Northern Greenland from 13 – …
Ski mountaineering racing comes to Nevis Range
The penultimate ski mountaineering race of the Skimo Scotland series is to take place on the 23rd March at Nevis Range. Introduced to Scotland for the first time this year, the last three months has seen Skimo Scotland successfully hold all four scheduled races. The first race was held at the Lecht Ski Centre on the 29th December with 26 …