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UKH Weekly Newsletter for 15th September
Latest News, Articles and Gear
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National Theatre Wales Paint Rockface in North Wales

National Theatre Wales have painted an extract from a poem by Welsh poet Gillian Clarke for a show that the theatre is putting on called 'The Gathering/Yr Helfa'. The poem has been painted onto a rockface in Cwm Llan which the Watkin Path on Snowdon passes...
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On the Circuit of Manaslu

On the tenth day my western European core revolted. Up until then I’d accepted the dirt, hard beds, hole-in-the-floor loos and no loo paper, low wattage light bulbs (if...
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REVIEW: ROCKFAX - Dolomites : Rock Climbs and Via Ferrata

In this review UKC regular Tom Ripley takes a look at the new Dolomites guide, written by fellow UKC regular James Rushforth, and published by UKC's sister company...
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Rab Hydrophobic Down

The name Rab is synonymous with the best technical down products. Having worked with high quality down for over 30 years we know what a fantastic insulator it is. Mindful of its one weakness, we worked on Rab fluorocarbon-free Hydrophobic Down, developed in conjunction with Nikwax.

Now all Rab down jackets, sleeping bags and accessories feature down which:
- Dries faster
- Absorbs less water
- Retains loft

See the new winter range now at rab.uk.com.

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Competition
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COMPETITION: Win a Petzl Nao Headtorch with Outside

Focus on the trail ahead With autumn rapidly approaching (clocks go back in a few short weeks folks) we thought it was an opportune time to spread some light and cheer...

Photo of the Week
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Early evening in the Ogwen Valley
James Rushforth
Berghaus

Congratulations to James Rushforth for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKH users.

There were 266 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

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Mountain Equipment Lhotse Jacket

An outstanding all-round shell for serious walkers and mountaineers who demand full function, 4-season protection.

The Lhotse Jacket provides unstinting weather protection for those that head into the mountains whatever the weather. Whether trekking through driving summer rain in New Zealand or battling blizzards on a Scottish winter Munro this is a serious shell for almost any occasion.

Features & Benefits

  • 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 40D fabric
  • 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements
  • Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable
  • Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
  • Storm Construction techniques used throughout
  • Stratum Storage; 2 large pockets and 1 Napoleon pocket with moulded AquaGuard zips
  • 2-way YKK moulded AquaGuard centre front zip
  • 2-way YKK WR underarm pit zips with laminated and bonded entry
  • Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
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