Route Card: Sallows and Sour Howes

ROUTECARD: Sallows and Sour Howes

These two lesser heights, loitering at the tail-end of the Froskick-Ill Bell-Yoke ridge, are easily overlooked. Yes, you could save them for a damp day when clag covers the higher tops. You could treat them as “quick fix” hills, the route being both short and easily...

SKILLS: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain

Walker, climber or skier, avalanches are a major consideration for all winter hill-goers. Ben Gibson, Mountain Safety Advisor for Mountaineering Scotland, and Jon Jones,...

REVIEW: Salewa Ortles Hybrid Tirolwool Responsive Jacket

Finding a dependable piece of clothing that eliminates the need for constant layer changes can be challenging. This is especially true in UK winters or alpine environments,...

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The North Face Pumori GTX Pro: Worth the investment?

The Summit Pumori Jacket is the top-end shell in The North Face range for winter climbing and mountaineering. With a chunky Gore-Tex Pro fabric and a set of features aimed very much at climbers, this is a capable jacket. But then at £720, it would really have to be. We aim to determine if the investment pays off, by testing it in one of the toughest applications a shell can face - Scottish winter mountains.

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Contact Summit Financial Services today to chat with a specialist climbing adviser. In addition, you can also discuss cover for other outdoor sports.

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