27th May
Measures announced on Thursday 21 May by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon point to a more gradual easing of lockdown restrictions than have already taken place in England. It's a long way from the travel free-for-all south of the border.
The BMC have released a list of practical measures and an infographic on how best to manage climbing and hillwalking during the COVID-19 outbreak following the recent relaxation of lockdown in England (and Wales, where travel o...
Now people within England are free to travel any distance for exercise, local authorities and mountain rescue organisations in upland areas fear the consequences of a mass influx, a situation th...
It's a worrying time for any business or individual working in outdoor activities, says Kate Worthington. "But each new day is another opportunity to create a little win..."
The UK Government's relaxation of lockdown guidelines, published on Monday, has been met with understandable excitement from climbers and walkers in our forums and on social media. As keen climbers and walkers ourselves, we were...
Mary-Ann Ochota faces her fears on the hardest of all Scottish Munros: Skye's famous Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Cuillin Ridge. What is pushing her towards this inaccessible pinnacle? Why does she want to reach something that cannot be reached? What does she hope to achieve? A short film by FinalCrux Films for BMC TV.
More words must have been written about the Lake District than any other UK mountain area, but there's...
For our long-running series on Britain's best-loved hills, Alex Roddie gets his feet wet in search of the Helm Wind, on the moody giant of the Pennines.
As we contemplate a gradual return to the outdoors, there seem to be more questions than answers. Chief among them are two: virus safety; and the complex issue of rescue. Here we look at a new staged plan from the BMC; an alternative...
Since the hills are currently unattainable, and the views closer to home just aren't as inspiring, we've found ourselves browsing the site galleries a lot in recent weeks. The standard of the best submissions never ceases to amaze. Here some of the leading contributors to...
To experience the real freedom of the mountains, you've just got to break out of a prison camp to get to them, says Ronald Turnbull, of this enduring account of DIY mountaineering from World War Two. With lockdown still in progress we can all...
Made to last, and with more than a nod towards sustainability, the Archeon is an easy pack to like. The high weight is a forgivable consequence of its durable and supportive feel, says Dan Bailey, but a more minimalist design might have better ...
Offering generous levels of cushioning and support in a surprisingly lightweight package, the Spin Ultra should be equally at home on long trail running days and gentler local runs, says Dan Bailey. It's worth considering for summer hill walks and mountain crag...
Sturdy and comfy for the adult, and more importantly for the occupant, the Kid Comfort Pro is a Rolls Royce among child carriers, says Rob Greenwood.
The Topo Luxe is Therm-a-Rest's thickest and comfiest NeoAir to date, and is the perfect mix of comfort and packability.
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