23rd September
Reflecting on a year of travels to the wild outposts of the earth, author Dan Richards writes about three bears that crossed paths with his forebears both familial and literary, before a personal close encounter with a fourth... In 1927, whilst climbing in Canada, my great-great-uncle,...
Eight-year-old Griff Near has become one of the youngest people to climb the 15 highest mountains in Wales in under 24 hours. He's also one of the youngest we've ever interviewed!
Sweden's official high point has had to be revised, after ice loss on the south summit of Kebnekaise. A survey this summer found that the mountain's ice-bound south summit has shrunk to 1.2 metres ...
The autumn spectacle of heather in bloom is muted this year due to climate change, say the National Trust, as the impact of last year's hot weather and increased pest activity has turned acres of heather from its usual...
The shortlist for the 2019 Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature has been announced. 32 entries were submitted this year from Great Britain, Canada, Italy, New Zealand and the USA.
For many people Ben Nevis’ ultra-classic Tower Ridge would be a full day out, but for Finlay Wild it’s reduced to a 1 hour 42 minute evening lap after work...
Finlay is one of the UK’s best mountain runners. He’s won the annual Ben Nevis race 8 times alone, as well as being British Fell Running Champion. He combines that fitness with mountaineering and skiing skills that allow him to cover vast amounts of ground at incredible speed.
Fiona Russell catches up with fell running royalty Nicky Spinks, arguably the highest achieving long distance specialist in British running...
Skyrunning is said to be a fusion of trail running and rock climbing; an 'extreme sport' suited to adrenaline junkies who dice with death on exposed ridges and loose descents. Keri Wallace takes on the inaugural Pinnacle Ridge...
Some of us have never quite got Munro bagging. Are we missing something? Almost certainly! Keen Munroists offer their thoughts on the rewards and challenges of our greatest mountain tick list.
Packing a tent and a sense of adventure, Stephen McAuliffe walks the length of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula, where the mountains rise straight out of the sea.
With so many hills to choose from, most walkers will be happy to visit a summit just once or twice. But a rare few feel inspired to climb a favourite peak scores or even hundreds of times. Fiona Russell speaks to some extreme cases.
The Web Master Harness is built for taking dogs on terrain where they may need a helping hand. We tested it on a labrador and a spaniel, two dogs with a significant weight difference, and we're pretty impressed.
Toby Archer sleeps lightly, with a down bag that offers an impressive warmth for its minimal weight and a mat that's billed as the "lightest insulated air mattress available".
This hybrid jacket combines both down and synthetic insulation, and boasts an interesting woven baffle construction. But is it a climbing jacket or something more general purpose? Neither Dan Bailey nor Mountain Hardwear really seem to know.
Calling all hillwalkers, peak-baggers and fell wanderers… Cicerone are giving you the chance win signed copies of the Wasdale and Langdale Fellranger books!
The days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping. To help you warm up when out on the hill, UKC has teamed up with Primus to offer five users the chance to win a TrailBreak EX Vacuum Bottle (0.75L).
A modern outdoor classic, the Prism Jacket has been a staple in the outdoor enthusiast's kit bag for years due to its versatility and near-perfect balance of warmth, weight and packability.
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As the 'van life' philosophy continues to soar in popularity, more of us than ever are choosing to make the journey part of our adventure. But embracing life on the open road doesn't have to mean compromising on what you can cook. With the latest ...
Since our founding in 1981 we have worked at the forefront of insulation technology, becoming masters of our craft. Developing cutting-edge insulation designs requires the same approach that we bring to the mountains. Moving constantly forward with careful...
Goal Zero introduces the Sherpa 100PD portable power bank, a fast-charging power bank for adventurers who need to power their tech.
Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd specialises in the design and supply of technical outdoor clothing, packs and equipment under two leading brands - Rab and Lowe Alpine. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced studio photographer to join our team...
Combining years of experience with the latest technologies and fabrics, we are proud to create groundbreaking products that revolutionise the way people dress in the mountains. Always embracing innovation our clothing and equipment shows a deep understanding of the...
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