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The Petzl NAO RL - Light and Bright

The Petzl NAO RL is lightweight, incredibly well balanced, has a decent beam, amazing battery life, and all-in-all is hard to find fault with.

My Favourite Map: The Swiss Valley That Became Home

For Richard Hartfield, the precisely-plotted lines of an Alpine map have come to represent cherished memories of a...

Podcast Mountain Air - 16. Patrick Davies: The Diplomat Who Walked the Length of Britain

After a spell working alongside the Trump administration, perhaps it's no surprise that ex-diplomat Patrick Davies wanted a complete change in direction. Long distance walking gave him just that, he tells Dan...

Opinion Right to Roam - An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Ours is a country increasingly divorced from nature, where most of the land remains out of bounds; but pressure to improve public access is gaining political momentum. Eben Myrddin Muse argues it's high time for radical, Scottish-style access...

Heavens Above and the Hounds of Hell

Fell-runner Norman Hadley experiences the transcendent beauty of an afternoon canter above the clouds, while finding himself the unwilling fox in a strange and unexpected hunt.

Photography The North Face Photography Awards 2023 - Category Finalists

UKClimbing and UKHillwalking are proud to announce the category finalists for the 2023 The North Face Photography Awards. Each of the photographs on the shortlist have been selected based on user voting throughout 2023....

Mountain Literature Classics: Of Walking in Ice by Werner Herzog

Classic Winter - East Ridge of Beinn a' Chaorainn

Skills Barefoot Walking - Dipping a Toe in the Water

Book Extract: Harold Raeburn - The Steps of a Giant


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

With its tough Gore-Tex Pro fabric, excellent active cut and climbing-oriented features, the Pumori is a real contender if you're looking for a top-end burly winter mountain shell, says John McKenna.

The Cairngorms & North-East Scotland

Packed full of fascinating background information on a diverse part of Scotland, this attractive and inspiring area guide is so much more than just a book of walks, says Dan Bailey.

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots

"This feels like a nice 3-season walking boot that Scarpa have tried to winterise, without actually making it properly crampon compatible..." say Graham Uney and Sharon Kennedy. But for largely non-snowy use, and assuming the lack of half...


Open Comp Win The North Face Summit Series Pumori Gore Tex Pro Jacket

Named after the beautiful pyramid-shaped peak in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, the Summit Pumori GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket harnesses a seam-sealed three-layer GORE-TEX® Pro shell for high-performing waterproof-breathable protection - even...

Winner announced WINNER - Win a Mountain Equipment Shelterstone Jacket.

Warm, resilient and packable insulation for climbers and mountaineers in the toughest weather.

Winner announced WINNER - WIN a SOTO WindMaster stove worth £64.95

Enter this competition to win a high performance SOTO WindMaster stove - compact, robust and lightweight, it delivers a high level of performance in a wide range of conditions and temperatures all year round.


Gear News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus Freeflow - a new dimension for ventilated packs

Berghaus has launched a new generation of Freeflow daysacks, using 3D technology to deliver innovation in packs. The 2024 Freeflow system has been engineered to deliver genuine evolution in frame design, suspending the pack away from the back w...

LifeStraw : New Peak Gravity Purifier

LifeStraw New Peak Gravity Purifier now available plus LifeStraw Impact Update

SOTO extends range of expedition cooking kit

Expedition stove and cookware brand SOTO has recently added to its range of lightweight kit available in the UK. New to the market are SOTO's Thermolite Pot Set and Navigator Frying Pan, joining the likes of the popular Thermostack Cook Set...


Latest Deals

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

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Key Holder Story Assistant - Alpkit Truro

We've got exciting news - we're opening a brand-new store in Truro! We're building a whole new team, and we're looking for a superb supervising keyholder who is keen to get stuck into a brand-new store and build on our fantastic brand reputation from...

Petzl Aftersales Administrator (18-month contract)

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Petzl Aftersales Administrator to join the Petzl UK Agency based in Tebay, Cumbria (18-month contract - maternity cover).

Field Guide - British Antarctic Survey

We are hiring! BAS are currently recruiting mountaineers to work as Field Guides.  British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for mountaineers...

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