25th February
Wirksworth is a great little town and this route gives you the chance to explore the local area. Highlights include the climbing history and views from Black Rocks while the disused quarries of the National Stone Centre are a sun trap on a cool day. Refreshments and toilets are available in Wirks...
A public consultation is currently gathering views on the future management of the North Lees Estate, which contains a large section of Stanage Edge. The BMC is responding to this consultation and is encouraging individual climbers and walkers who are passionate about this landscape to do likewise.
Penmeanach bothy on the Ardnish peninsula near Arisaig will be closed as a public shelter from this autumn. It seems the bothy has become a victim of its own popularity among anti-social visitors.
French President Emmanuel Macron spent this Thursday in Chamonix and St Gervais discussing the impact of climate change and overcrowding on Mont Blanc and its Massif, proclaiming 2020 to be a "decisive" year for environmental...
The Ramblers are calling for 'citizen geographers' to help find and map every 'missing' path across England and Wales, in a race to protect thousands of miles of historic rights of way before a deadline in 2026.
In June 2019, inov-8 ambassador Paul Tierney set out on an epic adventure to summit all 214 Alfred Wainwright Lake District peaks in one go. His goal was to try and beat the record time of 6 days 13 hours and 1 minute, set five years earlier by fellow fell runner Steve Birkinshaw. Needing to cover a distance of approximately 318 miles and ascend the equivalent height of four times Mt Everest, Paul knew this was his biggest challenge to date and enlisted the help of friends and family. Battling sleep deprivation and everything the Lake District weather could throw at him, what transpired...
In a winter of constant storms, windy walks are inevitable. But most people are a poor judge of wind speed, and its effects on a walker....
Comedian Ed Byrne describes himself as a latecomer to hill walking. "I didn't really get started until my 30s, when I decided I would become a Munro bagger" he tells Fiona Russell. But his hill trips don't always go smoothly...
This 'intensely self-mocking' account of how not to hike the Appalachian Trail leaves the reader in no doubt, says Ronald Turnbull - long distance walking is the opposite of fun.
Damian Hall recently completed a record breaking winter Paddy Buckley Round, finishing in a time of 21:20:30 - 7 minutes ahead of Jim Mann's previous fastest known time. We caught up with him to find out more.
Winter is by far the most serious season on the summits, so we've asked a panel of pros for some hard-won advice. From key kit to essential skills and safety, these tips should help keep you happy and healthy on the winter hills.
A breathable lightweight synthetic jacket designed for active use, we've found the Proton LT equally handy both as a winter mountain midlayer and as a stand-alone outer for cool days at the crag.
Rab recently updated their glove range to include a number of Gore-Tex lined models for the first time. Dan Bailey looks at two of the more Scottish winter-oriented models, the chunky Guide 2 GTX and the lighter, more technical Pivot GTX.
It's not built for serious Scottish winter abuse, but for sweaty mountain activities, from ski touring and mountaineering to hillwalking, the lightweight Ascensionist shell would be a big hit, reckons John McKenna.
Steinbock WT GTX, the jewel in the crown of Dolomite's hiking section. A lightweight, high-performance shoe, perfect for one-day excursions or mountain trail walking. The ideal product for meeting every need and guaranteeing the best hiking experi...
These lightweight hiking shoes deliver freedom of movement and long-distance comfort for all terrains. The sock-like adidas Primeknit upper conforms to the foot and complements the responsive Boost midsole for extended comfort and energy...
Back by popular demand after a three-year hiatus, the Nuclei FL Jacket returns to provide warmth. Made with best in class materials to deliver the greatest possible warmth-to-weight ratio that synthetic insulation has to offer.
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Back by popular demand after a three-year hiatus, the Nuclei FL Jacket returns to provide warmth. Made with best in class materials to deliver the greatest possible warmth-to-weight ratio that synthetic insulation has to offer.
We still have some incredible clothing from Mountain Equipment and Rab with a huge 40% off. Be quick - these are selling fast and will do even faster now the cold weather is returning!
Rockay's new collection is made from 100% recycled materials. Living up to the company's mission of sustainable manufacturing and recycling, the product line is made from 100 percent recycled materials...
C# developers in Chamonix, France 28 hours per week Approximately 6 months: April to September 2020 ... but dates are flexible for the right...
Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Mile End Climbing Wall in the role of a full-time Operations Manager.
