27th February
The classic big hillwalking horseshoe of the Lomond Hills links the three main summits in one long round. If you're based in the area and can't get as far as the highlands, this makes a great keeping-it-local stand-in; but it's a lot more than just a substitute, and well worth the journey from fu...
Ed Douglas' book Tenzing: Hero of Everest (2003) about Tenzing Norgay, who made the first ascent of Everest alongside Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953, is to be adapted for a Netflix film under President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground Productions. The project will be directed by Australi...
A proposal to establish a Galloway National Park was discussed in the Scottish Parliament after MSP Emma Harper secured a debate on the issue. Campaigners for the idea are keen, but not everyone...
Three experienced high altitude mountaineers have been missing on K2 (8,611m) in Pakistan since 5 February. Pakistani climber Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri of Iceland and J.P. Mohr Prieto of Chile were last...
Legislation will be brought forward to prevent burning on protected blanket bog habitats, came an announcement from the UK Government on Friday. But environmental groups are unimpressed by measures they say fall short, pointing...
On 16 January 2021, against the backdrop of a global pandemic, a ten-strong all-Nepali team...
UKC and UKH are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Marmot Photography Awards
If you were marooned alone, with only a few hills for company, which would you choose? To help pass the time while we all sit it out in isolation, we've posed this question to some UKHillwalking regulars. Kate Worthington picks two small-but perfectly...
It may have been a lockdown-friendly local route he knew well, but a surprise slip on icy ground put fell runner Nick Small in a serious predicament, a situation he hadn't gone well equipped to deal with. Do you carry enough just-in-case gear on your...
If you were marooned alone, with only a few hills for company, which would you choose? For lockdown light entertainment we've asked some well known outdoor folk. From the rolling hills overlooking Glasgow, to the most fascinatingly remote of all the Munros,...
With its light weight and refined design, the updated Raven Pro is a joy to handle, says Dan Bailey. Whether you're winter walking, ski touring, or climbing something big but non-technical overseas, this is one satisfyingly ergonomic ice axe.
For this season Mountain Equipment have refreshed their Kinesis range, offering two new legwear options as well as an updated jacket. Among the current generation of lined softshells the Kinesis is hard to beat, says Dan Bailey,...
Whether you're winter or alpine climbing, hillwalking or out on a minimalist backpacking trip, the Halcyon is a tough and well-designed all-rounder at a price it's hard to argue with, says Toby Archer. But it'd be good if they could improve the axe...
DexShell may be a new brand to some UKC and UKH readers. However, their range of waterproof socks, gloves and hats already have a big following amongst many cyclists, mountain bikers and runners in particular.
For over 22 years Summit Financial Services has provided life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover for climbers & mountaineers
Waterproof jackets are our bread and butter, it's where it all began. From our first long PU sailing cagoules of the 70's to the co-development of HydroDRY® one of the first machine taped waterproof fabrics and the start of...
These are announcements direct from manufacturers
Dolomite presents the new entry for summer 2021: Velocissima. An Italian-made shoe that ably combines over a century of artisanal skills at Dolomite with the very latest construction technology, striking the perfect balance between clim...
This fully revised edition of the Scottish Mountaineering Club's original and best-selling guidebook The Munros describes the best walking routes on Scotland's 282 mountains above 3000ft.
Don't treat your waterproof gear to anything less than the best. Nikwax Tech Wash® has been independently proven to be the best performing product for cleaning waterproof gear in a washing machine....
These are announcements direct from manufacturers
The BMC has a new and exciting opportunity for a Policy & Campaigns Officer (Wales). If you are an experienced policy professional or campaigner with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for climbing and hill walking, this could be the...
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Customer Service focused individual, to work as part of the B2C Customer Experience Team within the General Sales Office, at our Head Offices in Alfreton, Derbyshire. This high-profile role will see you as...
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