17th January
A classic route exploring one of the more rugged parts of Dartmoor, this short round packs in a lot of variety, and plenty of rough ground. First follow Tavy Cleave up into the wild heart of the moor. A twisting gorge choked with boulders, and featuring a cascading river and steep little granite ...
During the first lockdown, twelve-year-old Tom was content with local walks, some climbing and watching videos on YouTube. As the days he passed and it was clear that lockdown was not going to end quickly he decided he needed a project - his own version of The Bob Graham Round that he could do from his front door.
For most of Britain's hillwalkers, this is a hugely frustrating start to winter. While snow may have come to the hills, for many people it's cruelly out of reach. Well if you can't get to the mo...
Following the announcement of national lockdowns across the country, political leaders have set out new guidelines and legislation on travel, exercise and recreation, some of which relate to climbing and hillwalking.
Thanks to Coronavirus, this has been the darkest ever year in the history of British hillgoing, but there have also been rays of light. Deprived of the usual urban pastimes, thousands of people discovered the joy of the outdoors and walking for the first...
You never quite know what you're going to get on a mountain day, says Richard Haszko. Just occasionally, it's sheer perfection....
Requiring less skill than skiing, and making a big difference when progress on foot would be a nightmare, snowshoes have a clear niche in Scottish winter, reckons Alex Roddie. Having spent years insisting he could do without, Alex is now a...
There are a lot of strong runners out there, but those coming to winter hill running without a grounding in mountain skills may not appreciate the severity of the challenge posed by snow on the hills, says fell running guide Keri Wallace. Here...
Forecasts are great tools at the planning stage, but once out on the hill you'll have to rely on your own observations and judgement. In the final part of our series Will talks us through the vital skill of staying alert and open minded.
Originally intended as a long distance walk from coast to coast, the John Muir Way is also ideal on two wheels, says bikepacking evangelist Markus Stitz. Meanwhile, up in Highland Perthshire, Markus has also been working on a new...
Made using recycled fabrics and P.U.R.E recycled hydrophobic down, the new Microlight Alpine is an ethically sound upgrade to an established class act. Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr conduct a his-n-hers review.
Dan Bailey gives his favourite boots some TLC with a Nikwax Footwear Care Kit. One gets treated with a waterproofing spray, while the other is left untreated. Will he notice a difference?
At £250, the Nuclei FL comes in at the top end of the lightweight synthetic hoody price spectrum, but it is very warm for its weight, very light, and made to a high quality. Rebecca Ting has been practically living in hers for the last nine...
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...
Just in time for winter - when you'll need an alpine pack to be carrying all your extra kit - Deuter are giving you the chance to win a Guide 34+ pack.
These are announcements direct from manufacturers
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. It is the only product demonstrated to provide...
A well thought out, practical active wear jacket. Perfect for walking, belaying, climbing and skiing.
British outdoor expert Rab has just launched its brand new ski-mountaineering collection Khroma, offering a full range of high-tech styles made for those who love the up as much as the down!
We have two new exciting opportunities, for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager and Digital Communications Manager, to join us at Equip. ...
Appointment of Librarian (full time) Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum The Alpine Club Library is seeking to appoint a Librarian from...
Lyon Equipment Limited is a leading supplier of high-quality equipment to the Outdoor, Work at Height and Rescue markets. We are certified to...
