14th December
With a wild feel, but easy to reach, the three big peaks of the Ardverikie Forest are an attractive trio, making a long but relatively manageable three-Munro round. In the neighbouring hills of the Ben Alder Forest the abiding themes are scale and inaccessibility, but Ardverikie bucks this trend,...
Since 2010 UKC/UKH have carried out a readership survey every three years and it is now time for a new one. To help improve UKC/UKH we need to know all about you: what activities you do, what sort of gear you buy and what you think about us. In return we're able to offer a wide selection of prizes, courtesy of the many brands that work with us on site.
RSPB Scotland is appealing for information following the discovery of the body of a hen harrier found to have been shot, and the sudden disappearances, separately, of two young satellite tagged hen...
Lake District-based runner Kim Collison has set a new speed record on the Bob Graham Round in winter. Kim completed the round in just 15 hours 47 minutes, knocking a big chunk from the previous fastest winter time of 18:18 set by Jim Mann in 2013.
With a General Election in the offing, we trawl through the manifestos to look at what the main parties are offering from our niche perspective of the outdoors.
Another edition of the Kendal Mountain Festival has been and gone. 2019 proved to be a vintage year, judging by the...
The trailer for the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival has been released. 'Open Out' follows a young female protagonist as she...
For most walkers, reaching the final summit of a round of mountains, such as the Munros, is enough of a...
"This was one amazing day of trail running above Chamonix in the French Alps with stupendous views of Mont Blanc in the background and a real toothy-white mountain horizon all the way around" says Claire Maxted. "We ran on stoney, grassy and muddy paths to Lac du Brevent which was a picture-perfect pool of aquamarine nestled in the mountainside. Absolutely glorious. I wished I had more time to stop and stare at it. I'll be back Chamonix!"
In the difficult years either side of WW2 William Heaton Cooper produced three books of Lakeland...
Since 2010 UKC/UKH have carried out a readership survey every three years and it is now time for a new one. To help improve UKC/UKH we need to know all about you: what activities you do, what sort of gear you buy and what you think about us. In return we're able to...
Whether it's your first winter Grade I, or you're an accomplished winter warrior, this spectacular ridge is without question one of the greatest mountain routes of the UK, says James Roddie.
In her writing, Sarah Jane Douglas explores love, loss and the redemptive power of hills. Here she gets re-grounded on a night out on Skye.
Big routes put big demands on the walker. What's the key to a successful mega-mission? From training and nutrition to footwear and equipment, we've asked three pros for their advice.
The Torridon jacket is a new take on an old hillwalking stalwart, a winning combination of sensible old school features and modern materials. As it comes in both men's and women's versions, we thought we'd test one of each...
Natalie Berry and Chris Prescott check out these two large capacity packs from Osprey, which combine the travel convenience of a duffel with the carrying comfort of a trekking pack.
There's a trend at present for hybrid softshells that combine a wind resistant outer with a fleecy inner. The Asger must be one of the lightest - and that makes it ideal for active use, says Dan Bailey. But is the fit suited to climbing?
Berghaus has an extensive range of insulated clothing lined up for winter adventures in the mountains. At the heart of the range are jackets that feature water resistant Hydrodown®, with a PFC-free Nikwax® DWR treatment, allowing the down to conti...
When working hard in extreme conditions, you need legwear which will offer all-day comfort, unrestricted movement and protection from cold and wet conditions.
In this competition Nikwax are giving you the chance to win a bundle of their aftercare products including: Footwear Cleaning Gel, Waterproofing Wax for Leather and Fabric & Leather Proof.
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Your outdoor boots and shoes go through the mill, particularly when you wear them in the mud and rain. Over time, you may notice them starting to soak in water, or any leather on them starting to stiffen. That's because once dirty, soaked in water...
To create the ultimate insulation system, Polartec Powerstretch is combined with Primaloft to deliver unprecedented performance in extreme cold conditions. Tested on climbs over 8,000m these socks have been engineered to function in the coldest environments on...
Get some presents sorted, feed an artist, everyone's a winner! These prints serve as a little reminder of the landscapes that we all love, an ideal Christmas gift for climbers and mountain lovers.
3RD ROCK is a sustainable activewear brand bringing innovation to active, fun-filled lives. Based in Derbyshire, we aspire to make you look great,...
We're on the lookout for a passionate propagator to assist in spreading our Go Nice Places, Do Good Things message! As we grow, so too does our desire to inspire, so we need someone who can help expand our reach.
Love working with people as much as the outdoor lifestyle? We're on the hunt for a new Partnerships and Events Co-ordinator to join our...
