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Montane Phase Nano - The Ultimate Running Shell?

We loved Montane's Spine jacket, and felt that for running in harsh conditions it would be hard to beat. Well has its replacement managed that tall order? Rob Greenwood zipped up to investigate.

Mountain Literature Classics: Free Solo with Alex Honnold

"If a 90-minute movie can be considered as a Literary Classic, then 'Free Solo' is a classic. And if it can't...

Interview Richard Hartfield - Solo Scrambling and Backpacking 1900km Across the Alps

In summer 2021 Richard Hartfield completed a two-month journey east-to-west along the length of the Alps, from Slovenia to the Mediterranean coast of France, a backpacking, bivvying and mountaineering epic of...

Cereal Bars, Ranked

Walker, runner or climber; pretty much everyone snacks on bars. Easy to carry and quick to eat, they are a convenient source of calories. But nutrition, taste and value all vary a lot. Fliss Freeborn field-tests some of the most commonly available options. If you assume that more...

Dàna - Scotland's Wild Places: Scottish Climbing on the BBC

A new series of the BBC Alba programme Dàna - Scotland's Wild Side has launched, showcasing the finest climbing and hillwalking on some of the country's most remote mountains and adventurous sea cliffs.  To find out more...

Feature Our Top Picks for Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

The team at Kendal HQ have done an incredible job of curating a festival stacked full of adventure and excitement. Here are our top picks.

Sustainable Gear: The Evolution of Gore Tex - ePTFE, ePE and PFC-free DWR Treatments

Solo and Unsupported on the Cuillin Round

Opinion It's The End of An Era For Cairngorm Bothies - And The Start of a New One


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Built to Send X2 Pack

"Built To Send have created a surprisingly simple piece of equipment, but one made from the highest quality materials, and with a level of care and deliberation that sets it apart" says Toby Archer. If you too favour the unashamedly durable and...

Rab's Updated Xenair Alpine Jacket

Comfy on the move yet warm when you're stationary, the new version of this synthetic insulated jacket is significantly thicker than the original, making it potentially a better bet in winter. But has it improved in other respects? Dan Bailey finds out.

Montane Phase Nano - The Ultimate Running Shell?

We loved Montane's Spine jacket, and felt that for running in harsh conditions it would be hard to beat. Well has its replacement managed that tall order? Bridget Glaister and Rob Greenwood zip up to investigate.


Open Comp Win one of Rab's cutting-edge Mythic G Jackets

Rab's Mythic G is the next evolution of their award-winning Mythic family, offering featherlight, packable performance. Here's your chance to win one.

Open Comp Win a Suunto x Mammut Vertical Titanium Watch

Swiss outdoor company Mammut and Finnish technology brand Suunto are jointly unveiling the new Suunto Vertical sports watch as a limited edition in the Mammut design. Based on the Mammut Eiger Extreme collection, the new Suunto x Mammut...

Open Comp Win a Berghaus down jacket worth £200

Win a Berghaus Tephra Hooded jacket, featuring 700 fill power water resistant duck Hydrodown.


Gear News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Mammut new rugged, full-featured hardshell - Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket

The Taiss Pro Hooded Jacket is the "big sister" of the Taiss Hardshell. Our rugged, full-featured hardshell jacket rises to any challenge in the mountains – whether climbing hard vertical ice pitches or descending long, steep couloirs.

LifeStraw : New GO Filter Bottles

Hitting the shops now are the updated LifeStraw GO filter bottles in Tritan Renew and insulated Stainless Steel


Latest Deals

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Save 40% on La Sportiva G5 Evo Boots

Latest deal just arrived at Outside - save £££ on a pair of La Sportiva G5 Evo mountaineering boots - grab them while we've got your size!

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