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Fri Night Vid Wild Camp on a Hidden Gem

Wild camping and scrambling - two of the best things you can do on the hills? In this short film Robin Wallace and friend combine a summit camp on a Torridon peak that gets a fraction of the attention of its famous neighbours, with a classic hands-on route on Beinn Alligin.

24 Jun

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Records Smashed on the 2022 Montane Summer Spine Race

With two truly dominant displays of form, Tiaan Erwee and Anna Troup created an unassailable lead from early on in the race, finishing well ahead of the competition. As if the win weren't enough...

6 22 Jun

Fri Night Vid Garbh-bheinn, the Rough Mountain

There's more to Skye scrambling than the Cuillin Main ridge, as this short film by Robin Wallace of a traverse of Garbh-bheinn and Belig makes clear.

17 Jun

Fri Night Vid Moving Mountains - All the Munros Aged 80+

Faced with his wife Janet's life-changing diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Nick Gardner felt the pull of the hills. Channelling grief into positive action, he's attempting to climb all the Munros as an 80-plus-year-old. This film made by...

10 Jun

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FIRST LOOK: Shell Jackets for 2023

At the Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool, we were shown a range of new shell jackets for 2023, from Mountain Hardwear's new burly offering, to Montane's fast and light pieces.

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Podcast Mountain Air - 7. Precarious Freedom and the Cape Wrath Trail, with David Lintern

Dan Aspel speaks with the multi-talented highlands-based journalist David...

27 Jun

Fastpacking - Without a Pack

Whether or not you're reconciled to the term 'fastpacking', there's an undeniable attraction to the ethos, which combines the light-footed pace of running with the freedom of overnight backpacking. But just how minimal can you go? Norman Hadley experiments with a...

16 20 Jun

Interview Lands End to John o' Groats With a Dog and a Sketchbook

When artist Jos Mahon set out with husband Bob and dog Barney on a 1300-mile journey, she carried paints and sketchbooks along with the usual backpacking gear. The idea was simple: Walk the length of Britain off-road, wild camping in...

2 15 Jun

The Big Routes: Walking the Mourne Wall

Lizzie Enfield completes the Mourne Wall walk, a classic 35km circuit following the famous stone wall over 15 spectacular granite peaks, including Northern Ireland's highest.

13 Jun

Interview Climbing the Kents, England's 1000-Foot Hills

After nine years of research, keen hillwalker Jeff Kent has compiled the first complete list of England's hills between between 1000 and 1999.99 feet high – all 3805 of them. "Does anyone fancy taking up the challenge?" he asks.

6 Jun

Samivel, and some age-appropriate gear from the back of the cupboard © Ronald Turnbull

Mountain Literature Classics: the Alpine Drawings of Samivel

Enjoying a spectacular view of the impressive southern side of the Mont Blanc massif © Cecilia Mariani

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The Shining Mountain © Main photo: Doug Scott

Mountain Literature Classics: The Shining Mountain

May not be as midge-free as the pub, but it's a darn sight cheaper © Fliss Freeborn

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Ortlieb Dry Bags

'Summer' in the highlands is an ideal time to try out a range of sturdy dry bags and waterproof map and phone cases from Ortlieb, says Dan Bailey. With cheaper alternatives out there, are they still value for money?

28 Jun

Dolomite Crodarossa Hi GTX Boot

As a confirmed shoe-over-boot user, the somewhat sceptical Alan James tries the stiffer, high cuff alternative to his current favourite approach shoe - the Crodarossa from Dolomite. Will he be converted to boots for long hill days and scrambling...?

2 21 Jun

Montane Pac Plus XT Jacket and Trousers

If you want one set of waterproofs to cover everything from summer walking to winter mountaineering, the Pac Plus XT should be high on the shortlist. Light and packable enough to carry just in case, yet tough enough for climbing and scrambling; well...

14 Jun

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Open Comp Win an MPOWERD Luci Colour Solar String Light!

10 30 Jun

Open Comp Win a pair of Dolomite Velocissima

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 climbing and trekking, tradition and innovation, performance and...

23 Jun

Open Comp Win a Pair of Men's or Women's Technician Leather Approach Shoes

Engineered for precision, the Black Diamond Technician Leather is built for durability and comfort, with super sticky rubber for technical approaches. Here's your chance to win a pair...

16 Jun

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DOLOMITE Crodarossa Low GTX

The Crodarossa Low GTX 2.0 is a lightweight mountain approach shoe, meant for those who looks for the maximum freedom of movement while accessing climbing walls.

28 Jun

40% off Walking books at guidebooks at Vertebrate Publishing

Looking for a full-value day out in the UK's most spectacular and unspoiled settings? Want to take on a peak bagging challenge or walk the length of one Europe's iconic long-distance trails? All walking books by Vertebrate...

23 Jun

Cocoon : Hammocks, Tarps and Quilts - The Perfect Set Up!

Cocoon - long renowned for their high end, even luxurious, silk and technical fabric travel equipment are proud to launch their perfect set up hammock systems.

29 Mar

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