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GROUP TEST: 2-Person 3-Season Tents

The balance of space, weather performance and packability makes this a versatile size of tent. We've been using seven different models; each has its pros and cons.

NEWS: South Wales 'Mountain' Becomes a 'Hill'

Following last week's promotion of a Lakeland summit to 'mountain' status comes news that Fan y Big in the Brecon Beacons has been downgraded to mere 'hill'.

COMPETITION: Win an Arc'teryx Rolling Duffle

Luggage built for wild adventure. Leveraging a unique external frame design, the V80 and V110 rolling duffle hauls more gear without surpassing airline weight...

What is Skyrunning, and How Do I Get Into It?

We hear a lot about skyrunning, but many still aren't sure how to define it. In this 2-part series fell runner Keri Wallace dips a toe into this exciting...

Featured Route Card: Tryfan & the Glyderau: Cwm Bochlwyd Loop

Snowdon's horseshoe may have the majesty, but Ogwen's own circular classic boasts more and better scrambling. With its architectural rock scenery and endlessly...

Recent News

South Wales 'Mountain' Becomes a 'Hill'

17 Aug 2018

Following last week's promotion of a Lakeland summit to 'mountain' status (see here) comes news that a peak in the Brecon Beacons...

INTERVIEW: Mayor Jean-Marc Peillex on the Future of Mont Blanc

24 Jul 2018

We recently reported that access restrictions were to be put in place on Mont Blanc until 1st August in an attempt to resolve...

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Mountain Marathons ... Madness?

Aug 2011

MIC Ian Stewart offers an insight into the increasingly popular world of mountain marathons. The article includes tips such as...

Digital Features

Marmot Photography Awards 2017

UKClimbing and UKHillwalking are proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Marmot Photography Awards. An automatic selection of five photos from each of the categories on site was made based on the votes from the previous 12 months. Users were then asked to vote for the overall winners of each category from this selection. In addition to the category awards, we also have three overall winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd), which were selected by professional photographer Tim Glasby.

Marmot Photography Awards 2016

An automatic selection of five photos from each of the catagories on site was made based on the votes from the previous 12 months. Users were then asked to vote for the overall winners of each catagory from this selection. In addition to the category awards we also have three overall winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd), which were selected by professional photographer Tim Glasby.

Helen Mort - No Map Could Show Them

No Map Could Show Them. The pioneering Victorian women in mountaineering of the early twentieth Century. The women whose narratives and achievements became lost in the mountains, where they forged paths and ascended; their stories brought back down to earth, only to be silenced by the patriarchy.

Starlight and Storm

In this full screen Digital Feature, Jack Geldard and Nick Brown explore the life and tragic death of Alison Hargreaves and how her achievements have influenced her son, Tom Ballard.

With stunning historical images and exclusive video, this feature captures the experiences of Alison and Tom in an absorbing and aesthetic style and delves in to the extraordinary lives of both mother and son.