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GROUP TEST: Lightweight Compact Trekking Poles

In search of a pole that's as small and light as possible for carrying in a climbing pack or holiday hold baggage, we compare five adjustable-length models at a range of budgets.
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Warnings Nationwide as Fires Hit the Hills

A number of large wildfires have taken place in upland areas in recent days, and in the ongoing drought conditions fire warnings have been issued across the UK.
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Mountain Literature Classics: The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd

This "understated masterpiece" is one of the best books ever written about the Cairngorms, says Alex Roddie
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The Lowe Alpine Ascent Superlight - The Result of 50 Years of Climbing Pack Innovation

Lowe Alpine first came to prominence by producing climbing packs that met the needs of the top performers of the day. 50 years on and the new Ascent Range, featuring the Ascent Superlight continues this tradition.

The 30 litre Ascent Superlight is one of the lightest fully functional packs on the market and shares a design lineage with Lowe Alpine’s very first 1967 Expedition Backpack. Designed by mountaineers, for mountaineers, this pack evolves Lowe Alpine’s trademark HeadLocker ice axe attachment system to offer easier handling. Other features include sculpted shoulder straps for greater freedom of movement, a new TriShield Superlight fabric coating - specifically developed for this pack to increase abrasion resistance and a removable back panel that doubles up as a bivvy seat.

Key Features of The Ascent Superlight

  • Active shoulder harness which allows full body movement with no loss in carrying comfort
  • Unique ice tool holding system (HeadLocker)
  • Large 'bat wings' connecting the to the pack body aid stability
  • Removable frame, with fold out mat
  • External lash point
  • Internal lid security pocket
  • Key Clip
  • Waist belt for stabilising pack
  • Mitt friendly winter buckles
  • Top tensioner rope holder
  • Large grab handle for clipping to belays
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COMPETITION: Win one of three Sea to Summit Cooking Sets

Sea to Summit are giving you the chance to win one of three Cooking Sets worth over £160. The set includes an X-Set 32, a X-Seal & Go set and an AlphaLight 3pc...

Photo of the Week
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Evening Jaunt along Crib Coch
jethro kiernan

Supported by

Berghaus

Congratulations to johnhenderson for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKH users.

There were 256 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

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Summit Financial Services: covering climbers for over 18 years

Whether you are looking to protect your mortgage payments or provide for a family in the event of an accident Summit Financial Services are here to help.

Specialist cover includes life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover.

Call: 0345 565 0937

Click: www.summit-fs.co.uk

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“The staff at SFS listen carefully and advise wisely. They provide a flexible and personal service which gives great reassurance that you’ve been offered the most appropriate cover for all the crazy things you do!”

Libby Peter (pictured above), Mountain Guide and mother of two

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“Summit Financial Services arranged complete life and critical illness cover to allow me to continue with my climbing passion. They clearly understood my needs and I would strongly recommend anybody engaging in a risk sport to contact them”

John Dunne, Climber & Chief Executive Officer Climbing Centre Group

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“Endorsed by the OIA as the leading provider of financial protection for those engaged in outdoor activities”

The Outdoor Industries Association

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Summit Financial Services is a trading style of Sports Financial Services Ltd which is an appointed representative of Suttons Independent Financial Advisers Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No. 493197.

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