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Ultralight Night on Gable

Norman Hadley takes backpack-free backpacking to extremes for an icy spring summit camp on Great Gable. In a tent weighing just 400g, and with some foil insulation sheet for luxury, how would he fare when the overnight temperature dropped to -7?
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REVIEW: Rab Muon 50L Pack

As a lightweight, midsized backpacking pack, the Muon really stands out for its functional design and its close and comfortable fit. Bring on summer bivvy trips, says Dan...
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ROUTECARD: Bannisdale Horseshoe

If you like marginal lands, you’ll love Bannisdale. In the far south-east of Lakeland, the landscape softens and blurs into grassy undulations reminiscent of the nearby...
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Arc'teryx Climb Academy returns to the Lake District: May 25th – 27th

Tickets are on sale now for this year's Arc'teryx Climb Academy - Lake District (May 25th – 27th) in the Langdale Valley.

The Arc'teryx Climb Academy Lake District is an epic 3-day event in the Langdale Valley where climbers and outdoor lovers of all abilities can immerse themselves in the UK climbing culture and take their climbing and outdoor knowledge to the next level. The weekend features a range of educational clinics and community activities which are led by IFMGA Guides and world-class athletes.

From Bouldering for Beginners to Rescue Techniques, Multi-pitch Rock Climbing and fine-tuning your Lead Climbing, the clinic programme features a wide range of climbing activities spanning trad, sport, and bouldering. Wild swimming, hiking and camping clinics are also on offer.

The weekend will also have a daily program filled with free activities and experiences centred at the event Base Camp by the Sticklebarn Pub. This will include films, athlete talks, live music and more.

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Photo of the Week
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Through the Nevis Gorge to Steall
Jamie Hageman

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

There were 178 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week