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October 29, 2019
Leo Houlding leads new team to explore heights of the Lost World
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Leo Houlding has revealed details of a major expedition that will start next month. Leading…
October 29, 2019
Leo Houlding leads new team to explore heights of the Lost World
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Leo Houlding has revealed details of a major expedition that will start next month. Leading a team of six, Leo will set out to climb a new route on the…
October 24, 2019
Keswick Mountain Festival 2020 launches with biggest ever sports and outdoor events programme
Keswick Mountain Festival (KMF) has unveiled its biggest ever programme of sports and outdoor events,…
October 24, 2019
Keswick Mountain Festival 2020 launches with biggest ever sports and outdoor events programme
Keswick Mountain Festival (KMF) has unveiled its biggest ever programme of sports and outdoor events, as tickets for 2020 go on sale today.
October 04, 2019
Mountain Equipment Ogre 33L+ Women’s Pack tested and reviewed
As a seasoned trad climber, an occasional Scottish Munro bagger, a wandering nomad and occasional…
October 04, 2019
Mountain Equipment Ogre 33L+ Women’s Pack tested and reviewed
As a seasoned trad climber, an occasional Scottish Munro bagger, a wandering nomad and occasional dabbler in winter sports, there are many outdoor sports with different technical requirements.
Highlights
March 26, 2019
Swiss star Severine Pont-Combe lifts the lid on endurance skimo
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“Sometimes I ask myself, what am I doing here?, It would be so much easier…
Swiss star Severine Pont-Combe lifts the lid on endurance skimo
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“Sometimes I ask myself, what am I doing here?, It would be so much easier being at home having breakfast with my family.” The words of Severine Pont-Combe are similar…
Adventure
Kendal Mountain Festival - Lowe Alpine Yurt timetable announced
Every November, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts from across the globe gather together at Kendal to share and celebrate the best stories from the world of adventure. Stories of human endurance,…
November 05, 2019
Kendal Mountain Festival - Lowe Alpine Yurt timetable announced
Every November, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts from across the globe gather together at Kendal to…
Climbing & Mountaineering
Chombu wins again but Mick Fowler proves his point
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Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders have returned to the UK after being repelled for a second time this year by the still unclimbed 6,362m Himalayan mountain Chombu.
November 11, 2019
Chombu wins again but Mick Fowler proves his point
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Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders have returned to the UK after being repelled for a…
Cycling
Things to do on a Bike : Remember You're Actually Having Fun
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The world is a frustrating place today. Full of people pretending prejudice is a worthwhile opinion. People being more interested in what others are doing and getting enraged about that…
November 13, 2019
Things to do on a Bike : Remember You're Actually Having Fun
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The world is a frustrating place today. Full of people pretending prejudice is a worthwhile…
Skiing
Freedom of the Hills - but will the snow last
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In 2018 I visited the Cairngorms to write and photograph a feature for the British Mountaineering Council’s ‘Summit’ magazine. The piece was about using eMTBs to access the steep skiing…
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May 28, 2019
Freedom of the Hills - but will the snow last
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In 2018 I visited the Cairngorms to write and photograph a feature for the British…
Trail & Ultra Running
The Marathon des Saveurs - a flavour of Switzerland
Forget sports gels and isotonic drinks…… a race fuelled by raclette, strudel and a litres worth of Swiss wine - its grapes grown right there in the terraced vineyards you’re…
November 06, 2019
The Marathon des Saveurs - a flavour of Switzerland
Forget sports gels and isotonic drinks…… a race fuelled by raclette, strudel and a litres…
Travel
New guide puts visitors on the right track in Innsbruck
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Visitors to Innsbruck this summer will be among the first to experience the city in a different light and explore the hidden gems that the Capital of the Alps has…
June 12, 2019
New guide puts visitors on the right track in Innsbruck
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Visitors to Innsbruck this summer will be among the first to experience the city in…
Latest Review
Darn Tough 1/4 Pursuit Ultra-Light Merino Cycling Socks: Tested and Reviewed
Slight confession to start this review with. It's way, way overdue. I've had these socks since the beginning of Spring but I've not reviewed them. In my defence there is…
October 17, 2019
Darn Tough 1/4 Pursuit Ultra-Light Merino Cycling Socks: Tested and Reviewed
Slight confession to start this review with. It's way, way overdue. I've had these socks…
Gear News
Robens inflatable yurt spearheads new tent range for adventurous families
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The Robens Airventure range is a new concept that addresses the needs of the more adventurous family seeking a choice of inflatable tents that combine performance with practicality.
February 06, 2019
Robens inflatable yurt spearheads new tent range for adventurous families
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The Robens Airventure range is a new concept that addresses the needs of the more…
Blogs
Reeks District: Ireland’s Adventure Playground with Jessie Leong
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‘How do you pronounce Carrauntoohil?’ ‘Karen-toole’ replied Piaras, mountain guide from Kerry Climbing. ‘It means inverted sickle, a serrated knife-edge. Just look at the ridge behind you.’
December 03, 2018
Reeks District: Ireland’s Adventure Playground with Jessie Leong
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‘How do you pronounce Carrauntoohil?’ ‘Karen-toole’ replied Piaras, mountain guide from Kerry Climbing. ‘It means…