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November 25, 2019
Diary of Kendal Mountain Festival 2019
In the heart of the Lake District there is a town that holds the biggest…
November 25, 2019
Diary of Kendal Mountain Festival 2019
In the heart of the Lake District there is a town that holds the biggest outdoor event in the UK: Kendal Mountain Festival. Whether you are an outdoor athlete, adventurer,…
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
in World News
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.
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
Return to the Swiss Via Alpina
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This September I returned to the Swiss Alps, to continue a section hike on the Via Alpina route. I previously hiked three sections in September 2018 and you can read…
November 27, 2019
Return to the Swiss Via Alpina
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This September I returned to the Swiss Alps, to continue a section hike on the…
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
Ultras at the double as iconic Cape Wrath Ultra and the Berghaus Dragon’s Back races will be held annually from 2021
The organisers of the Cape Wrath Ultra® and the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race® have confirmed that both events will take place annually from 2021.
December 09, 2019
Ultras at the double as iconic Cape Wrath Ultra and the Berghaus Dragon’s Back races…
The organisers of the Cape Wrath Ultra® and the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race® have confirmed…
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
Mammut Trion Spine 35 tested and reviewed
Another year, another "back system". Mammut's Trion Spine 35 promises a pack that "works with you to make your load more comfortable and evenly distributed" - sounds so good we…
August 04, 2019
Mammut Trion Spine 35 tested and reviewed
Another year, another "back system". Mammut's Trion Spine 35 promises a pack that "works with…
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…