Walkers’ Guide: Llanberis
25th March 2019
The atmosphere of an Alpine climbing village paired with the best mountain scenery in North Wales – what's not to like?
Mountain safety reminder as winter returns
Following the tragic news of fatalities resulting from an avalanche on Ben Nevis this week, mountain safety experts have issued a reminder to walkers, climbers and backcountry skiers that their enthusiasm should always be tempered by close attention to avalanche and weather forecasts.
UK's first ever disabled inclusive off road race to set Guinness World Record
Chris Nicholson, who has pushed his way to the top of Snowdon in his wheelchair, has joined event organisers OMM to setup the first ever able bodied & disabled inclusive trail race in the UK at Cannock Chase on the 6th May.
History vs hydro power in Glen Etive
Many outdoor enthusiasts were dismayed to hear of the recent approval of seven hydro-electricity schemes in Glen Etive. With Highland Council due to meet soon to reconsider three of the schemes, Richard Baynes takes a look at the arguments
Research confirms that time outdoors improves women's mental wellbeing
A fascinating new piece of research released today, on International Women’s Day, reveals the huge positive impact of adventurous activity outdoors on the lives of women in the UK and around the world.
Repair work begins on Whernside
Path repair work got underway on Yorkshire’s highest peak this week, funded through money raised in the BMC’s Mend our Mountains: Make one Million appeal.
Snowdon Photo by Amateur Photographer Wins Ordnance Survey Competition for New Map Cover
A dramatic image of Snowdon taken by an amateur photographer from Cheltenham has been selected as the new cover for Ordnance Survey’s best-selling paper map.
Gear News
Chris’s Column: Rab Xenon Gloves
24th March 2019
Independent testing demonstrates PrimaLoft® Bio™ fibres are fully recyclable
20th March 2019
Vaude launch the Prokyon ZIP 28, a new daypack for hillwalking
15th March 2019
Chris’s Column: Soto Thermostack Cook Set Combo & Windmaster Stove
10th March 2019
Chris’s Column: Solestar Hiking Insoles
28th February 2019
Chris’s Column: Tilley Tec-Wool Hat
16th February 2019
Latest Articles
On the Summits of Snowdonia with Spencer
22nd March 2019
Mikey Kay spent three years making a documentary about his autistic older brother and their ambitious trips out together in the Welsh mountains. Emily Rodway spoke to Mikey to find out more about the film and the family whose story…
Get your gear ready for spring
22nd March 2019
As spring approaches and lighter days come back into our lives, it’s an opportunity to stay outdoors for longer.
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Blogger Network weekly highlights, 22 March 2019
22nd March 2019
This week’s top reads from our Blogger Network: the other Welsh Carneddau, Warnscale Head bothy and Hay Stacks, recovering from an injury, and is backpacking sustainable?
Walkers bid to save ‘wild and special’ Highland dunes at Coul Links
22nd March 2019
Coul Links plan could damage the landscape and access rights, say charities.
Book review and interview: Quest into the Unknown – My Life as a Climbing Nomad by Tony Howard
21st March 2019
Our review of Quest into the Unknown, an exciting new book on climbing, trekking and exploration by Tony Howard – plus a revealing interview with Di Taylor.
On BBC One Wales, Tues 26 March: My Autistic Big Brother & Me
21st March 2019
Tune in to a unique documentary about Spencer, an autistic man whose life has been transformed by hillwalking in Snowdonia.
Highland Council approves three contentious hydro schemes in Glen Etive Wild Land area
20th March 2019
A special meeting of The Highland Council today approved three hydropower proposals in Wild Land Areas of Glen Etive.