Review: SMC Munros app
20th June 2018
The SMC has launched a new digital version of their definitive hillwalkers' guidebook to the Munros. Alex Roddie takes a first look at the app, which shows much potential
INTERVIEW: Colin Ibbotson and his monster 330-fell Lake District hike
“The Wainwrights are extremely popular and have been hiked, or run, a number of times – but, surprisingly, the Wainwrights and Outlying Fells hadn’t. To me it made perfect sense to combine the two into a 330-fell super-hike.”
5 reasons why you should go backpacking on the Isle of Mull
“Backpacking on Mull is all about creating a route that looks good on the map and goes where your heart takes you”
Britain's 40 Finest mountains: the list
Our list of the UK’s very best hills, from the obscure to the well-known and dramatic: here is our list of Britain’s 40 Finest Mountains
Hiking the West Highland Way: 8 hints and tips
Planning a West Highland Way backpacking adventure this summer? Zoe Homes shares eight lessons she learned on this classic long-distance trail
Five treks and climbs to take you to a challenging altitude
Keen to branch out and develop the skills to climb higher peaks? Mountain writer Mark Horrell has five objectives that should be on your to-do list…
Ten facts about the TGO Challenge
Some wild creatures migrate north; others migrate south. Challengers migrate east.
The joy of Alpine huts
The Mountain Hut Book by Kev Reynolds, a book celebrating the Alpine hut, is out now. In this exclusive extract, the author shares the joy of refuges – and an unexpected peril…
Gear News
Day 2 at OutDoor: ultralight packs, trail shoes, and waterproof Nikwax notebooks – made from stone!
20th June 2018
Garmin launch fēnix 5 Plus series of outdoor GPS watches
18th June 2018
Day 1 at OutDoor: 100% recycled Primaloft, Paclite returns, Montbell in the UK, and more
18th June 2018
Chris’s Column: Sunday Afternoons Brushline Bucket & Charter Hat
9th June 2018
Berghaus announce new women’s Freeflow rucksacks
1st June 2018
Chris’s Column: Bridgedale Storm Socks
18th May 2018
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Blogger Network: TGO Challenge 2018 from Fast Track to Nowhere in Particular
20th June 2018
Today on the Blogger Network, we feature Andrew's TGO Challenge trip report – an irreverent and light-hearted look at the UK's premier backpacking event
Down to the River: mucking about in boats in the Borders
19th June 2018
"When your idea of yourself is bound to misshapen adventures and the movement of water, the only way to satisfy that need is to go down to the river"
Full speaker line-up for Heritage of Women in Exploration event revealed
19th June 2018
Nine speakers to take to the stage on Thursday 21 June at Royal Geographical Society
Phoebe Smith’s Extreme Sleep Out – raising money for homeless charity Centrepoint
18th June 2018
Extreme Sleep Out: the trio sleeping suspended from some of Britain’s most iconic landmarks to raise money for the homeless
*Sponsored* Top 6 smart ways to save money on outdoor clothing
18th June 2018
Are you paying too much for your outdoor clothing?
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Featured video: Danielle and Wayne Fenton on the PCT (California Section F)
14th June 2018
This week's featured video is the latest from husband-and-wife team Danielle and Wayne Fenton, who are currently making their way through the High Sierra on the Pacific Crest Trail
5 reasons why you should go backpacking on the Isle of Mull
14th June 2018
"Backpacking on Mull is all about creating a route that looks good on the map and goes where your heart takes you”