Alex Roddie reviews Another Peak by Alex Staniforth (Trigger Publishing, £9.99) Everest was Alex Staniforth’s dream, but that dream died when the earthquake struck Nepal in 2015, ending his summit attempt. Another Peak picks up events after Everest, and is all about “how we define ourselves and what…
Snowdonia plays hosts to dozens of organised mountain events every year; but not all of them seem to be cleaning up after themselves, leaving signs and debris in the landscape. Hanna Lindon looks into the issue causing upset in the area. Litter…
Leading British climber Leo Houlding has led a team to successfully complete a new route on a huge ‘big wall’ in the Amazon rainforest The team of six, plus two local guides, climbed the continually overhanging prow of the 2,810m…
Let’s be honest, hiking in Britain inevitably involves confronting some pretty crap weather. With an unpredictable winter approaching, here are our tips for enduring – even enjoying – the ever-changing, never-boring climate of our hills and mountains. For better or worse, there’s no doubt that this Atlantic archipelago we…
We can’t promise portals to other worlds or time-traveling adventures, but these walks will make you feel like you’re on your very own fantastic journey. With over one-thousand standing stone structures across the U.K, it’s a pity that Stonehenge is the…
Climate change is already visibly changing the Alps – but what impact will it have on Britain’s hills and mountains? The Matterhorn is crumbling. That’s the assessment of scientists from ETH university in Zurich, who have installed movement sensors at 13,000ft to assess the impact of…
Kicking off tomorrow, Kendal Mountain Festival boasts a more diverse range of films and speakers this year as part of an aim to showcase people under-represented in the outdoors. The highlights include a talk by Dierdre Wolownick, who became the…
The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2019 shortlist has been revealed. Are you eager to know what the top performing outdoors clothing and equipment was in 2019? Want to know the best kit to take you out on the hills in…