Satellite navigation experts Garmin have just announced two new dedicated HD outdoor action cameras, the VIRB and VIRB Elite – offering several features that up the ante in the outdoor action cam market. Rugged, durable and the only cameras we’ve heard of with combined GPS capabilities, the VIRB series feature a 1.4inch colour Chroma display, meaning the screen can be …
Thousands raised for Mountain Rescue
More than £2,000 has been raised for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team thanks to the success of their latest fundraiser – the Oggie 8. 89 people took part in the Snowdonia based marathon last week, which saw runners and walkers from across the country scale eight 3,000ft peaks in a test of strength, stamina and endurance, while raising funds …
Marmot open Ambleside store
Earlier this month, gear manufacturers Marmot joined forces with retailer and expedition specialists Adventure Peaks to open a new outdoor store in Ambleside. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside is known as a hub for specialty outdoor gear and clothing, with thousands visiting from nearby climbs each year. But this isn’t just any outdoor store; above the …
New mountain softshell from Bergans of Norway
Bergans of Norway have recently introduced a new versatile mountain softshell jacket suitable for all year round use. Designed for changeable weather conditions, the windproof, breathable and water resistant Stegaros can be worn as a mid layer in winter or as an outer shell in drier, windier conditions. The technical jacket features a helmet-compatible hood, underarm ventilation zips, front …
Mountaineering Literature Competition
Are you an aspiring outdoor writer? Do you have a dramatic mountaineering story to tell? If so, there’s still time to enter this year’s Mountain Article Competition, run by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and open to all UK residents. First established in 1987, the competition gives amateur writers the chance to see their work in print with a feature …
Top 5 Outdoor Apps
We’ve seen an influx of outdoor apps lately at Trek&Mountain, here are our top 5 – all suitable for Android and iOS. Free app EveryTrail is an interactive map and guidebook for hiking routes which uses your phone’s mobile data connection and GPS to monitor your position on a trail. A hands-free audio guide provides key information on nearby points …
Cicerone release new Inca Trails guide
Outdoor publisher Cicerone have recently released a new guidebook detailing hiking trails across Peru’s Sacred Valley. The book, Hiking and Biking Peru’s Inca Trails, describes 40 routes, some previously unpublished, taking in the major Incan sites of Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Vilcabamba and the region circling 6,384m high Mt. Ausangate. Seven different treks to reach Machu Picchu are also listed, including …
Money for old rope
Climbers based in the Lakes can now recycle old climbing rope in exchange for cash, thanks to a new recycling initiative created by Keswick outdoor retailer George Fisher. ‘Money for Old Rope’, which runs in association with Green Peak Gear, has been set up to ensure climbing gear doesn’t end up in a landfill. Instead, rope that has been withdrawn …
Force Ten expedition tents from Vango
Leading outdoor brand Vango have announced a new range of Force Ten expedition tents, including the Vortex 200 two-person model. With a pitching time of 15 minutes, the 4.50kg Vortex 200 has been designed to withstand volatile mountain environments, and Vango claim it’s extremely strong, stable and reliable. Made from Protex® 5,000mm SPU ripstop nylon 40D, the tent features colour …
Envirotrek Clean Up Series 2013
This summer, more than 500 people gave up their time to help clean Europe’s mountains as part of Envirotrek – a series of group walks to remove waste and promote healthy mountain environments. For the fifth year running clean ups took place across Europe, including France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and the UK, through the combined efforts of 565 mountain …