Serial Everest bagger Kenton Cool has broken his own British record by summiting Everest for the 11th time. Not content with adding to his Everest summit haul, Cool has also climbed neighbouring Nuptse and Lhotse to become the first person to climb all three peaks in one push. However, controversy may ensue after Cool’s PR agency claimed that he was …
Envirotrek comes to the Lakes
As part of a series of mountain clean-up events held across various European mountain destinations since 2009, Respect the Mountains and KEEN are ready to present their second UK Envirotrek for Summer 2013. Following on from the success of the inaugural 2012 event in the Peak District, this year’s series will see the Envirotrek return to the Peak District on …
Chamonix Adventure Festival launches film and photography courses
Chamonix Adventure Festival, which runs from 15-20 July 2013, has announced film and photography courses as part of this year’s festival led by world class professionals Sébastien Montaz-Rosset and Tristan Shu. Acclaimed adventure photographer Tristan Shu will run the Adventure Photography Workshop for those looking for an introduction to action photography. Or for those more serious about learning how to …