Nanga Parbat (8,126m), the ninth highest mountain in the world and often called the ‘Killer Mountain’, has been summited for the first time in winter. At the end of 2015, The North Face alpinists Simone Moro (Italy) and Tamara Lunger (Italy) set out from Europe to attempt the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat and after more than 80 days …
Rab reveals spring/summer 2016 range
Rab have revealed their new spring/summer 2016 line, which includes their lightest ever alpine waterproof, a revamped sleeping bag collection, and an entire range dedicated to rock climbing. Rab have also launched their Alpine Defined campaign which focuses on creating products that are the lightest possible for their intended function, without compromising protection or durability. Some highlights of the spring/summer …
Berghaus toast 30 years of Extrem
Back in December, Trek & Mountain was invited to visit Berghaus’ newly-refurbished and restyled headquarters in Newcastle, the reason being that 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the brand, and the 30th anniversary of its Extrem sub-brand, which it is relaunching later this year. On hand were all the Berghaus product specialists to show us around the impressive facilities from …
Páramo signs up to the Greenpeace Detox commitment
Páramo is the first outdoor company to have signed up to the Greenpeace Detox commitment, to exclude hazardous and persistent pollutants from the production of textiles. At the ISPO trade show in January, Gareth Mottram (CEO of Páramo Directional Clothing) publicly announced this commitment which lays out the basis for excluding hazardous chemicals from the production of all Páramo Outdoor …
Columbia to launch OutDry Extreme technology
This spring, Columbia are launching their new rain wear technology called OutDry Extreme, which offers a new approach to waterproof outerwear, unique to Columbia. Columbia have taken the traditional approach to rainwear and turned it inside out, creating the first waterproof, ultra-breathable jacket with a waterproof membrane on the outside for permanent water-repellency and durability. They claim that “by putting …
Youngest Brit to complete solo South Pole trek
30-year-old Luke Robertson from Edinburgh has completed a solo, unassisted and unsupported expedition to the South Pole, skiing across Antarctica for 39 days, becoming the youngest Brit and first Scot to complete such a journey.
Winter Meet 2016 – join up here!
It’s back and better than ever… read on to find out about the 2016 edition of Trek & Mountain’s famous Winter Meet, to be held on March 12-14 For the third year running Trek & Mountain is delighted to be running our famous Scottish winter weekend and, for 2016, this action packed weekend will be based in the East Highlands Mecca …
Climb three 6,000m peaks in 2016 with Trek & Mountain!
Want to do something extra-ordinary in 2016? Well why not join Trek & Mountain’s reader expedition to Nepal, during which the team will be trekking to, and climbing, not one – but THREE – 6,000m peaks?! Leaving the UK on 30th March 2016 and returning on 27th April, the Khumbu 3 Peaks team will be flying to Lukla and straight …
Banff Film Tour dates and films announced
The UK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is now in its seventh edition, and the 2016 UK and Ireland leg of the Banff World Tour will be the largest Tour to date with more than 50,000 adventure lovers expected to gather together indoors to celebrate the outdoors with 85 screenings and 55 tour locations right across the UK and …
Ueli Steck to share his Magic Moments of 2015 in London lecture
Mountain Hardwear and Snow+Rock will be hosting a night with Ueli Steck during which he will be sharing his latest line of feats, including his reclaimed Eiger record, in only 2 hours, 22 minutes. The lecture titled ‘Ueli Steck/Magic Moments’ will be held at the London Geographical Society on 22 January. 2015 proved to be a big year for Steck, including his …