The current edition of Trek & Mountain is Issue 127, and is available to buy in newsagents, by mail order at Select Magazines or as a download via the Trek & Mountain app.

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FEATURES

Everest the Hard Way at 50!
An extract from Chris Bonington’s book on the legendary South West Face expedition
 
Cover feature: Zagoria’s Hidden Valley Trek
Peter Elia visits a quiet corner of the Balkans where the locals welcome trekkers with open arms

Adapt to Thrive
We talk to Mick Fowler and Ed Jackson about the Berghaus Adapts programme that develops kit for disabled adventurers

Alpine Odyssey
Amanda Travis recounts a road trip that took in some of the Alps’ lesser-known areas

GEAR

First Look: Rab Hyperon 65
Fully-featured trekking pack

Group Test: Sleeping Mats
Eight 3-season sleeping mats go head to head

Exped Skyline 30
Versatile hiking pack from the Swiss equipment brand

Mountain Equipment Ibex Mountain Pant
The latest version of the classic softshell mountain trousers

La Sportiva Aequilibrium Trek GTX
The newest addition to the popular Aequilibrium range

Alpkit Nest
A hardshell roof tent that won’t break the bank

SKILLS

Knowledge: How to choose and fit a pack
Advice on selecting the right size pack and fitting it correctly

Masterclass: The Black Art of Scrambling, part 2
Alun Richardson advises on taking on higher-grade scrambles

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