Montane's Alpine Shift waterproof jacket is built to endure abrasions, whether on the crag or at the campsite, we review it to see if it stands up to its claims. When you first get the Alpine Shift in ...

The Best Hiking Trails in MinnesotaHiking in Minnesota in the Great Lakes region of the United States brings many rewards, from stunning scenery to the delights of discovering iconic destinations and ...

This beautiful city in the middle of the Adriatic coast is a bit of a secret gem, and as well boasting a fascinating town centre, it’s surrounded by epic mountains, sandy beaches and beautiful islands ...

There’s a big fat horrible smelly pile of things wrong with this world. Mountain biking and cakes are not part of this pile. Cakes and mountain biking, if anything, are exactly what’s right with this ...

All images: Chris Johnson (unless stated). Words: James Renhard. Additional reporting: Jono Coote & Tristan Kennedy “Whenever I’m connected to that kind of shit, I’m heading back down that sheet ...

Chipping Campden to Broadway Tower - Why Go? Both Chipping Campden and Broadway are picturesque Cotswolds towns with Broadway being large enough to offer a variety of pubs, cafes and hotels to rest in ...

With a summit 7,570 metres above sea level, Gangkhar Puensum is not only the highest mountain in Bhutan but also the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. Because mountaineering has been around for ...

Even in an age of GPS and smartphones, the true foundation of any safe adventure is still the same - aka three things: a map, a compass, and the knowledge of how to use them. Whilst no app can replace ...

The Terror, is a TV show based on Dan Simmons’ novel of the same name. The story is based on the infamous real life tale of the Franklin Expedition that departed from England in 1845 and which, ...

Craghoppers new Dynamic range of clothing has an intriguing technology that has scooped awards at Europe’s largest outdoor trade show, ISPO. The Dynamic mesh fabric is designed to reflect the body’s ...

Superb attention to detail, simple design and hardy build quality. Interchangeable inserts compatible with their rucksack range make for a genuinely useful ecosystem. Expensive, but reassuringly so.

Five relentless days on the go. One foot steps wearily in front of the other. Heart racing, lungs screaming for more air. After spending the past five days climbing to a height of 5,364 metres, you ...