Latest about mountaineering gear
How to put crampons on: a step-by-spiky-step guide
Our mountaineering expert provides a step-by-step guide on how to put crampons on for your winter walking and alpine adventures this winter
Mountain Style – new book tells the social and cultural story of British outdoor gear
From couloirs to cool bars – a beautiful new book traces the extraordinary route British outdoor clothing has taken since the 1953 Everest expedition
Berghaus MTN Guide 45+ backpack review: a pro pack for mountaineering adventures
We load up the Berghaus MTN Guide 45+ backpack to put this key component of the Extrem range to the test in the UK's spectacular winter mountains
The North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight Jacket review: hardshell performance with a shoftshell feel
A remarkably flexible and comfortable jacket, the North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight is ideal for tackling the worst conditions in the mountains
Tierra Västra Jacket review: a premium Gore-Tex waterproof for the high places
We venture into winter’s embrace wearing the Tierra Västra Jacket, a Gore-Tex waterproof jacket for challenging conditions from a quality Swedish brand
What’s the difference between four-season and winter outdoor kit?
We study whether there’s a difference between four-season and winter rated gear, taking a look at some of the extreme kit designed for Earth's most challenging conditions
Why is Arc’teryx so expensive? A close inspection of the premium Canadian brand
We look at how ‘Dead Bird’ evolved to the fashionable, global brand it is today and ask: just why is Arc’teryx so expensive?
Inside an Italian hiking boot factory: we explore Aku’s impressive HQ
We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites
