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Scarpa Rapid XT review: a classic approach shoe from the Italian mountain footwear giant
Our reviewer gets his scramble on in Scarpa’s Rapid XT, a very capable, suede-made approach shoe intended for climbs, scrambles and light hiking use
When does hiking become mountaineering? The difference isn't just about the terrain, but about the conditions you're tackling it under
Our mountaineering guru considers when a hike ends and a mountaineering mission begins
Hiker dies after falling from rocky ridge in Eryri National Park in north Wales
The accident was spotted by off-duty mountain rescue workers, who called for help, but sadly the person did not survive the fall
What is a ridge walk? Classic traverses in the US and Europe
Airy heights, exposed thrills and a sense of the sublime – we take a look at some of the best ridge walks on either side of the Pond
What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history
Salomon X Ultra Alpine Gore-Tex hiking shoe: a muscular reincarnation that’s fit for technical hiking
I take on trail, rock and bog with Salomon’s X Ultra Alpine Gore-Tex, a protective hiking shoe for serious mountain pursuits
What are approach shoes? Our expert guide to these technical pieces of footwear
In store or on the web, you've perhaps wondered: what are approach shoes? Our experts go into what sets them apart from standard hikers
Zamberlan El Cap RR approach shoes review: footwear that’s ready to rock
We take to the rock in Zamberlan’s El Cap RR to asses how this Italian approach shoe fares on difficult scrambling terrain
