Latest about scrambling
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
What is 'scrambling' in hiking? We get hands on
What is scrambling in hiking? Our experts provide insights into the pursuit, looking at how it's graded and recommending some rules to follow
I went to the Arc’teryx Climb Academy after an 8-year break from my harness – here’s how it's breaking barriers in climbing
Pros and elites abound at this annual event, but they’re here to help everyone gain confidence on the rock
The best approach shoes: for alpine adventures, via ferrata, scrambling, and more
The best approach shoes bridge the gap between climbing and hiking shoes, allowing hikers to get a little bolder and climbers to save their tightest shoes for the hardest routes
