Latest about winter
Why you can’t eat snow for hydration in a survival situation
It seems like it’s just frozen water, so can you eat snow for hydration if you get lost in a blizzard? Not if you don’t want to land yourself in even more hot water
What is hypothermia? Learn how to recognize and prevent it
What is hypothermia? We explain the signs, symptoms and risk factors of this hiking hazard, as well as how to prevent it on your cold weather expeditions
Snowshoeing kit: a complete gear checklist for winter walks
Your snowshoeing kit should keep you warm on sub-zero days, dry in a powder dump and well protected from the glare of sun
What is frostbite? How to spot it and prevent it
What is frostbite? We look at the causes, signs and symptoms of frostbite so you know the risk factors and what to look out for when you’re exploring in winter
Winter hiking hacks: expert tips for cold weather adventures
Our winter hiking hacks will help protect you from cold weather and other hazards, so you’ll be prepared for walking in chilly conditions
Montane Prism Gloves review: like tiny down jackets for your hands
These impressively light, insulated gloves offer protection and dexterity for technical tasks on cold weather pursuits and pack down to almost nothing for easy transport on longer expeditions
Highlander Serenity 450 Mummy Sleeping Bag: a great value, 4-season synthetic bag
A wonderfully warm cocoon for winter camping adventures, the Serenity 450 is a quality sleeping bag at an unbeatable price
BAM Bamboo Women’s Tregarrick base layer review: a climate positive running top for cool adventures
This super soft, sustainably produced bamboo cotton base layer pulls sweat away from your body during cool weather runs, and keeps you cosy at camp
