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Glorious "Line of Light" at Hadrian's Wall

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Anonymous, 16 March 2010 14:19

An extraordinary sight over the weekend, as Britain's biggest Roman artefact was lit up by 500 beacons, forming a line of light from the east coast to the west. Take a look at the "Illuminating Hadrian's Wall" website HERE, which has videos and pictures of this extraordinary event. And we've got some pictures below from LFTOer Pete Harris, who had ...

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Glorious "Line of Light" at Hadrian's Wall

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Anonymous, 16 March 2010 14:19

An extraordinary sight over the weekend, as Britain's biggest Roman artefact was lit up by 500 beacons, forming a line of light from the east coast to the west. Take a look at the "Illuminating Hadrian's Wall" website HERE, which has videos and pictures of this extraordinary event. And we've got some pictures below from LFTOer Pete Harris, who had ...

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Eco Guide winners are…

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Anonymous, 02 March 2010 09:15

In the 2009 Eco Guide that came free with issues of Trail and Country Walking, we asked you to give us your suggestions for walking related ways to help the environment. And the top suggestion from competition entries was for more people to deal with rubbish on the hill, by carrying out not just your own, but other people’s trash ...

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Trail for Sale in the April issue

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Trail team, 24 February 2010 10:00

Here are the latest batch of Trail for Sale goodies. Don't forget to dig deep as we are raising money for Community Action Nepal. One hundred percent of the proceeds from Trail for Sale will help Community Action Nepal build a much needed shelter at 4750m in the remote Himalayan valley of Gokyo, to save the lives of trekking porters ...

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Lake District avalanche injures climbers

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Anonymous, 24 February 2010 08:45

Four climbers have been injured in an avalanche in the Lake District. The incident occurred on Pinnacle Ridge, a popular Grade 3 scramble on St Sunday Crag in the Central Fells. 19 Mountain Rescue volunteers were involved in the rescue, which took place on Monday. Police say the avalanche was due to heavy snowfall and fluctuating temperatures, which had left ...

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Avatar movie inspires mountain name change

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LFTO News Team, 29 January 2010 09:43

Flying mountains in the blockbuster movie Avatar have inspired Chinese officials to rename one of its mountains. The officials say the fictional Hallellujah Mountains are based on stunning ranges in the Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province. Although the real mountains don't actually fly (that would be ridiculous!) the giant pillars do have many of the magical qualities of those featured in the film. One of these pillars ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - See What Simon Says

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Simon Ingram, 27 January 2010 11:30

Some great deals this week with more than 50% off many products. Take a look through to see if any take your fancy - each product includes a link to where you can purchase it. And just in case you need a hand in choosing what's hot and what's not,  Trail's deputy editor Simon Ingram tells us which products most caught ...

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Latest LFTOer Gear Reviews

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LFTO Gear Team, 26 January 2010 10:54

This is your chance to see what fellow LFTOers think of the products reviewed by Trail and Country Walking. You can piece together our reviews and the user reviews to decide whether these products are right for you. There are links from each product featured on this page to the full review with star rating, our review and reviews from ...

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Happy New Gear from Páramo!

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Páramo Gear News Team, 19 January 2010 12:02

ADVERTISING FEATURE Have a fantastic 2010 and beyond – take advantage of Páramo’s New Year offers and save up to 39% on best-selling styles for climbing, scrambling, fell-walking and more. There’s waterproofs, windproofs, baselayers and travel wear – the Alta II Jacket comes with free Torres Gilet, the Velez with two free baselayers, or get package deals on the Fuera ...

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Trail Gear Reviews: Waterproof Jackets

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LFTO Gear News Team, 19 January 2010 10:32

Trail magazine recently published its Waterproof Guide, with technical editor Graham Thompson testing a whopping 92 jackets. The jackets were split into different sections and we have here the BEST IN TEST and BEST VALUE for four of those cateogries:   » General-purpose   » Multi-activity   » Lightweight   » Children's Scroll down this page to see which jackets came top in each category... ...

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Gear Video: Mammut Expert Climb Gloves

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LFTO Gear News Team, 18 January 2010 12:01

These gloves come with their own lacing system to make sure they really.. ahem... fit like a glove. You can tighten the lace and loosen it to ensure the fit is perfect for your climb. Our gear tester Claire Maxted shows you how it works. Scroll down to take a look...      

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Win Mammut gear each month in 2010

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LFTO Features Team, 10 January 2010 09:00

If you've seen your 2010 Trail or Country Walking calendar you'll know that each month we're giving away fantastic gear from Mammut. But you don't need a copy of the calendar for a chance to win. You can enter right here to win new gear each month. This month - Win a pair of Mammut Mt Cliff GTX Men's boots ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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LFTO Gear News Team, 23 December 2009 11:30

It's our final Gear Deals page before Christmas so all those on the look-out for last-minute gifts take a look now. Gear tester Claire Maxted is also at hand to help you choose. She's selected her favourite deals of the week. We've marked these products with a  .    The Mountain Factor Patagonia Rainshadow Jacket    £50 From £100 Offer while stocks ...

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Gear Video: £340 for a sleeping bag? It must be good!

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LFTO Features Team, 18 December 2009 17:10

The Apache sleeping bag from Western Mountaineering will set you back a whopping £340. But the quality of this firm means it must be something good. The bag weighs just 905g and keeps you warm to -10 degrees Celsius. Here, gear tester Claire Maxted shows us the features that would make this a treasured piece of outdoor kit for years to ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare With Claire

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LFTO Gear News Team, 08 December 2009 16:50

Looking to get a friend some great outdoor gear for Christmas? Hoping you may tempt them to get you something special? Check out the top deals from outdoor stores across the country. They're all on this page with direct links to the original offer page. Our gear tester Claire Maxted is once again here to give us her verdict of which ...

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November was our wettest on record...

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LFTO News Team, 03 December 2009 10:18

This may not come as a surprise to anyone who's braved the hills over the last few weeks. But rainfall in the Lake District has been more than three times the average over the course of the month. Snowdonia and south-west Scotland also received huge quantities of rain making it the wettest November Britain has known since records began. Yet ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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LFTO Gear News Team, 02 December 2009 09:44

Don't spend hours searching through the web for the best deals. We have the top offers right here from stores across the UK. And we have Trail magazine gear tester Claire Maxted to give us her verdict of which offers most caught her eye. We've marked these products with a  . Check out her written verdict at the bottom of the page.   Towsure  ...

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Country Walking Gear Reviews - Soft Shell Jackets

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Country Walking Gear Team, 01 December 2009 14:53

Wind and water-resistant soft shell jackets bid to replace your fleece and waterproof jackets on the majority of your walks. But which can you rely on? Country Walking's gear team put men's and women's soft shells through the paces to determine which are the best in store. Scroll down to see the Best In Test and the Highly Recommended jackets ...

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GEAR VIDEO: Why spend £250 on a pair of sunglasses?

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LFTO Gear News Team, 27 November 2009 10:15

This pricey pair of shades does more than improve your 'street-cred' on the hill. The Adidas Terrex Pro sunglasses come with a range of features making them just as suitable on alpine summits as they are on summer riverside walks. Trail gear tester Claire Maxted explains more in this video. Scroll down to take a look...   Take a look ...

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Gear Deals of the week - What's GT's verdict?

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LFTO Gear News Team, 25 November 2009 11:45

We have some unbelievable bargains this week. Technical editor Graham Thompson has browsed through the offers and told us which most caught his eye. We've marked these with a  and you can read GT's verdict at the bottom of the page.   Field and Trek Karrimor Summit jacket   £60 From £179.99 Offer while stocks last Karrimor Picos Jacket Ladies ...

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And this year's winner of the HMMA is...

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LFTO News Team, 23 November 2009 10:51

Yes despite the flooding risks and appalling weather over the weekend we had a great turn out for the announcement of this year's Homemade Mountain Movies Award winner. All five films made by our finalists were shown on the big screen at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal before the winner was announced by world renowned mountaineer Alan Hinkes. And ...

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Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite

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LFTO Features Team, 20 November 2009 11:06

This dramatic shot if sian's first 4000m climb won last week's Pictures of the Week competition so well done to you. Ades' pictures were second and third place with his Blackbeck Tarn and Remembrance Sunday pictures. This week we have a whopping 33 pictures for you to choose from. Well done to all those who made it to the gallery ...

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Five Safety Tips for fell walkers, from Outdoor Look

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LFTO Features Team, 18 November 2009 15:09

Staying safe should be of prime concern when heading to the hills this winter. Here we have five safety tips courtesy of OutdoorLook.co.uk which has released these as part of a campaign to increase safety awareness...    Fitness First Fell walking is generally more physically demanding than hiking so if you are new to walking or to exercise in general, start ...

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Tomaž Humar found dead

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LFTO News Team, 16 November 2009 10:55

The Slovenian mountaineer was found dead on the Himalayan peak Langtan Lirung. He broke his leg in a fall last Monday and rescue teams desperately searched for him. They were in satellite phone contact with Humar, but he sounded very weak and reportedly said "this is my last". Rescuers found him on Saturday but by then it was too late. He had been climbing solo ...

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GEAR VIDEO: Make your own Espresso on the hill

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Claire Maxted, 13 November 2009 10:42

There are no Starbucks or Costa Coffees in the British hills. So what can you do if you need an Espresso to kick start your expedition or to wake you up after night's wild camping in a gale? The Handpresso Domepod (£85) may be the answer. This little device looks a bit like a bicycle pump but within two minutes could give ...

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LFTOer Gear Reviews - Trousers, jackets, rucksacks and stoves

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LFTOers, 10 November 2009 11:33

Each week you give us your opinions on products we've tested in Trail and Country Walking. Your reviews are invaluable for gaining a more rounded opinion of products currently on the shelves and can really help people choose the right gear. Here are some of the most recent reviews uploaded to LFTO. Scroll down to take a look...     Berghaus ...

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