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More Alpkit down gear available!

LFTO News Team, 01 February 2012 15:22

When Trail magazine reviewed the Alpkit Filo Down Jacket back in February 2011's issue, it came out very well indeed. Not only did it offer everything a down jacket should, but it did it at such an incredibly reasonable price that it was awarded the 'Best Value' accolade in a head to head test with other jackets (click HERE to ...

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More Alpkit down gear available!

LFTO News Team, 01 February 2012 15:22

The Trail 100

LFTO Features Team, 23 January 2012 15:37

Back in 2007 Trail compiled a list. The aim of this list was to bring together the top UK summits that every hill walker should aspire to reach. The result was the Trail 100 - a tick-list of one hundred peaks that we think everyone should climb - not because they're high (although some are), or because they fall into ...

2012 - a New Year and a Greener You

Nick Brown, 19 January 2012 16:43

The real motivation behind environmentalism is spiritual I wonder how many of us can remember the first really big hill we climbed, and looked down to see an expanse of greens and blues below us and above, and experienced wonder and passion. There is no doubt in my mind that, whatever our personal beliefs, feeling the beauty and power of ...

Trail Subscription Offer - OMM Trio Map Pouch 4!

Anonymous, 18 January 2012 00:00

Take out a subscription to Trail magazine and not only will you get 13 issues of the best hill-walking magazine around delivered direct to your door, but we'll also send you this fantastic OMM Trio Map Pouch 4 as our way of saying thank you. The versatile OMM Trio Map Pouch 4 provides a balanced and handy system to store a map, ...

The Trail Tall Tale - January

LFTO Features Team, 23 November 2011 08:00

In this month's issue of Trail we've given you two bizarre hill stories: Skiddaw, Parrot-Fashion and Snowdonia's Squirrel Army. One of these unlikely events is true, the other a creation from the depths of team Trail's collective mind and the result of too many late nights and long weekends. But can you guess which is which? If you haven't seen the issue yet, then you ...

Notting Hill couple get on their crampons to beat blood cancer

LFTO News Team, 22 November 2011 11:20

A Notting Hill couple survived snow storms and treacherous conditions to complete an epic trek climbing through 20,000ft mountain ranges in Nepal for charity. The pair took on the month-long trip to raise money for the blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. Shaun Thomas and Alison Jones tested their physical and psychological limits, not only climbing Mera and Island ...

An Evening of Endeavour

LFTO News Team, 17 November 2011 10:06

An Evening of Endeavour is a charity event being held at the Royal Geographic Society on Thursday 2nd February 2012 in aid of the Light Dragoons Colonel's appeal. It will be a night of talks given by adventurers who all have a military link - most have served or are still serving in the Army. Some of the speakers you may have ...

Ellis Brigham hits new heights

LFTO News Team, 07 October 2011 13:57

Interested in finding out how your body would cope at one of the highest points on earth? Pop along to the Deansgate, Manchester store of mountain sports retailer Ellis Brigham and you can find out. They are the first retailer in the UK to offer assessments using an ingenious POD (Pre-acclimatise on Demand) unit in a designated Altitude Centre within ...

Your questions to Sir Chris Bonington

LFTO Features Team, 26 September 2011 10:43

In Trail’s online survey you overwhelmingly voted to interview legendary mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington. We put a selection of your questions to the man himself which you can see some of in the November 2011 issue – out on Wednesday 28th September. But to whet your appetite, here are a few that we couldn’t fit into the magazine… How ...

Join us at Boots & Beer!

LFTO News Team, 06 September 2011 13:53

The fantastic Black Sheep Boots & Beer Walking Festival kicks off in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales this weekend (Friday to Sunday), so come along for 48 hours of fantastic walks ranging from short strolls beside Aysgarth Falls to challenging treks across Great Shunner Fell and the Cam High Road. The Country Walking team will be on hand helping out ...

Trail Subscription Offer - Fizan walking poles

Anonymous, 31 August 2011 14:23

Subscribe to Trail magazine this month and we'll give you a free gift that will make getting out in the hills even easier - for your knees at least! Check out the video below where features editor Phoebe Smith gives you the full details of this great offer. To subscribe to Trail, click here or visit www.greatmagazines.co.uk. brightcove.createExperiences();

The Alpkit Big Shakeout

LFTO News Team, 11 August 2011 16:43

Alpkit has teamed up with Thornbridge Outdoors to present the Big Shakeout - the UKs most exciting adventure festival - right in the very heart of the Peak District from October 14th to the 16th this year. It combines inspiration and perspiration over a diverse range of courses and experiences in the School of Adventure, before kicking back in the ...

The Trail Tall Tale - September - Results!

LFTO Features Team, 04 August 2011 13:32

In this month's issue of Trail we've given you two bizarre hill stories: The Lion the Lamb and a Ladder, plus The Bracing Battle of Adam and Eve. One of these unlikely events is the product of the Trail's over-active imagination, while the other is the gospel truth. But can you guess which is which? If you haven't seen the ...

Win the ultimate outdoor fitness package worth over £4000!

LFTO features team, 16 June 2011 10:00

To celebrate the launch of Outdoor Fitness Magazine, the UK’s first lifestyle title which takes a serious and adventurous approach to getting you fitter in nature’s gym, we are offering one lucky entrant the chance to win the Ultimate Outdoor Fitness package. Well-equipped with all the latest products from top leading brands – Boardman exclusively at Halfords, Wiggle, Glycine ...

Lakes and Dales set to grow

Hanna Lindon, 17 May 2011 10:41

Natural England has revealed plans to increase the size of Britain’s two northern National ParksThroughout May and June the government body is inviting people to comment on plans to broaden the boundaries for both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. Yorkshire Dales National Park is now to include the Orton Fells, the Northern Howgill Fells and Mallerstang to ...

Ultimate adventure: Get scared on a 612m mountain

Anonymous, 18 March 2011 16:36

The Scottish peak of Stac Pollaidh could never be called a wolf in sheep’s clothing: it actually looks terrifying, despite being just 612 metres high, which is small by Scottish standards. The boon here is that you can get onto Stac Pollaidh’s summit ridge within 20 minutes of leaving the convenient roadside car park. Anyone can have fun on this ...

Minister: "We got it wrong" on forests

Anonymous, 17 February 2011 16:03

The Government has today shelved plans to sell off state-owned parts of England's forest estate, following a massive public outcry against the idea.Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today told MPs: "I'm sorry. We got this one wrong."But she added that the Government would set up an independent panel to consider the future of forestry policy, and critics fear the plans may ...

LFTO Mountain Movie Award winner goes onto great things

Anonymous, 04 February 2011 14:21

The winner of LFTO’s 2009 Mountain Movie Award, terrybnd, has used the competition to launch a successful career in the outdoors. As well as receiving a contract with www.letsstay.co.uk, a group promoting tourism in key areas nationwide, he has also been approached to work with Visit Peak District and is successfully testing gear for Rab. Could our 2010 winner have ...

Leo Houlding in the Lakes

Anonymous, 18 January 2011 17:02

For this month’s Trail magazine, features editor Phoebe Smith headed to the Lakes to walk with Wildest Dream star and all-round amazing climber Leo Houlding. The result was the pub crawl of a lifetime, as you’ll see if you pick up the latest copy of Trail, in the shops Wednesday 19th. In the meantime, here’s the trailer for Leo’s new ...

Beware The Birds!

Anonymous, 12 January 2011 16:26

First, a word of warning. If you’ve just spent an evening peering through your fingers from behind the sofa at Alfred Hitchcock’s terrifying The Birds then stop here. Go no further. Do not watch this video. But if you’re fascinated by magnificent natural world spectacles, and want to find out where to walk to see the almighty display of 80,000 ...

Win a day on the hills with Sir Chris Bonington

Anonymous, 21 December 2010 16:45

Visitors to the Outdoors Show at London’s Excel, January 13-16th 2011, will have the chance to win a day of GPS training in the Lake District fells with a GPS expert, followed by a day on the hills with mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington. You’ll also be treated to a stay at The Mill Inn, one of the Lake District’s ...

Subscribe to Trail Running!

Anonymous, 07 December 2010 14:53

Due to popular demand, Trail Running is now available to subscribe to! That's right, no more sitting pressing the refresh button over and over waiting for news of the latest copy. No more paying off staff in your local newsagent to slip you a copy under the counter. All you have to do is subscribe online, sit back and wait ...

Free Wild Adventure mag with star writer

Anonymous, 03 December 2010 12:15

BBC’s Steve Backshall is the celebrity wildlife expert for our Wild Adventures magazine, currently available with Trail and next issue of Country Walking magazine. It’s packed full of great outdoor adventures – coastal walking, real ale rambles, wild camping with kids, and top winter walks – plus it’ll teach you how to build an igloo, make a bow and arrow, ...

Trail on Facebook – join up to win great prizes!

Hanna Lindon, 01 December 2010 12:18

Trail magazine has a brand new Facebook site! It’s already packed with exclusive video footage and behind-the-scenes photos, plus we’ll be posting daily news updates for those who like to keep up-to-date with the outdoors world. This is the ideal place for you to interact with the Trail staff, post your stories and outdoors snaps, and tell us what you’d ...

Poll: Treats for chocoholics

Anonymous, 23 November 2010 15:37

Everybody has a different weakness when it comes to chocolate on the hill. Some swear by gooey caramel, some by sticky nougat. Others won’t go out without a secret stash of M&Ms. Here in the Trail office we spend a good deal of time discussing our favourite treats, and now we want to know which you prefer. Go forth and ...