In the December issue of Trail magazine...
Out There
The latest news, events, stories and findings from the outdoor world in an easy to digest format free from artificial flavourings and preservatives.
Height matters - Trail discovered an old chart showing the perceived heights of mountains in 1840, a time when Kangchenjunga was the highest mountain known to man. Everest isn't even on there, but Ben Nevis is.
Happenings from high places - Plans to expand a national park, a random quote from a film set it the Scottish Highlands, and your chance to test your body at altitude - in Manchester.
Dream peak - Rhinog Fach in Snowdonia is the focus of the month's dream peak - see the "knobbly beast" in all its glory.
Trail Talk
Your letters, faces of fatigue, and an interesting collection of ghostly goings on from Facebook.
Adventures
If you spend enough time doing anything outdoors you're bound to stumble across an adventure sooner or later. Of course, Trail goes out actively seeking them so they can be shared in these very pages.
Central Scotland - the Monadhliath Mountains are one of Scotland's big secrets, primarily because it's a vast expanse of not a lot. But it's a wild and exciting expanse, as Trail discovered.
Lake District - The view from Coniston Old man at sunrise may be worth selling your soul for, but is it worth climbing out of a warm sleeping bag into the cold night at 1 in the morning? Without a doubt.
Brecon Beacons - Trail sent a serious expedition junkie to the Brecon Beacons in Wales to see if there was enough there to interest a more adventurous walker.
Skills
These are the things that any Trail reader will be glad to know - a bit like being at school but far more useful than algebra.
Bothying - Why, where and how to do it.
Trekking poles - The art of using them.
Sleeping bags - what the number mean.
Avoiding and escaping a bog - the muddy marsh kind.
Boot fitting - tips from an expert.
Masterclass - Snowdon's danger spots revealed.
Gear
The latest round up of releases and reviews from those in the know.
News - Products hitting the shops that you'll want to know about.
Rab Stretch Neo - Does this jacket come good on its promises?
Wild Country Zephyros 1 Tent - Budget, lightweight single-man tent from the Terra Nova brand.
3-4 season boots group test - 8 pairs from Berghaus, Zamberlan, Trezeta, Alt-Berg, Mammut, Scarpa, La Sportiva and Meindl are tested to head to head to see which offers the best year round performance.
3-season boots for £100 - boots from Regatta, Contour, Jack Wolfskin, Berghaus, Brasher, Hi-Tec, Lomer and Trezea do battle for Trail's Best in Test title.
Buyer's guide - phone apps for walkers.
Used and abused - team Trail's kit assessed.
Routes
13 routes from around the UK including detailed guides and mapping, plus accompanying GPS data on LFTO.com.
ALL IN DECEMBER'S TRAIL MAGAZINE - OUT NOW!