In the January 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.
Fact or fiction - the Scientists say they're mountains shaped by glaciers, the Bosnians say they're huge hidden pyramids built by an ancient civilisation. Now, we like mountains, but we also like pyramids, so which is best? There's only one way to find out - in-depth scientific analysis of the facts...
Escaping the void - Trail's newest writer Dan Aspel gets a rare and exclusive interview with Joe Simpson and discusses Walter Bonatti, nearly dying on the Aiguille du Dru, the challenges of being an author, and that story from Peru.
Dream peak - Fairfield in the Lake District is this month's dream peak and is a great example of how familiarity can blind you to the beauty of a mountain.
Trail Talk
Your letters, faces of fatigue, Losts and founds, and a reassuring insight into the cleanliness of Trail readers.
Adventures
Team Trail go in search of excitement, thrills and adventure - wherever and whenever they may be found.
Cairngorms - think you've seen all a mountain has to offer? Think again. Dan Bailey re-visits Braeriach and is well rewarded for trying something different.
Lake District - 13 of the best ridges on offer in the Lakeland fells, from the predictably tame to the potentially terrifying.
Snowshoeing - Trail's Phoebe Smith strapped on snowshoes to explore the wintery Alps, discovering a monastic hostel, Mont Blanc, and a love for all things alpine in the process.
Skills
These are the skills you will need and should know. Read, learn, and be better at wht you do.
Winter hills - crampon and ice-ace sklls for walking in the white stuff.
Swolen hands - why you get them and how to avoid it.
Northern lights - where and when to see them.
Avoiding and escaping a bog - the muddy marsh kind.
Speak Welsh - how to pronounce the place names without offending the locals.
Gas cannisters - How to estimate the remaining gas and why you shouldn't invert your cannister.
Gear
The latest round up of releases and reviews from those in the know.
Christmas Gift Guide - The perfect prezzies for the loutdoor loving person in your life, even if that's you.
Alkit Kangri 300 - Is this geodesic tent the most cost effective 2-3 person ountain shelter on the market?
4 season boots group test - 8 pairs from Berghaus, Asolo, Boreal, Zamberlan, Mammut, Scarpa, La Sportiva and Aku are tested to head to head to see which are the best witer hill and mountain footwear.
Buyer's guide - Ice axes and crampons.
Routes
13 routes from around the UK including detailed guides and mapping, plus accompanying GPS data on LFTO.com.
ALL IN JANUARY'S TRAIL MAGAZINE - OUT NOW!
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