On sale from October 8th
EIGHT reasons to buy Trail’s November issue!
SPECIAL ISSUE!
>British Mountaineering – a celebration
Trail tells the story of British mountaineering over the past 200 years, from the first steps in the Lakes to the highest mountains on earth. With exclusive content from Doug Scott and Chris Bonington, rare photos and nail-biting stories, this is a 30-page treat for the mountaineer in you.
>Scafell Pike the Hard Way
Yes, there is one… and you’re unlikely to see another person walking up England’s highest peak this way. PLUS read this and turn an ascent into an exploratory expedition.
>Our 3D guide to the Arrochar Munros
They may be a hop, skip and jump from Glasgow but these mountains are as wild and rugged as they come. Our 3D guide shows you how to tackle four stunning mountains in fine style.
>TRAIL’S 2009 Waterproof Guide
Trail’s technical editor Graham Thompson reviews 92 waterproofs to help you buy the jacket that most suits your needs. This guide covers general-purpose, multi-activity, lightweight, winter and children’s jackets and gives handy tips of what to look for. You’ll want it to rain!
>Master your GPS
… with our exclusive guide to getting the most out of our hi-tec little friends. Learn tips and tricks to unlock secret tools within your GPS which will increase its accuracy, make its use more efficient and demystify the tech-speak, making it a true tool of the mountains.
>Going off-path in Snowdonia
Join Trail Editor Matt Swaine on an exploratory walk amongst Snowdonia’s wild giants as he learns the secrets to planning the perfect route.
>Your guide to cracking navigation
How to improve your map reading skills and route planning in five easy steps.
> TRAIL Routes Special, Guest Edited by Doug Scott
Doug Scott – the first British man to stand atop Mount Everest – edits the choices of top mountaineers who recommend their favourite hill-walks in a special edition of Trail Routes. Their choices – from local stomping grounds to get away from the hard stuff to full-on mountaineering challenges – are accompanied as always with OS mapping.