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Since Mountain Equipment began in 1961 we have been witness to an age of outstanding achievement and evolution in the history of climbing and mountaineering. In August 2011, the company celebrated its 50th year with the release of a short film that looks back on this remarkable period of history. This iconic British brand has been at the heart of mountaineering for ...

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Mountain Equipment celebrates 50 years with movie

LFTO News Team, 11 September 2011 22:41

Polar Training in Richmond Park

Ian Laurie, 12 January 2010 15:26

Team Endeavour is proud to be racing in the South Pole Race, to mark exactly 100 years since Scott famously raced Amundson to the pole. We are a three-man team led by Ian Laurie, a descendent of Lieutenant Henry Bowers - Henry Robertson (Birdie) Bowers was a member of Scotts original ‘Terra Nova’ expedition in 1912. Team Endeavour is one of 10 ...

Ben Fogle explores New Zealand

LFTO Features Team, 19 November 2009 12:04

If ever you needed a bit of added inspiration to visit one of the world's most stunning countries then this is it. These three short videos are from Ben Fogle's diary from down under. The three we chose show the diversity and some of the most naturally beautiful areas of the country from the sub-tropical waters of the Abel Tasman ...

New Video: Watch Squash Falconer leap off Mont Blanc

LFTO News Team, 12 October 2009 16:08

Last week we reported how former Lipstick Blonde Squash Falconer completed an expedition with fine style. After riding to Mont Blanc on a BMW GS F650 bike she then climbed the mountain before paragliding back to safety. In doing so she has managed to raise nearly £1,000 so far for Cancer Research UK. Now, for the first time on LFTO, ...

Survival in the Wilderness - open a pigeon with your bare hands

LFTO Features Team, 20 July 2009 15:25

Survival situations often force you to do things you'd normally avoid. One of these is opening up an animal or a bird to reach the most edible parts. On a pigeon the best meat is the breast meat. It's possible to locate the breast meat and remove it from the bone using only your hands. Scroll down to see survival expert Joe ...

Country Walking goes Fossil Hunting!

Nick Hallissey, 17 July 2009 09:00

It's an adventure special, so this month Country Walking is hunting for brilliant things in the British landscape: gold, truffles, gemstones, the Holy Grail - and fossils. Join expert geologist Sam Scriven on the Jurassic coastline of Dorset for a quick lesson in what to look for and how to get at it - and see the amazing dinosaur remnant ...

Video: Cliffhanger Festival taster...

LFTO Features Team, 18 June 2009 15:07

Whether it's bouldering, rock climbing, running, kayaking, skiing, assault courses or caving you're after, Cliffhanger 2009 is sure to give you that buzz. This huge festival takes place in Sheffield on July 11th and 12th and will feature the British Bouldering Championships and don't miss its massive bargain area with a host of outdoor products. Wanna whet your appetite? Scroll down ...

Hell On Scafell

gil_uk1, 09 June 2009 17:20

I took a team (half of them hill virgins) up Scafell Pike, for WaterAid Trail 100 Challenge. The Arctic June Weather was attrocious but coping with wet, freezing snow and strong north-easterly winds, combined with one of our members pulling her groin on the descent, everyone performed like true proffesionals, well done guys! Scroll down to see the video in full ...

Images of Scotland Pt.1

Lawman1965, 06 March 2009 15:32

Part One one of a two part series of images taken in the Glencoe area while the snow was still fresh and the weather great. Cameras used were a Canon 20D and a Pansonic Lumix LX2. Scroll down to see the video full size...

Snow holes, arctic marathorns and lucky koalas...

LFTO Features Team, 14 February 2009 08:00

This week we experience the extreme heat and the extreme cold. With the horror of the bushfires in Australia we at least find one heart warming story of rescuers saving a koala from the carnage. Back in the northern hemisphere we see what problems (and fun) snow can cause to those looking for a bit of adventure. Scroll down to ...

When an avalanche rolls under your feet and trekking in -32C...

LFTO Features Team, 17 January 2009 07:00

What happens when an avalanche starts under your feet? We've got two videos here showing you just that. We also have a climber who just won't give in, some nutters unicycling through the jungle, great use of Welsh countryside in The Hunt for Gollum trailer and two blokes trekking and camping in properly freezing conditions. These are some of the ...

Downhill longboarding and why to wear a cycle helmet...

LFTO Features Team, 03 January 2009 08:00

First weekend of the New Year and I trust you've nursed yourselves back to health after all the shenanigans and their after effects. Before reality takes hold and you have to enter the dreaded workplace again why not enjoy this selection of some of the best outdoorsy vids from the web this week. Here we feature people and animals loving the ...

At play in Baffin Island

Anonymous, 06 October 2008 16:30

As if we needed confirmation that climbers' lives are better than ours, here's more. Gorgeous footage of a bunch of them (charming French blighters, to boot) having a high time climbing up, jumping off and sliding down some of the world's most poster-worthy peaks, in Canada's Baffin Island. Baffin is the well-heeled BASE jumper's favourite hang-out thanks to its numerous ...

pen y gadair (Cader Idris) 360

cozy, 27 June 2008 16:06

A very short 360 degree view from the top of pen y gadair (cadar Idris) taken in october 2007. Have you checked out the Homemade Mountain Movie Awards yet? Have a look at the entries so far: it's a great way to pass a few minutes and it might inspire you!

Can Patagonia save the world?

Anonymous, 04 June 2008 10:55

A profile on Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, and his moral views which set an industry standard for ethical, environmentally friendly gear production. Learn about Patagonia’s 1% for the planet, and hear from the great Yvon himself – who, apart from founding a top gear company, also caused a small climbing revolution when he invented hexentrics, reinvented axes, pitons and crampons ...

Exclusive interview: worldwide walker Jason Lewis

Anonymous, 04 June 2008 10:52

Jason Lewis set out to cross the world using nothing but his own muscles - walking, rollerblading, kayaking, pedalling. He thought it might take him three years; it took him 15. When he returned to Blighty, Country Walking's Nick Hallissey caught up with him and together they set off for the Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire to find out what the whole ...

Waking up Brian

ptc, 17 May 2008 12:30

This is what greeted me when I stuck my head out of the tent at 0500. As seen from our camp at 1008m. Fantastic. The whole story is on my blog, linked from my profile. Have you checked out the Homemade Mountain Movie Awards yet? Have a look at the entries so far: it's a great way to pass ...

Mountain Gamboling: I think we invented a new sport!

Owen Bryan-Williams, 12 May 2008 23:15

A dizzying way to descend! Have you checked out the Homemade Mountain Movie Awards yet? Have a look at the entries so far: it's a great way to pass a few minutes and it might inspire you!

various clips

john_600cc, 08 February 2008 10:49

Oh, the flugel production is an in joke with JCM & Bigdug and my self...

Scrambling skills: two uses of the sling

Anonymous, 04 December 2007 10:31

Stuart Johnston MIC demonstrates two ways in which scramblers can use slings to secure themselves on harder routes, first by threading, and secondly using a block. Don't forget, if you've got any videos you'd like to share with the world you can publish them directly onto this website. Click here to do it now! (If you're having problems viewing this ...

Scrambling moves 3: secrets of secure finger holds

Anonymous, 04 December 2007 10:13

Small holds don’t just require strong fingers – a little finesse goes a long way too, as Stuart Johnston MIC explains. Don't forget, if you've got any videos you'd like to share with the world you can publish them directly onto this website. Click here to do it now! (If you're having problems viewing this video you may need to update to ...

Scrambling moves 2: flat foot friction

Anonymous, 04 December 2007 10:12

More friction in action as Stuart Johnston urges you to get familiar with the full grip levels available to you. Don't forget, if you've got any videos you'd like to share with the world you can publish them directly onto this website. Click here to do it now! (If you're having problems viewing this video you may need to update to ...

Scrambling skills: what is a jug hold?

Anonymous, 04 December 2007 10:06

LFTO.com’s scrambling authority Stuart Johnston MIC introduces the most reassuring thing in scrambling – the jug hold – and completely fails to resist the obvious innuendo. Don't forget, if you've got any videos you'd like to share with the world you can publish them directly onto this website. Click here to do it now! (If you're having problems viewing this video ...