Hiking

For a long time, opting for vegan or the ‘eco’ version of something meant...

In the UK, walking trousers are in use for hikes throughout the year. There’s...

With a heavy focus on fell and hillwalking, the Scarpa Rush TRK GTX walking...

Sock supremos Bridgedale believe it’s the little things that make the biggest...

Working in the outdoor media industry, I get so immersed in its technical...

Looking above you, into a clear, star-speckled night sky, is not just a...

A fear of heights or of falling is a normal, rational response to being in a...

As outdoor accessory specialists, Trekmates are experts in the small things...

Mercifully, we’ve reached a point where women’s outdoor gear is...

Our advice is that if you need walking boots for technical terrain, paying more...

The key to walking boot longevity is user care. The demands of hiking are hard...

Despite all the technological advances in walking boot design, the traditional...

The best winter hiking boots offer unique qualities: reassurance and security....

Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability...

When it comes to mid layers, one fabric rules supreme: fleece. First developed...

An ice axe is possibly the most important piece of kit you’ll carry in the...

Crampons provide exceptional grip in snow and ice, but when should you put them...

Getting caught in a whiteout isn’t a mistake. Although mountain weather...

Whether you’ve just got into hiking or trail running, or you’ve been doing...

Some old-fashioned hikers might roll their eyes and groan at the suggestion of...

Jackets and base layers are what people tend to grab first when putting...

The hiking ‘mid layer‘ category is a very broad one. Much more so...

Even with lots of experience and meticulous planning, things can go wrong....

Beneath a 978m trig point – 3,209ft in old money – this summit mixes every...