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Dawn on Scafell Pike

10 common winter hiking mistakes and how to avoid them

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

Hiking | 20 01 2023

Scafell Pike & Sca Fell from Kirk Fell with LFTO 3 Peaks logo

Scafell Pike: 3 Peaks Challenge guide

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

Hiking | 16 01 2023

Snowdon with LFTO 3 Peaks logo

Snowdon: 3 Peaks Challenge guide

Snowdon. Misconceptions cling to it like its own malignant weather systems....

Hiking | 16 01 2023

Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100 on wrist

Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100 review

Casio’s professional series of Master of G watches stretches back to...

Hiking | 11 01 2023

Suunto 9 Peak Pro being worn on a wrist

Suunto 9 Peak Pro review

This sleek stylish outdoor accessory couldn’t possibly be hardy enough...

Hiking | 09 01 2023

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North East Face of Ben Nevis Scotland

3 Peaks Challenge: Everything you need to know

Welcome to our big guide to the 3 Peaks Challenge. Here, you’ll find all the...

Hiking | 06 01 2023

Hiker with on Scafell Pike with snow and full moon

How to walk at night safely

You might be planning to hike during the darkest hours with a head torch...

Hiking | 04 01 2023

Two hikers in Three Tarns and Scafell range, Lake District in winter

10 tips for first time winter walkers

The winter mountains are spectacular; a cloak of snow lends our modest UK hills...

Hiking | 03 01 2023

Hiker taking a photo with smartphone, Nantlle Ridge Snowdonia North Wales

How to take great outdoor photos with a smartphone

It’s often said that the best camera is the one you have with you, and in the...

Hiking | 03 01 2023

Man using ice axe in snow on a mountain

The best ice axes reviewed (2023)

An ice axe is an essential piece of winter kit for staying safe in the...

Hiking | 29 12 2022

The best crampons and ice grippers for winter walking and mountaineering

The best ice grippers and crampons reviewed (2023)

When snow and ice turn the mountains into beautiful white winter shapes, they...

Hiking | 28 12 2022

Hikers on Seat Sandal Lake District in winter

Winter hiking tips

When snow falls, it’s time to run for the hills. Along with the immense...

Hiking | 21 12 2022

Hiker climbing along Sgurr Alasdair with Loch Coire below

How to pack your backpack for a winter hike

The hills under snow and ice can be extremely unforgiving (especially in...

Hiking | 21 12 2022

Nimsdai Purja

Osprey Mutant Nimsdai 90 backpack review

Mountaineering Superman Nimsdai Purja teams up with Osprey to create the Mutant Nimsdai 90 pack. How good is it? Our gear editor takes a look

Hiking | 12 12 2022

Pouring coffee while wearing an Rab insulated jacket

The best insulated winter jackets reviewed (2023)

Chunky baffled down jackets or synthetic belay parkas are the most effective...

Hiking | 01 12 2022

Pulling on winter gloves

The best winter gloves reviewed (2023)

Cold hands can be misery making, so when the chill comes to the mountains a...

Hiking | 30 11 2022

Ben Weeks wearing BAM Zero 73 Fleece jacket

Review: BAM 73 Zero Recycled Fleece Jacket

Environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices are no...

Hiking | 29 11 2022

UK hiker standing on a hill looking at landscape

Our guide to Blacks’ 2022 Black Friday sale

When combining the might of Blacks, Millets, and Ultimate Outdoors, you get...

Hiking | 29 11 2022

Rocky trail with Aoraki Mt Cook in the background

Our guide to Alpinetrek’s 2022 Black Friday sale

Alpinetrek has been around since 2006, beginning in Germany and is now one of...

Hiking | 29 11 2022

Black Friday

Black Friday 2022: Our guide to the best outdoor gear deals

The best outdoor gear usually carries a considerable price tag because it is...

Hiking | 29 11 2022

Hiker walking along track in Glencoe

Our guide to Cotswold Outdoor 2022 Black Friday sale

Cotswold Outdoor has been around in the UK for a few decades now and has grown...

Hiking | 29 11 2022

Waterproof gloves displayed on hiking poles in the mountains

The best waterproof gloves reviewed (2023)

Waterproof, insulated gloves are essential for any climber or winter sports...

Hiking | 24 11 2022

Best winter waterproof jackets

The best winter waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

When winter rolls around, UK mountains can become a battleground: walkers vs...

Hiking | 24 11 2022

AKU Tribute II GTX on a cliff edge

AKU Tribute II GTX review

It’s subjective of course, but modern takes on classic buildings is a...

Hiking | 17 11 2022

Woman in hiking waterproof clothing with map

A guide to waterproof fabrics

One thing you can guarantee if you’re hillwalking in the UK is that you’ll...

Hiking | 10 11 2022

Walkers on a mountain ridge using a phone

The best navigation apps and hiking apps (2023)

The use of smartphones as navigation tools (alongside a map and compass, of...

Hiking | 09 11 2022

Silva Terra Scout

First look: Silva’s sustainable Terra Scout headtorches

Sustainability is one of the key considerations when buying modern outdoor kit,...

Hiking | 07 11 2022

Buying guide: hiking rucksacks

A guide to rucksacks and hiking backpacks

Whether you’re carrying the bare minimum of supplies for a short walk on...

Hiking | 27 10 2022

Hiker on a summit with Osprey Sportlite 30 rucksack

Osprey Sportlite 30 hiking backpack review

It's hard to see how Osprey could have made a better and more solid, simple daysack than the Sportlite 30.

Hiking | 21 10 2022

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