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

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...

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...

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

A peak as famous as Ben Nevis, like many things of wide appeal, is trendy to...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perhaps the most important piece of dedicated hill walking gear, the hiking...

Knowing your back length lets you choose the right rucksack to fit your...

You’ve checked your roll mat, aired out your sleeping bag, and planned your...