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4th March

Review Mammut Perform Down Bag -7

Available with either down or synthetic fill, and in different models for men and women, Mammut's Recovery Series of sleeping bags feature a wider cut for a more relaxed and less restrictive night's sleep. This design has both pros and cons, says Dan Bailey. Here he tests the midrange down bag...

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Fri Night Vid Best of the West - Classic Hueco Tanks Bouldering Flick

This week's Friday Night Video is the classic bouldering film Best of the West. Set in Texas' Hueco Tanks, the film stars Chris Sharma, Boone Speed, Steve Maisch, GP Salvo, Jason Kehl, Mike Beck, Tim Kemple and more. A mixture of great bouldering footage, interviews, high V grades and some funny haircuts make this a fun, nost...

6 26 Feb

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Watch Live: French Alpinists Livestream New Route on West Face of Les Drus

Four French alpinists and members of the Chamonix-based Groupe Militaire d'Haute Montagne (GMHM, French high mountain military group) Caporal Léo Billon, Sergent Sébast...

10 20 Feb

Fri Night Vid Mason Earle's Offwidth Battle - Part Two

This week's Friday Night Video is a conclusion to a previous film in which Mason Earle attempted the first ascent of a 'pure inverted grovel.' In the previous episode, Mason ticked everything in Joshua Tree that was thrown at him, except for...

4 19 Feb

Video Lockdown Training Ep. 6 - Advanced Fingerboarding Pt. 2

This week's episode of Lockdown Training Discussion sees Neil Gresham, Maddy Cope and Louis Parkinson tackle the topic of advanced fingerboarding by answering viewer's questions.

18 Feb

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Best of the West

Chris Sharma's return to Hueco after 7 years, back in early 2005. A bouldering film that stars Boone Speed, Steve Maisch, GP Salvo, Jason Kehl, Mike Beck, Tim Kemple and more.

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Interview In pursuit of purity: going solo on the Winter Bob Graham Round

What does it take to run a Bob Graham Round in winter, alone? How has the experience changed...

14 25 Feb

Training Using Boards for Training - Introduction and Warming Up

In this new series about the nuances of training on boards, Neil Gresham breaks down everything from how to warm up, different training methods, to planning sessions, and technique.

24 Feb

A Scotsman's Duty

Gordon Smith writes about Scottish winter and alpine climbing adventures from the mid-seventies... In my day walking up the Allt a' Mhuilinn to the CIC Hut from the distillery was a horrid, mucky business. Bog-trotting was what we called it and often we wore wellies to...

22 24 Feb

Digital Feature An Oral History of the First Winter Ascent of K2

On 16 January 2021, against the backdrop of a global pandemic, a ten-strong all-Nepali team made history in more ways than one. One Magar and nine Sherpas started out in three separate teams, but united to reach a common goal. With...

2 22 Feb

Desert Island Peaks: Toby Archer

If you were marooned alone, with only a few hills for company, which would you choose? For a bit of lockdown fun we've posed this question to some UKH contributors. Here star gear reviewer Toby Archer sharpens up his winter tools for some of the greatest snowy...

2 22 Feb

Digital Feature Marmot Photography Awards 2020

Facing the Samsara: Indian Women Climbing High

Phil Davidson Obituary - Top Lad

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Black Diamond Raven Pro axe

With its light weight and refined design, the updated Raven Pro is a joy to handle, says Dan Bailey. Whether you're winter walking, ski touring, or climbing something big but non-technical overseas, this is one satisfyingly ergonomic ice axe.

7 23 Feb

Mountain Equipment Kinesis Range - the ultimate softshell?

For this season Mountain Equipment have refreshed their Kinesis range, offering two new legwear options as well as an updated jacket. Among the current generation of lined softshells the Kinesis is hard to beat, says Dan Bailey,...

27 16 Feb

Lowe Alpine Halcyon 35-40 Pack

Whether you're winter or alpine climbing, hillwalking or out on a minimalist backpacking trip, the Halcyon is a tough and well-designed all-rounder at a price it's hard to argue with, says Toby Archer. But it'd be good if they could improve the axe...

5 12 Feb

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Open Comp Win 6 Mammut Sender quickdraws

Win a 6 pack of the new Mammut Sender quickdraws.

10 22 Feb

Open Comp Win a DexShell Sock bundle

DexShell may be a new brand to some UKC and UKH readers. However, their range of waterproof socks, gloves and hats already have a big following amongst many cyclists, mountain bikers and runners in particular.

8 Feb

Winner announced WINNER - Win a Montane Alpine Spirit GORE-TEX Jacket with Summit Financial Services

For over 22 years Summit Financial Services has provided life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover for climbers & mountaineers

4 Jan

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Jetboil Stash all-in-one Stove System

The Stash is the lightest all-in-one backpacking stove system that Jetboil has ever made.

4 Mar

Deals on Scarpa walking boots and climbing shoes, save 30%

Kailash Plus GTX now £139, save 30%!

3 Mar

New Mammut Sender Quickdraws and 4 Slide Harness

The Sender quickdraws and 4 Slide Harness from Mammut are brand new for this season. The 4 Slide Harness comes in at just £55, making it a very affordable option.

6 1 Mar

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Save 35% on selected rock climbing shoes

Save 35% on Five.Ten and Evolv, plus deals on women's Boreal Jokers and La Sportiva Finales

1 Feb

Save over 30% on top brands at Outside

Time to stock up on winter bargains - wrap up with down jacket deals or tramp out whatever the weather in bargain boots and waterproofs.

28 Jan

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Customer Service Administrator, Ultralight Outdoor Gear, Billingham

Join a company that's going places. Ultralight Outdoor Gear is a growing retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment for backpacking, trekking, adventure racing and adventure travel based on Teesside. The company evolved out...

3 Mar