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REVIEW: Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2021

Despite Covid-19, 2021 has been a good year for outdoor literature. From inspiring new guidebooks to historical biographies, accounts of epic journeys to mountain-related fiction, the team at UKClimbing and UKHillwalking pick their stand-out titles of the last 12 months.
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ARTICLE: Trad Development Scotland 2018-21: North

Following on from South of the Great Glen, North of the Great Glen is the second of Peter Herd's articles documenting some of the recent trad climbing development in...
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VIDEO: I Am Capable - The Wanderlust Women Go Swimming

After experiencing injustice when hiking in the English countryside, Amira Patel decided she wanted to help create a safe space for Muslim women outdoors. She founded her own...
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Montane Pac Plus XT

Using 100% recycled GORE-TEX PACLITE® PLUS technology, the Pac Plus XT Jacket balances low weight and packability whilst still being rich in mountain features such as a helmet hood, 3 pockets and pit zips which can be used for venting when working hard climbing, scrambling or mountain walking.

Construction

  • 100% recycled 40 Denier GORE-TEX PACLITE® PLUS

Features

  • Fully seam taped construction
  • Fully adjustable roll-away insulated climbing helmet compatible hood with stiffened peak
  • Articulated arms for high reach movement
  • Full-length two-way YKK AQUAGUARD® front zip with internal storm flap
  • Two-way YKK AQUAGUARD® pit zips
  • Two map-sized, mesh-lined hand pockets with YKK AQUAGUARD® zips
  • External chest pocket with YKK AQUAGUARD® zip
  • Shaped cuffs with adjustable hook and loop tabs
  • Adjustable hem with cinchable drawcord
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COMPETITION: Win DMM 40th anniversary Christmas goodies

DMM is turning 40 years-old this year, and we have released a documentary to mark the occasion. In the video, we take a look at DMM past, present and...

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Same route, different season. Bede giving it some on his quest to tick the Last Temptation.
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Winter's back: BMC travel insurance is built for the mountains

Now loaded with Covid-19 cover for your adventures

BMC travel insurance comes in five policies: Travel, Trek, Rock, Alpine and Ski and High Altitude.

As the winter temps drop, who isn’t dreaming of bluebird snow days and heading off into the big mountains? This winter, BMC Travel Insurance has got you covered for Covid-19.

You can get cover with BMC Alpine and Ski insurance from just £78 for a week*

Make sure you're covered before you head off on your snowy adventures.

Our new Covid-19 cover includes:

  • £5,000 cancellation cover if you test positive for Covid-19 within 14 days of departure
  • Medical and repatriation Covid-19 related illness
  • Being denied boarding if you test positive for Covid-19 prior to your return home

Read more about the Covid-travel FAQs here

All of our policies also include the following cover:

  • 24-hour emergency assistance helpline
  • £10 million emergency medical cover
  • £100,000 Search, rescue and recovery cover

Full cover details are available at www.thebmc.co.uk/insurance

* Policy details: £77.53 for 7 days European Alpine and Ski policy up to age 69.  

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