UKH Gear - REVIEW: Mammut Kento Advanced High GTX Boots
Sep 23, 2024 · T he Kento Advanced High GTX are light, supportive, comfortable and watertight. They are also competitively priced compared to similar styles of boot from the big name Italian brands. This is a B2-rated mountaineering boot, compatible with semi-automatic crampons.
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Montane are at their best when they're making super-light, super-specialist products, and the Alpine 850 Nano embodies that philosophy. It features a premium 850 fill power goose down that's bonded with gold particles - which isn't something you can say about many other jackets - and features Primaloft Gold in high moisture areas (although there's no actual gold in that - …
UKH Forums - Yorkshire legend passes away
Nov 1, 2024 · In reply to. Clwyd Chris:. Ah yes, the 1974 edition with a cover pic of AA leading Beeline in Rocky Valley! Inspirational, especially to those of us in the sixth form at Ilkley Grammar who could choose rock climbing in the games lessons.
UKH News - Jeff Kent Climbs 1000 English 1000-Foot Hills
Nov 7, 2024 · A lifelong hillwalker, Jeff was aware of classifications such as Munros and Nuttalls, a list of peaks of 2,000 feet and above in England. But since there is no land that high anywhere near his home, he developed an interest in 1,000-foot peaks, initially in Staffordshire, and discovered that most of them had never been identified as such.
UKH Articles - Bikepacking Scotland - Five of the Best Routes
Jun 21, 2023 · B ikepacking is one of the purest ways to discover Scotland off the beaten track, leaving no other trace than a few tyre marks. All the bikepacking adventures I have had here have created lasting memories, even though at times it was a steep learning experience. Scotland isn't an easy country to cycle in when it throws its weather at you.
Six Top Scottish Bothy Walks - Minus the Bothy Nights
Oct 19, 2020 · I n the unpredictable, all-pervasive world of coronavirus, opportunities to walk in the great outdoors have become increasingly precious. I certainly took for granted my freedom to roam the hills while researching routes for inclusion in my new book, Scottish Bothy Walks. But during early lockdown I quickly learned to appreciate the benefits of regular, bite-sized outings.
UKH Forums - Alpinetrek - UKHillwalking
Nov 29, 2019 · In reply to. IRad:. I've ordered from Alpinetrek loads of times. I've never had any issues with them, including on returns. It seems that most of the complaints on Trustpilot stem from them using Hermes to ship to the UK.
UKH Articles - How to Hike the Haute Route Pyrenees
Jul 23, 2020 · The HRP strikes a higher, wilder line closer to the watershed, although it also shares some mileage with both the GR10 and GR11. Some sections are waymarked, while others are pathless and rugged. Fewer people hike the HRP. All three are well-regarded routes, and I'd experienced bits of each on my 2016 visit.
UKH Articles - One Minute Mountain - ukhillwalking.com
From the lowest lake to the highest tarn: It's widely known that Wastwater, at the foot of the massif, is the deepest lake in England at around 80m, but you might not know that these mountains are also home to the highest standing water in England. Broad Crag Tarn on Scafell Pike (not Broad Crag, confusingly!) lies at an elevation of about 820m, but nearby Foxes Tarn on Scafell is at a similar ...
UKH Gear - REVIEW: Berghaus Revolut Active Walking Shoes
Dec 15, 2023 · W hen heading out into the hills, one of the most important decisions to make is your choice of footwear. As every walker knows, a good pair of boots or shoes will keep you comfortable, whereas a bad pair could really ruin your day. Berghaus says that the Revolute Active is 'built on the foundation of trail shoes' and, as I have spent most of the last few years, including the recent hot summer ...