In January 2018 mountaineer Élisabeth Revol’s rescue after becoming the first woman to summit Nanga Parbat (8,126m) in winter made headlines around the world. Tragically, Élisabeth’s climbing partner Tomasz Mackiewicz did not survive, and the world watched - and judged - in real time as the rescue effort unfolded. To Live is Élisabeth’s side of the story, and it’s a hard read….
Read MoreWeight is one of my biggest considerations when choosing new gear, so when the team at Rab asked if I’d like to review the super lightweight Flashpoint 2 waterproof jacket my answer was a definite yes please…
Read MoreThe subject of this year's Women's Climbing Symposium was Inspiration, so I was excited to find out more about what inspires the women at the WCS by running an interactive session. The results were fascinating, and especially useful for those who would like to engage more women and encourage them into sport and the outdoors...
Read More"I’m still trying to figure out what being an adventure photographer entails. I photograph anyone who’s really dedicated to their sport. I’m interested in people’s posture, how graceful they are and how they almost become one with their sport..."
Read MoreI met Ronnie at Alpkit’s HQ and showroom, a warehouse heated by two huge red enamel woodburning stoves. Ronnie’s desk is on a mezzanine, surrounded by swatches and prototype garments. Ronnie is Senior Clothing Designer, and a keen climber, which means she's able to test all of the products she designs...
Read MoreI met Gemma on an atmospheric day at Stanage Edge in the Peak District, UK. Emerging through the cloud I find her perched in the boot of her car surrounded by an array of old and new gear. Gemma is Training Coordinator at Rab and Lowe Alpine. It’s perfect for Gemma, as she explains...
Read More"In sport psychology we work a lot with a vision or a goal. Just thinking about how we can reach it makes us focus more... If you have a goal, it actually makes you move forward a lot..."
Read MoreFour pitches into Sonjanikka, a multipitch sea cliff route that Kate Ayres and I are climbing as a team, we take a lunch break high on a ledge. I took the opportunity to talk to Kate about how she became a mountain guide, and what the job involves...
Read MoreWherever you're planning your adventure there are likely to be qualified guides whose expertise can help you get the most out of your trip. Mountain guides, Kate Ayres and Kim Jackson outline five reasons to hire a guide...
Read MoreOur pick of Sidetracked Volume 7 - Mayan Smith-Gobat & Ines Papert: Riders on the Storm...
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