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29th December 2016
Chris Townsend explains what gear he relies on during his winter camps in the Cairngorms, including the tents, sleeping bags, stoves and sleeping mats Tent A good winter tent needs to resist snowfalls and strong…
29th December 2016
Chris Townsend explains his approach to organising his pack for a trip to the hills in cold weather
19th December 2016
Chris Townsend reviews the best crampons on the market and takes us through what to look for when buying a pair
12th December 2016
Heather Morning, Mountain Safety Advisor with the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, shares her thoughts on striking the right balance in winter
23rd November 2016
Our resident gear expert, Chris Townsend, explains the ins and outs of headtorches and what to look for when buying one
19th September 2016
Walkers and climbers urged to take head torches and suitable clothes for autumn weather
30th August 2016
Gear Editor Chris Townsend explains what to look for when choosing a sleeping bag
25th August 2016
Gear editor Chris Townsend offers some invaluable advice on choosing the right footwear for you
24th August 2016
If you're looking to get into scrambling or want to improve your existing skills, look no further. Here, we define the grades, explain how to use your feet and find your way, plus, there's our…
24th August 2016
Ticked off the easy low-grade classics and want to take your scrambling skills up a notch? It’s time to start thinking about rope-work. Here we take you through the basics of belaying, with information from…
27th June 2016
Six 'fast & light' experts reveal the steps they take to keep their packweight down
