Publication Date: 26 November 2016
ISSUE 76 – NOV 16
FEATURES
New England Trilogy
Team T&M hits the road in northeastern USA to climb three of New England’s most distinctive peaks – Mt Katahdin, Mt Washington and Camel’s Hump – in just five days
Dragon’s Tooth
Alun Richardson travels to Glencoe to visit a less-frequented winter route in this month’s Great British Days Out
The Bond
Exclusive extract from Simon McCartney’s brilliant new book about two groundbreaking climbs and the bond formed between climbing partners
Divine Providence
Tom Livingstone recounts a few days this summer when he climbed two of Chamonix’s most famous routes – Divine Providence on Mont Blanc and the American Direct on the Petit Dru
GEAR
Key Product: Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
The classic Patagonia insulation piece gets updated with the latest sustainable materials
Group Test: Ice Axes
We test out 15 ice axes, including both classic mountaineering axes and technical tools, in
this month’s big test
Preview: Petzl lightweight mountaineering gear
Overview of the latest ultra-lightweight Petzl gear, including the Altitude harness, Ride ice
axe, Leopard crampons and Laser Speed Light ice screws
On Test: Rab Xenon XT Jacket
A classic insulated jacket put through its paces
On Test: Arc’teryx Arakys
A lightweight approach shoe with some innovative features
On Test: Berghaus Ramche 2.0 Down Jacket
Class-leading mountaineering down jacket
SKILLS & ADVICE
Knowledge: Essential climbing moves
Pete Hill demonstrates some of the key moves needed for climbing and mountaineering
Masterclass: Outdoor photography
In part 2 of his series, Alun Richardson advises on getting out of auto mode, and explains how shutter speed, aperture and ISO are used to get the perfectly exposed picture
Masterclass: Winter skills
We look at some of the essential skills needed in winter, including self-arrest and building snow shelters
PLUS news, comment and the chance to win a Rab Zero G Jacket