Publication Date: 06 July 2017
INSIDE ISSUE 81…
FEATURES
Great British Mountain Days: The Black Mountain
Alun Richardson takes it a bit easier this issue with an untechnical but still spectacular walk in one of the Brecon Beacons’ most beautiful areas
Cover Feature: Mont Blanc Italian Route
Want to avoid the crowds – and rockfall – of the Goûter route? IFMGA Guide Ben Tibbetts describes the Italian normal route, which takes in a more remote and wilder side of the mountain
The Interview: Tommy Caldwell
Will Harris talks to the Yosemite free climbing legend and Dawn Wall hero about his life and climbs, and how failures come before success
Trekking Ladakh
Mark Richardson heads for northern India and the mountainous region of Ladakh where he embarks on two of the area’s best treks
GEAR
First Look: Lowe Alpine Superlight 30
Ultralight alpine pack tested
Group Test: 6000m Mountaineering Boots
High altitude boot shoot-out
Deuter Guide 40+ SL
Latest version of the classic pack
DMM Standard Scrambling Pack
Climbing gear for scramblers
Vaude Hogan SUL
1-2p backpacking tent
Montane Minimus
Lightweight women’s shell
Saxx underwear
Underpants with added support
Mountain Running Gear Guide
Clothing, shoes, packs and more
SKILLS & ADVICE
Knowledge: Moving together
Andy Townsend of Glenmore Lodge explains the use of one of the most essential techniques for mountaineering in the Alps and scrambling in the UK
Masterclass: Alpine progression
Had your first taste of alpine climbing and want to take it further? Will Harris outlines the skills and knowledge you’ll need to acquire to start climbing independently and on harder routes
Alpine Essentials: Crevasse rescue
Last month we looked at roping up for glacier crossings, and in this issue Pete Hill gives advice on performing crevasse rescue
REGULARS
Trailhead
Our action-packed front section, including: Expedition News (12,) Gadget of the Month (12), Talks & Events (14), Jordan Trail news (14), Books & Films (16) and more
Summit
Send in your best mountain photos and stories for a chance to win a great prize courtesy of SIGG
Trek Directory
Planning a trek or expedition in 2017/18? Then don’t forget to check out the leading trekking and expedition companies listed in our Trek Directory first!
Next Month
A sneak peak inside the next edition of Trek & Mountain, available in shops – and online – in early September
Peak Profile: The Eiger
The peak that has the most iconic north face in the world and one of the most colourful histories of any mountain