Publication Date: 18 April 2019
INSIDE ISSUE 91…
FEATURES
Ed Hillary: History at the top of the World
In this extract from a new biography of Sir Edmund Hillary by Michael Gill, history beckons as Hillary and Tenzing head off from the South Col to the summit of Everest…
Cover Feature: Everest in a Flash
As a new type of rapid-ascent expedition uses technology and tactics to shorten the time needed to summit Everest, one of its proponents Lukas Furtenbach explains how it compromises neither safety nor ethics
The Interview: Kev Shields
Challenges found in the mountains helped Scottish climber Kev Shields overcome bullying, disability and depression – and today he is still pushing as hard as ever
7 Summits on 2 Planks In 2007, Swede Martin Letzter became one of only a handful of people to have skied the Seven Summits – Isabel M. Eidhamar talks to him about the experience
GEAR
First Look: Hilleberg Allak 3
Chris Kempster tests out the new 3-person version of Hilleberg’s popular geodesic tent, the Allak
Group Test: Three-Season Boots
With warmer weather on the way, Jon Doran tests out 10 of the best three-season walking boots on the market to see which ones are deserving of your cash
Tested:Petzl Meteor Will Harris tests out the updated version of Petzl’s popular Meteor helmet, which is now suitable for ski touring too
Tested: Deuter Exosphere 00 Jon Doran slips into Deuter’s latest synthetic sleeping bag, which features added stretch
Tested: GSi Microlite Flask Jon Doran warms up with two insulated flasks from GSi
Tested: La Sportiva Trango Tower Extreme Chris Kempster gets tooled up for ice climbing with La Sportiva’s latest boots
Tested: Asolo Greenwood GV Jon Doran heads into the Peak District hills to test out Asolo’s stylish new walking boots
Six of the Best: Ropes Will Harris chooses six different ropes for six different activities
Knowledge: How to navigate overseas
Dan Goodwin gives some pointers on how to find your way around abroad, when you don’t have the luxury of OS maps
Training Days: Walking awards, part 1
Al Halewood take a look at the range of walking awards available from Mountain Training and who they are suitable for
Kitcare part 4: Wool and synthetics
Ryan Waters continues his kitcare series with some advice on looking after wool and synthetic baselayers and softshells