Publication Date: 22 November 2019
FEATURES:
Summit Secrets
A veteran of over 80 high altitude expeditions, Jon Gupta gives expert advice on increasing your chances of summiting during your own trek or expedition
Bonington & Knox-Johnston
An extract from the book ‘Sea, Ice & Rock’ in which Chris Bonington and Robin Knox-Johnston sail to Greenland in search of unclimbed peaks
Elbrus North Side
Alun Richardson gives an account of an expedition he led for Jagged Globe to the remote north side of Europe’s highest peak
Yukon’s Grizzly Trail
Paul Hart signs up for one of the very first Arc’teryx Trips, and enjoys top-notch backpacking in Tombstone Territorial Park in Yukon province, Canada
GEAR:
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX
The latest version of Sportiva’s classic winter and alpine boot
Winter Climbing Shells
Eight of the best all-weather waterproof jackets on test
Six of The Best: Ice Axes
We choose six different models for six different occasions
Tested
Petzl Swift RL headtorch, Scarpa Mescalito approach shoes, Patagonia Black Hole duffle
SKILLS & ADVICE:
Packing for Winter
The essential gear you need for a typical day out mountaineering in winter
Trek Basics: Getting fit
Will Legon gives some advice for getting in shape for your first trek
Winter Mountain Leader
The Glenmore Lodge instructors describe the role of the Winter Mountain Leader and explain what’s involved in becoming one
PLUS!
£2,735 worth of top gear to be won in our 10th Anniversary Reader Survey & Competition