Field Journal
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
The new Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 is a versatile, cushioned trail shoe from New Balance. Daniel Neilson reports on two months of testing on various terrains....
Nina Caprez: Evolution of a Climber
Mark Bullock interviews climber Nina Caprez about her career, her recent film Andrea, and the impact a humanitarian disaster had on her family....
The Magic Puna
Sònia Colomo Sala tackles a remote high-altitude traverse in Argentina – because magic happens when you are out of your comfort zone, carrying 20 days of food on a mountain bike....
The Scenes Behind the Scenes
John Summerton joins Summit Fever Media on a packrafting recce to learn more about their methods – and why they’re the perfect new ambassadors for Ortlieb....
The Last Ride
What starts as a mission to climb and ski down the Seven Summits becomes something far more profound, asking fundamental questions about the future of our planet – and humanity....
Sure footing
New Balance’s Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 takes decades of learning and distils it into this exceptional trail running shoe. ...
The Mountains are for Sharing
Bee Leask has spent more than a decade climbing the mountains of Scotland. Early one beautiful morning, she slipped on a pair of the La Sportiva Prodigio Hike GTX and began a speedy ascent to the Cairngorm Plateau....
Rough with the Smooth
Aaron Rolph and the British Adventure Collective attempt to become the first riders to complete the infamous GR20 across Corsica by mountain bike. ...
Mother Nature
Skier Jess Clark goes on a ski-touring adventure in the French Alps with her mum Jane Gould – and chat with Sidetracked about the unique relationship between mother and daughter. ...
The Story of Design
‘Further. Faster.’ is Montane’s very ethos. We speak to Design Director Matt Kemp to understand how this ethos informs the designs of its products. ...
Soča Source to Sea
Carmen Kuntz in conversation with Rok Rozman on his new paddling guidebook to the Soča – and why this is crucial for its conservation. ‘To protect a river, you must know the river.’ ...
KEEN: Consciously Creating
With the new KEEN Targhee IV hiking boots, KEEN has eliminated the need for harmful glues and made a boot they hope will be the ‘last hiking boot you’ll buy’. ...
Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour 2025
Experience the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 across the UK and Ireland. Discover inspiring adventure films, from Antarctica to Mont Blanc, celebrating exploration and the human spirit. ...
Of A Lifetime
Family, Fear, and Fresh Eyes in Antarctica: In Conversation with Xavier and Mila De La Rue...
Returning to the Ice
Alex Roddie chats with polar explorer Lonnie Dupre about returning to Greenland two decades after completing the first ever circumnavigation....
New Heights
The Oreus Jacket is the first to use a proprietary synthetic insulation called Aetherm™, tested on the world’s highest mountains and in wet winters in Scotland. It’s one of the most versatile jackets Mountain Equipment has ever made. ...
Rider Resilience – The Film
Rider Resilience is a powerful documentary film that highlights the transformative impact of cycling in overcoming life’s toughest challenges. ...
A Darker Shade of White
Ash Routen in conversation with climate advocate Sebastian Copeland, who has spent decades exploring the polar regions. ...
Blundstone Trailblazers: Chunhee Lee
A Korean actor turned woodworker, Chun-hee rejected the hustle culture of Seoul and moved to the country to better connect with nature and himself. He started Hibrow as a lifestyle brand, embracing ‘enough-ness’ and a slower way of life. Whether he’s in the workshop, or camping under the stars, Chun-hee’s Blundstones take him to places where he can cherish every moment. ...
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