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....
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....
New Balance’s Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 takes decades of learning and distils it into this exceptional trail running shoe. ...
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....
St Helena is a place where empires cast their prisoners and explorers sought answers in the stars. But the best way to explore the island’s history is along its trails. ...
More than 500 species of flora and fauna are found nowhere else but St Helena, in an ecosystem that could only arise from such a remote island. ...
Aaron Rolph and the British Adventure Collective attempt to become the first riders to complete the infamous GR20 across Corsica by mountain bike. ...
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 waters around the remote island of St Helena hide a world of wrecks, volcanic reefs, and marine life found nowhere else on Earth. ...
St Helena is one of the most remote places on earth. Here’s everything you need to know about getting there, what to do, and where to stay. ...
‘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. ...
Five new Post Box Walks on the South Atlantic island St Helena offer even more opportunities to explore one of the most remote and biodiverse islands on Earth. ...
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.’ ...
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’. ...
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. ...
Explore the Kii Peninsula, Japan’s spiritual and natural heartland, with its ancient pilgrimage trails, sacred shrines, lush landscapes, and tranquil hot springs....
Family, Fear, and Fresh Eyes in Antarctica: In Conversation with Xavier and Mila De La Rue...
Alex Roddie chats with polar explorer Lonnie Dupre about returning to Greenland two decades after completing the first ever circumnavigation....
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 is a powerful documentary film that highlights the transformative impact of cycling in overcoming life’s toughest challenges. ...
Ash Routen in conversation with climate advocate Sebastian Copeland, who has spent decades exploring the polar regions. ...
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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