Amanda Travis

Chamonix

Sub Editor at Trek & Mountain

Canadian girl living in Chamonix with a love of mountains, waterfalls, the ocean and all things nature!

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Trek & Mountain Xmas Gift Guide 2024

Nov 29, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

Crafted for fast-paced hikes and scrambles, the Aeon LT 5 is ideal for stashing essentials and keeping your upper body free for ultimate mobility over tough terrain. Providing 5L of secure storage, this low-profile belt pack is lightweight and pre-curved for a stable, comfortable fit and reduced bounce. The cushioning Air Contour™ lumbar pad is covered with a breathable open mesh, encouraging airflow and keeping you cool during high-energy ascents.
The ultimate wild camping breakfast!

Sep 18, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Nutrition, Product News, Skills & Advice, breakfast wrap, SPAM, wild camping When you’re out camping In the British hills, there’s no better way to start your day than with a hearty breakfast – and SPAM® Chopped Pork And Ham is the magic ingredient for Keeping It Real! A unique blend of shoulder pork and leg ham, SPAM® is the perfect bacon alternative for breakfast, whether used in a traditional SPAM® and eggs fry-up, in a bun with a dollop of tomato sauce, or in Trek & Mountain’s very...
Sir Chris Bonington turns 90 and vows to fulfil promise to Doug Scott

Aug 7, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, UK news, Berghaus, Doug Scott, Sherpa Heritage House, Sir Chris BoningtonBritain’s most famous mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, has marked his 90th birthday by vowing to fulfil a promise he made to his late friend and climbing partner Doug Scott. Now unable to climb in the great ranges of the world, he will instead support a project that is aiming to preserve and celebrate the traditions and way of life in the Himalaya.
Less than a month to go to the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team Annual Charity Challenge

May 14, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Talks & Events, Moffat Mountain Rescue TeamIt’s less than a month until the 2024 Moffat Mountain Rescue Team Annual Charity Challenge. The team’s most important fundraising event of the year is scheduled to take place on 9th June and will celebrate the landscapes of Moffat and feature Donald’s, Dales & Tops.
Spring ’24 Product Showcase

Apr 11, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Product News, Alpkit Halogen, Alpkit Ultra 1, Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX Shoe, Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5, Exped Mira II HL, Helinox Chair Zero, Jetboil Sumo, La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike GTX, Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26, Montane Composite Hooded Down Jacket, Mountain Equipment Atmo, Mountain Equipment Mirrostat 7.0 Mat, Petzl CORAX, Rab Torque Mountain Pants, Silva Expedition NEO, Vango Denali Pro 60:70 With warmer weather on the way, we take a look at some the season’s best new...
Arc’teryx Alpine Academy returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Apr 5, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Talks & Events, Training & Courses, Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2024, chamonixThe 13th edition of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc July 4 – July 7, 2024 for four days packed with alpine education, inspiration, and community. Arc’teryx have announced the return of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy for its 13th edition.
Primus-Silva celebrates three top awards

Mar 25, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Product News, Primus-Silva, Product of the Year, Silva Free 1200 XS head torch, Silva Terra Expedition S compassSwedish company Primus-Silva is celebrating three major awards, including the coveted Product Of TheYear Award, in the UK Outdoor Industry Awards announced at this year’s OIA Conference. The Awards are split across ten categories, with Product of the Year being awarded to the overall outstanding product.
Best of British - 20 Epic Mountain Adventures To Do This Year

Mar 25, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

All Featured Stories, Features, Magazine, Special Features, A’Chir traverse, An Teallach, Aonach Eagach, Bannau Sir Gaer, Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe, Blencathra, Brecon Beacons, Cadair Idris, Cairngorm 4000s, Fan Bryncheiniog, Garbh Bheinn of Ardgour Pinnacle Ridge, Glen Rosa Round, Glencoe, Great Gable, Highlands, Isle of Arran, Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, Jack’s Rake, Lake District, Langdale, Liathach, Loch Mullardoch Round, Nantlle Ridge, Napes Needle, Needle Ridge, North Wales, Northwest...
Women’s Mountaineering Mentorship Programme - successful applicants announced!

Feb 12, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Training & CoursesOut of a strong field of applicants, we’ve selected two brilliant women to attend our inaugural programmeBack in issue 118 (Sep/Oct ’23) we launched our new initiative to encourage women to push their mountaineering pursuits further, and help even up the imbalance between the numbers of men and women reaching the pinnacle of mountaineering, whether that’s going on cutting-edge expeditions or gaining guide or mountaineering instructor status.
T&M ‘Mountain Quiz and Pizza night’ at Fort William Mountain Festival

Feb 12, 2024 | trekandmountain.com | Amanda Travis

News, Talks & Events, Fort William Mountain Festival, Mountain Quiz and Pizza nightIt’s less than a week to go to Trek & Mountain’s ‘Mountain Quiz and Pizza night’ at Fort William Mountain Festival, and there’s only a few tickets left!Come along for our annual quiz and pizza event on the last day of Fort William Mountain Festival, on Sunday 18th Feb! This year it’s perfectly timed for you to come off the hill, straight in to the Highland Cinema for pizza, chips and potato bravas.