Trek & Mountain

6 days ago | trekandmountain.com | Chris Kempster

News, Talks & Events, Adele Pennington, Adriana Brownlee, Base Camp Festival, Everest South-West Face, Himalayas, Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite2025 marks a very special anniversary for British mountaineering, in that it is half a century since the groundbreaking expedition led by Sir Chris Bonington to summit Everest via the unclimbed South-West Face.

2 months ago | trekandmountain.com | Alun Richardson

All Skills, Scrambling, Scrambling, Skills & AdviceIn the first of a 2-part series, in association with deuter, Alun Richardson advises on the essential knowledge you need to start scrambling…At the top of the Chasm Face, a classic grade 3 scramble on Glyder Fach in North Wales, I stepped towards the edge and looked down the line of our ascent. The steep drop left me with a question – was it a scramble or a rock climb?

Mar 18, 2025 | trekandmountain.com | Chris Kempster

Clothing, Gear reviews, Insulated Jackets, Sponsored Combining the warmth of down with the wet weather performance of synthetic insulation, we try out two new jackets that use Primaloft’s latest loose fill technologies… Being based in one of the wettest parts of the UK on the west coast of Scotland, Team Trek & Mountain appreciates gear that works well in damp conditions, so we were excited to test out two new jackets from Rab and Adidas that are built around the latest, cutting-edge...

Mar 12, 2025 | trekandmountain.com | Chris Kempster

The Targhee has been one of the most enduring models in the Keen range, having first appeared a full two decades ago, and this fourth incarnation of the Targhee retains the tried-and-tested formula of a rugged design combined with the Original Fit that has won Keen so many friends over the years. The blurb for the Targhee IV however, highlights two areas that this latest incarnation excels in, and that’s durability and sustainability.

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.