The Lakeland 100 - UTLD - 2025
As far as I’m aware, the Lakeland 100 is the most prestigious ultra running event to take place in the UK, and is a must for any ultra runner to...
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The Lakeland 100 - UTLD - 2025
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The Fellsman 2025
Distance: 61.08 Miles / 98.3km Climb: 12,579 ft / 3834 meters Elapsed Time: 16:21:52 After experiencing and completing my first Fellsman last year, I was drawn to coming back for...
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Tested - La Sportiva Aiguille Down Jacket - Wetherlam Summit Camp
At the weekend (26/10/2024) me and my good friend Tom decided to head up to the Lake District for a night in the fells. One reason behind the trip is...
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13 Valleys Ultra Race Report - DNF
Distance: 82.93 miles/133km – Elevation: 16,240ft/4949m – Elapsed Time: 26:59:37 On Friday 27th September, at 18:00, I started my watch and ran under the start line of the 13 Valleys...
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Tested - Mountain Equipment Atmo Jacket
The Atmo Jacket is Mountain Equipment’s latest lightweight, DRILITE waterproof designed specifically for climbers. Weighing just 360g (medium) the Atmo jacket has a stripped back feature set while remaining durable...
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The Fellsman - 60th Anniversary
Distance: 61.22 miles / 98.52km Elevation: 12,258 ft / 3736 meters Time: 17:45:59 On Saturday 27th April I took part in the 60th year anniversary of The Fellsman, a 61...
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Camp Out with Nemo
Spring has finally sprung and warmer weather campers have started to emerge from hibernation (myself included). After months of planning adventures and getting giddy about heading into the hills, I...
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The OMM Kamleika
Me at the finish of the Lakeland 50 Ultra 2022 – Photo by Olivia Crankshaw The Kamleika jacket is a waterproof running jacket produced by the brand OMM, a brand...
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Kyrgyzstan Ski Touring
I recently went on a group trip to the Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan organised by Alpine Guides. Had an amazing time with a great bunch of people, half of...
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Scottish Winter Climbing - Jan 2024
With a winter climbing itch to scratch and some very cold temperatures forecast in the Cairngorms Myself and two of my regular climbing partners Lukasz & Martin headed up to...
Will Smith |
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LEARN & WIN! A Black Diamond Avalanche Transceiver
We have teamed up with Black Diamond to offer one keen backcountry skier a Black Diamond Recon X Avalanche transceiver. All you have to do is read our guide to...
Will Smith |
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Snowy Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Sunday 3rd December 2023 After both mine and Andy’s plans fell through for the weekend, we found ourselves with a free Sunday, which we decided to fill with a snowy...
Charlie Symonds |
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Petzl ALPEN ADAPT Crampon System
Traditionally Crampons have been separated into 3 categories: C1 or ‘strap’ crampons go with B1 boots. They require no special features on the boot thanks to their flexible strap attachment...
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