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FIRST LOOK: Deuter's Bombproof Guide Packs

 

We recently got a first look at Deuter's new versions of their classic range of packs: The Guide and the Guide Ultra.

Destination Guide How to Hike Sweden's Kungsleden Trail

A challenging multi-week route through the wilds of northern Sweden, the Kungsleden is one of the world's...

Book Extract - Upland: A Journey through Time and the Hills

In this extract from his new book Upland: A Journey Through Time and the Hills, Ian Crofton visits a Neolithic axe factory high above Langdale, and explores how our ancestors interacted with the hills many thousands of years ago. 

Expert Tips: How to Get Into Hill Running

Whether you're an experienced walker lacking confidence in your fitness, or a road runner dreaming of more engaging terrain, yet put off by the need for basic hill skills, the perceived barriers to hill running may seem insurmountable. But it's a lot more...

Understanding Ticks and Lyme Disease

Oh joy: it's tick season again. Most outdoor activists will be aware of Lyme disease, and may know someone who has contracted the illness. In this article Cory Jones of First Aid Training Co-operative explains the symptoms and treatment, how to avoid getting...

Bumblebee Bagging in the Cairngorms - How you can get involved

Outdoor folk can play an important role in the conservation of rare species in wild and remote places. Here Annie Ives, Project Officer for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, explains why a particular cold-adapted, mountain-dwelling bee...

Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc - Everything You Need to Know

Under Our feet - The Unappreciated Art of Upland Path Building

Mental Health Awareness in the Outdoors - Part 3. A Change of Culture

Painting Peaks with Landscape Artist Jamie Hageman


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Primus Ulti Stove System - Finally, a rival to the Reactor?

With the Ulti, Primus have released their first radiant burner system stove, a model made to perform in the toughest conditions. Robust, fuel-efficient and windproof, this powerful stove boasts an impressive boil time, making it a real contende...

Black Diamond Pursuit Carbon Z Poles

Robust and comfy to handle, the Pursuit Carbon Z is a premium pole at a price to match. There's a lot to like here, says Dan Bailey - and his favourite feature is the fixed length. Sometimes, less really is more.

TentMeals Dehydrated Food - plenty of bang for your buck

A small company based in Bangor, TentMeals offer a focused range of dinner, breakfast and trail snacks with an emphasis on healthy, all-natural, vegan ingredients. They squeeze a lot of calories into tiny packets, and in terms of...


Open Comp Win an Ulti Stove System from Primus

Primus is giving you the opportunity to make your summer camp all the better this year by offering one UKC user the chance to win an amazing Ulti Stove System 1.0

Open Comp Win a Pair of Trekmates Carbon Poles

Win a pair of our new Carbon Poles, our most light-weight walking pole yet. 

Open Comp Kangchenjunga 8586 Competition

Celebrate Joe Brown becoming the first Briton to climb over 8000m and you could win a Suunto sports watch of your choice!


Gear News & Press Releases

These are announcements direct from Manufacturers & Brands

Trail Clean Ups

Ellis Brigham have partnered with Keen footwear and Trash Free Trails to organise 4 trail cleans.

Jetboil® Expands Global Reach with the Launch of Genesis Basecamp System Isobutan

Introducing Cocoon Drybags & Accessories

Vertura: putting women first in the mountains


Latest Deals

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Petzl Connect Adjust Old vs New: what's the difference?

The Petzl Connect Adjust is a great bit of kit that makes life easier for climbers managing fixed anchors, abseiling, and lowering off. Simple and versatile, this adjustable lanyard has become a go-to piece of gear for sport climbing and multi pitch adventures.

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