Publication Date: 08 December 2016
ISSUE 77 – DEC 16
FEATURES
World’s Most Beautiful Mountains
Everyone’s got their favourite, but what do the experts think? We ask 10 leading mountaineers, writers and photographers to name their ‘most beautiful’ peak
Aonach Mor West Face
In this month’s Great British Day Out, Alun Richardson visits two classic routes on Aonach Mor’s west face, Golden Oldie and Western Rib
The Interview: Eric Jones
As the Welsh solo climbing legend finally hangs up his boots, Dan Aspel talks to the great man about a lifetime of adventurous exploits...
Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc
It’s the greatest ultra mountain running event in the world, but just what is it like to compete in the UTMB? Sophie Nicholson goes undercover at this year’s event, and very nearly finds herself on the podium…
78 Key Product: Rab Zero G
We test out Rab’s latest lightweight down
jacket, their first to use ultra high quality 1000-fillpower down
GEAR
Gear Of the Year
It’s been another great year for innovative and high-quality outdoor gear – we look back
over the past nine issues to recap on the products that won our Editor’s Choice awards and the gear featured in our Key Product reviews
On test: Lifeventure Thermal Protection
We try out three products aimed at keeping you warm, and possibly alive, this winter
On test: Arc’teryx Alpha SV Jacket
Arc’teryx’s all-conditions shell gets an update for thsi winter and we check it out to see if it’s still one of the best available
SKILLS & ADVICE
Knowledge: Crampon technique
This month we look at the basic techniques for walking and climbing in crampons
Masterclass: Avalanche Avoidance
Dave Hollinger from Glenmore Lodge gives us some timely advice on how to avoid getting caught in an avalanche
Masterclass: Outdoor Photography
In part 3 of his series, Alun Richardson delves further into your camera’s workings to help you get the perfect exposure
PLUS: news, comment and our Xmas Gift Guide for trekkers and mountaineers