Trek & Mountain

Publication Date: 22 June 2023

FEATURES

Alternative North Coast 500
In an extract from his new book ‘Bikepacking Scotland’, Mark Stitz describes an alternative route to the NC500 that’s ideal for bikepackers 

Cover Feature: Dolomites Alta Via 2
In the first of a 3-part article, Alun Richardson takes us along the longest and most varied trail in the Italian Dolomites  

Wadi Rum Trail
A new circular trail has been created in Jordan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site –Tony Howard describes what trekkers can expect 
 
Reader Report: Tour de Monte Rosa
As a prelude to a planned ascent of the Breithorn, T&M reader Peter Goodair joins an organised trek around the second highest peak in the Alps  

SKILLS & ADVICE

Knowledge: Knots & hitches, part 3
Alun Richardson demonstrates the Italian hitch, French prusik and Klemheist, and advises on when to use them

Masterclass: Via ferrata skills
Pete Hill gives an overview of the different types of obstacles you might encounter on via ferrata routes

Expedition Medicine, Part 20: Female focus
Dr Charlotte Verney advises on issues experienced by women on expeditions

GEAR

First Look: Vango Apex Geo 200
An affordable 4-season tent that’s made from recycled plastic 

Group Test: Lightweight Technical Shells
Whether scrambling in the UK or peak bagging in the Alps, we test out eight shells that’ll do the job

Petzl NAO RL
Major update to Petzl’s high-end reactive lighting headtorch

The North Face Technical Hike Collection
Overview of The North Face’s new hiking range