Publication Date: 27 March 2025
FEATURES
Leo Houlding in Antarctica
In an extract from Alastair Lee’s new book on Leo Houlding, we revisit the groundbreaking expedition to climb Ulvetanna
Cover feature: Forcan Ridge
Adele Pennington describes a grand winter’s day out on one of Scotland’s best ridges, located in Glen Shiel
K2 Base Camp trek, part 2
In the second part of his report, Alun Richardson describes arriving at the base camps of both Broad Peak and K2 itself
Austria’s Zillertal
T&M readers Lorna and Cara put into practise what they’ve learned during their training days with us to climb a 3000m peak in Austria
GEAR
First Look: Keen Targhee IV
The latest incarnation of the boot first launched back in 2005
Group Test: Winter Mountaineering Shells
Jon Doran test out eight jackets that are ideal for winter mountaineering in the UK
Rab Khroma Converge Jacket and Diffuse Pants
Will Harris and Tom Ripley put Rab’s latest ski mountaineering gear through its paces
Jack Wolfskin Prelight Vent 20
We test the smallest in JW’s new range of lightweight packs
Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45
A tough container that’s part of Gregory’s gear storage system
SKILLS & ADVICE
Knowledge: How to... Deal with hypothermia
Will Legon advises on what to do – and what not to do – if a member of the public or your group is hypothermic
Masterclass: Winter Progression, part 2
Will Harris gives some pointers to anyone wishing to progress onto higher grade winter routes
PLUS!
Win a Montane Torren Jacket worth £300