Mountain Journal

Grab a brew, kick back and relax with in-depth features, Alpkit news and tales of derring-do

Daring Deeds

Female trail runner in the winter mountains

A Farewell to Shorts

Daring Deeds
It's that time of year again when, with a wistful sigh, I move the hot weather running kit into the back of the wardrobe and start dusting off the ...
October 23, 2024
Boulderer on Not to be taken away - Rebecca Morgan

The Grit List - An ode to friction

Daring Deeds
The changing of the season has me rubbing my hands together in anticipation for the return of perfect gritstone conditions (it’s not just to keep m...
October 22, 2024
Trail runner

If you want to run, run

Daring Deeds
Something I was always told when I was younger, was how difficult it was to make friends as an adult. Stories like this meant that whilst I was an ...
October 22, 2024
Winter outdoor swimmer dressed in dry robe

It's a Zing thing

Daring Deeds
Why? Because the satisfaction of those cosy clothes, the hot water bottle, cupping a warm mug, eating that cake are all the greater for having been...
October 22, 2024
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Spotlight

Woman climbing in the Alps

It's all about Balance

Spotlight
We are focused on making gear that doesn’t cost the earth and is made to last. Because of this, you can come back to it season after season, year a...
October 22, 2024
Edale MRT team at work

Staying safe on the hill

Spotlight
A map and compass (and knowing how to use them!) Bring a map and compass in addition to your GPS or phone as a physical map can make it easier to p...
October 22, 2024

A guide to custom frame bags for bikepacking and cycle touring

Spotlight
Custom-made frame bags are your ultimate carrying system for bikepacking and cycle touring. They optimise every corner of your bike so you can carr...
October 15, 2024
Find out why the latest bike lights will give you the confidence to ride at night

Find out why the latest bike lights will give you the confidence to ride at night

Spotlight
High-power LED bike lights have profoundly changed our night riding experience. Advancements in LED and battery technology have made riding at nigh...
October 07, 2024
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Kudos

Geodesic family camping tent

Axiom is a group tent that gobbles up your kit

Kudos
Trek & Mountain have selected our Axiom 4-person tent for their tried and tested review this month. They describe Axiom as a 4-person, 3 season...
July 30, 2024
Lightweight waterproof trousers

Parallax waterproof trousers are the Editors lightweight choice

Kudos
Trek and Mountain compare our Parallax waterproof trousers against eight of the best lightweight waterproof trousers for summer hillwalking. With t...
July 30, 2024
Lightweight backpacking tent

Why a semi-geodesic tent is good for lightweight backpacking

Kudos
The Ordos 2 is a lightweight tent for backpacking.James Forrest, one of the UK's most high profile and experienced outdoor writers, tested the Alpk...
June 04, 2024
Best selling bivvy bag in UK

An affordable waterproof bivvy bag for taller users

Kudos
The Hunka XL is the larger version of our best-selling Hunka bivvy bag. In this review for Live for the Outdoors, James Forrest covers its design, ...
June 04, 2024
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Alpkiteers

Steph Wetherell

Steph Wetherell

Alpkiteers
Steph is a keen hiker with a passion for long distance paths, and always has a wish list of routes across the UK and further afield. She is based i...
June 06, 2024
Ed Pratt

Ed Pratt

Alpkiteers
Globe peddler, One wheelextraordinaire and adventurer based in the UK. Ed is a true adventurer, never shying away to explore our wild places in les...
June 06, 2024
Saoirse Pottie

Saoirse Pottie

Alpkiteers
Continental crosser, wildlife lover and gravel bike whisperer based in the UK. Saoirse is an Irish Lass that loves to explore new trails in new pla...
June 06, 2024
Lucy Allan

Lucy Allan

Alpkiteers
We are excited to announce that Lucy Allan will be joining our roster of riders for the 2024 season. Living in the Lakes, Lucy is used to the dema...
May 24, 2024
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