Mountain Journal

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

Daring Deeds

Cycle touring on the Dalton Highway

Al Humphreys Moment of Kindness

Daring Deeds
Perhaps the greatest delight of all my travels has come from the kindness of strangers around the world. I've traveled to almost 90 countries, and ...
November 11, 2024
Bivvying photo - Georgie Duckworth

Bivvying with the family

Daring Deeds
If I could take a snapshot of our summer, it would be sitting in the evening sunshine beneath the towering summit of Kellejoch mountain in the Aust...
November 01, 2024
Rider on the Alps Divide

Riding the Alps Divide

Daring Deeds
From the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast of Menton to the serene shores of Lake Geneva, this route promises challenge, beauty, and adventure in eq...
October 31, 2024
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
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Spotlight

Winter cyclist in the snow with dog

10 Hours Outside: Finding Motivation and Joy in the Dark, Cold Months

Spotlight
Let's face it: getting outside in winter can sometimes be as appealing as dipping your extremities in an ice bath. When the days are short, dark, ...
November 20, 2024

Gift Guide for Runners

Spotlight
Whether you are buying a present for your favourite park runner or a mountain marathon master, they will know the endorphin rush from getting outdo...
November 13, 2024
Female cyclist in Africa

Cycle Touring Gifts: Adventure-Tested Picks with Saoirse Pottie

Spotlight
Few people understand the demands of bike touring quite like Saoirse Pottie. Fresh from an epic 7,000km journey across Africa, crossing 10 countrie...
November 13, 2024
Wild swimmer entering the sea

Outdoor Swimming Gifts: Expert Picks with Kate Rew

Spotlight
When it comes to understanding the essentials of wild swimming, few voices carry more weight than Kate Rew. As founder of the Outdoor Swimming Soci...
November 13, 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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