Fred Degoulet

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Fred is an IFMGA High Mountain Guide originally from Lyon, who now lives and works in Chamonix Mont-Blanc. He has been guiding and working in the mountains for 13 years. In 2018 he won the Piolet D’Or for his ascent of the South Face of Nuptse, Nepal.

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News New Route in Mont Blanc Massif - Ultra Traversée de la Mer de Glace

Over nine days, French alpinists Fred Degouolet and Benji Ribeyre circumnavigated the Mer de Glace in the Mont Blanc Massif, opening up a new route in the heart of the Alps.

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OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces...

3 16 Jun

One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a lot of weight and bulk in your pack. With an emphasis on versatile three-season models, we look at a range of options for budgets of...

21 23 Sep, 2021

Mountain packs around 40 litres

For year-round climbing, mountaineering, hillwalking and even overnight backpacking, packs around the 40 litre mark are a versatile do-it-all size. Here we put ten of the best mountain all-rounders through their paces.

28 20 Jul, 2021

Arc'teryx Atom LT jacket - a lightweight best worn on the go

The Atom LT may not be very warm or particularly weather-resistant, but its breathability on the...

1 Jun, 2021

Arc'teryx Nuclei FL - lightweight insulated jacket

At £250, the Nuclei FL comes in at the top end of the lightweight synthetic hoody price spectrum, but it is...

9 22 Dec, 2020

PETZL IKO CORE - gimmick or innovation?

With its unique fit, the IKO CORE is a genuinely different and innovative headtorch. But whether it's much better than...

14 8 Dec, 2020

Arc'teryx Gamma SL Hoody

Its active cut, minimalist design, and light-but-tough fabric make the Gamma SL Hoody a bit of a winner if you're after a lightweight...

5 30 Oct, 2020

Latest News from Fred's Sponsors

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Arc'teryx Climbing Academy promises its biggest event yet in 2023

The Arc'teryx Academy brings its hugely successful Arc'teryx Climbing Academy event to the Lake District for a third time, with a handful of new additions to make 2023 its biggest year yet.

2 Mar

Arc'teryx Academy: Climb Lake District 29 April - 1 May

After the successful launch of Climb Lake District in 2021, the Arc'teryx Academy is excited to announce that the event will return to Langdale, Cumbria, from 29 April to 1 May.

3 Mar, 2022