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FEATURE: Our Top Picks for Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

The team at Kendal HQ have done an incredible job of curating a festival stacked full of adventure and excitement. Here are our top picks.
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ARTICLE: The Heart of Nature - Climbing as a Paradigm of the Human Condition

Dave Pickford shares an essay from his new book Extreme Horizons. In this extract, he reflects on climbing trips to Oman and South Africa in an attemptĀ to explore what makes...
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REVIEW: Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

In this review there are two products on test - the Patagonia Triolet Jacket, and the stuff it's made from, namely Gore's new ePE membrane. There's a lot to say about both,...
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Non-Sight of Destiny E2 5c by Jesse Dufton

In this week's episode, Rob talks about Blind climber Jesse Dufton, who has made a non-sight ascent of Destiny E2 5c on Lundy Island, describing it as one of his hardest leads to date. We also catch up with Billy Ridal and Alex Waterhouse on their journey to make a free ascent of The Nose on El Cap.
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Win a Silva FREE 1200 XS Head Torch

Silva's new Free range brings a new concept to head torches: modularity. Buy one of the Free models, then swop different lamp units and batteries around to create the perfect set-up for your activity; all are available as separate items, along with a host of accessories. 

The Free 1200 XS is the base model in the range, but it's no weakling. Designed with trekking, trail running and biking in mind, it packs in a 1,200 lumen lamp head, a cord-free headband with integrated electronics and a 2.0 Ah (14.4 Wh) battery. There are three brightness levels giving 2, 5 and 15 hour burn times at 20°C, delivered via Silva Intelligent Light which is a combination of long-reach spotlight and close-in flood light, plus there's a red safety light on the rear unit.

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COMPETITION: Win a pair of EDELRID Rage ice axes

With Winter fast approaching, it's time to start dusting off the B3's, sharpening the crampons and in my case, realising you may need to invest in some new...

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Congratulations to Bulls Crack for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKC users.

There were 119 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

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The North Face Summit Series FUTUREFLEECE at Ellis Brigham

An essential mountaineering mid layer, the Men’s Summit Futurefleece FZ Hoodie provides valuable warmth. Made from Futurefleece: the recycled fabric is soft, comfortable and boasts an excellent heat-to-weight ratio. Slim fitting yet not restrictive, underarm gussets allow a full range of movement. No seams on the shoulders help avoid any rubbing when worn with a pack.

  • 45% recycled polyester/55% polyester Futurefleece
  • Futurefleece has excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and soft hand feel
  • Hollow-core yarns with full-loop construction trap air for optimal heat retention
  • Pre-tensioned hood for a secure fit
  • No shoulder seams for comfort when worn with a pack
  • Underarm gussets for freedom of movement
  • Full zip
  • Zipped chest pocket
  • Small mesh pocket inside chest pocket
  • Flat-sewn elastic cuffs with integrated thumb loops
  • Clean front hem with flat-sewn elastic at rear
  • Slim fit
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