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world's greatest mountaineers: Conrad Anker — Incredible highs and a few Lowes: who are America’s greatest ever mountaineers? Our mountaineering expert looks at America’s greatest ever mountaineers, detailing the historic ascents of the nation’s finest

Who is Chris Bonington? The extraordinary life of the great British mountaineer We take a look at the life of Sir Chris Bonington, one of British mountaineering’s most legendary characters, who turned 90 last year

Who is Reinhold Messner? The world's mountain GOAT We look into the incredible life of Reinhold Messner, the Tyrolean titan widely considered to be the greatest mountaineer of all time

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5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak

By Alex Foxfield published 8 June 24

Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak

Hiking

Berghaus MTN Guide 45+ backpack review: a pro pack for mountaineering adventures

By Alex Foxfield last updated 8 March 24

We load up the Berghaus MTN Guide 45+ backpack to put this key component of the Extrem range to the test in the UK's spectacular winter mountains

Hiking

The benefits and beauty of getting an alpine start

By Julia Clarke published 20 August 23

An alpine start is key to safe adventures at altitude, but there are a few things you need to know before setting the alarm

Hiking

Berghaus MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody: Alex on Blencathra

Berghaus MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody review: a performance puffer for technical adventures

By Alex Foxfield published 2 May 23

Premium yet unfussy, the Berghaus MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody is the perfect lightweight jacket for those serious about their days spent up high

Hiking

Types of crampon: our guide to these essential pieces of mountaineering kit

By Alex Foxfield last updated 30 June 22

We get to grips with the different types of crampon and which boots they fit, from microspikes for flat, snowy ambles to technical beasts designed for challenging ice climbs

Hiking

What are the Seven Summits? And how many are there, really?

By Julia Clarke published 26 May 22

What are the Seven Summits? We explain this mountaineering achievement and why there are sometimes six summits, and occasionally eight

Hiking

The best climbing films: 10 great movies about incredible mountain adventures

By Julia Clarke published 10 December 21

The best climbing films deliver moving stories of triumph, tragedy and survival in humankind’s ongoing attempts to tackle the world’s greatest objectives

Climbing

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