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Bivying in the UK Mountains

Bivying in the UK Mountains

Words by Scott Webster What? What is bivying?!  The word bivy or bivouac is the term used to des...
Winter Cuillin Traverse | Tips and Advice

Winter Cuillin Traverse | Tips and Advice

A traverse of the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye is arguably Britain’s best mountaineering rou...
Top Bivvy Tips | Tom Livingstone & Uisdean Hawthorn

Top Bivvy Tips | Tom Livingstone & Uisdean Hawthorn

Bivvying in the mountains is a tale of two. You could have one of the best experiences, comforta...
What Is Hydrophobic Down & Why We Don’t Use It

What Is Hydrophobic Down & Why We Don’t Use It

A recent thread on UKClimbing.com’s forums wondered why we at Mountain Equipment don’t use hydro...
Winter Room Packing List | Hut to Hut Ski Touring Essentials

Winter Room Packing List | Hut to Hut Ski Touring Essentials

The sun glimpses through the clouds, like a huge spotlight over the wintry high mountains, caref...
Best Gloves For… | Gloves Buying Guide

Best Gloves For… | Gloves Buying Guide

If you want to find out even more about our gloves range, and what to look out for when buying y...