Two women explore mindset and post-traumatic growth as they take on a World First journey to the South Pole. Together, Karen Darke, a Tiso Ambassador, and Iona Somerville will unravel the process and mindsets that have helped them navigate tough mental, emotional and physical challenges. Their...
This summer, for the first time ever, climbing will become an Olympic event at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Two events will be held, one for men and one for women, and although it is officially known as ‘Sport Climbing’ the proposed format will consist of three disciplines: lead climbing, speed...
‘Bikepacking’ is a term bandied about right now; it’s certainly a la mode, but what does it really mean? To appreciate this niche-but-growing discipline in cycling, we need to head back to the 19th century.
We welcomed Stolen Goat into Alpine’s women’s apparel range in the middle of December 2020 right with the build up to Christmas and right before lockdown 2.0. Then January was simultaneously the longest and the quickest month thus far so now we find ourselves here in February waiting for the icy...
As the name suggests, hybrid bikes offer a bit of everything. They're light enough to pedal easily, efficient for riding on tarmac, comfortable enough for rough roads, strong enough for light off-road use, and super practical if you want to carry luggage or shopping. Here we have a look at some...
Whether you want to ride fast, ride far, or ride off the beaten track, a road bike is the best form of transport for covering ground at pace. However, with so many variations, materials and jargon floating around, how do you find the bike that’s right for you? Here we look at the different...
Mountain biking is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. A mountain bike can take you virtually everywhere – uphill, off road, in the forest, in the hills – and more besides. They’re super fun, and great for your physical and mental health. But how do you decide on the bike for you? Have a...
Staying motivated can be difficult when you're stuck at home, dreaming about the hills. To help combat the air of uncertainty and frustration, we've chosen our top ten adventure books so you can sit down, chill out, and let your mind roam the wild places of the world.
In this uncertain time, staying motivated is hard when the trails feel a long way away. To keep your spirits up, we've picked our top 10 MTB film segments and edits for your viewing pleasure. Awesome riding, incredible cinematography and spine-tingling songs - tune in & chill out.
With the ongoing Coronavirus situation, it's never been more apparent what a privilege and pleasure it is to be in the outdoors. So, we've partnered with MSR (Mountain Safety Research) to bring you an awesome prize to help you enjoy the outdoors today, tomorrow and every day you can get into the...
Whilst you don’t have to pay to stay in a bothy, there is a considerable cost associated with these fine resources which comes in the form of the cost of materials necessary to repair and keep the buildings wind and waterproof, plus the time and energy expended by volunteers in undertaking this...
