Mountaineering
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The Polar Academy | Kit Fit For The Arctic
Tiso have supported The Polar Academy since it was founded in 2013. This ground-breaking Scottish youth charity identifies ’14-17’ year old secondary school children, crushed by a lack of self-esteem...
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Scotland’s Top 5 Winter Climbing Destinations
The first snow had fallen in the highlands and at Tiso we are getting excited for the winter climbing season to begin! It is time to dust off your mountaineering...
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Step Up To Mountaineering | 5 Winter Routes For Beginners
The only things better than the mountains in beautiful summer weather is the mountains covered in a blanket of pure white snow. Here are our Top 5 Winter Routes for...
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Women In Adventure - Interview with Maude Tiso
For our Women in Adventure series, we sit down with Maude Tiso as she talks about her life adventures, favourite Scottish walks and the importance of protecting the planet.
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Footsteps: Orion Face Direct (V, 5) - Solo
Towards the end of winter Tiso staff member Aaron Tregellis took advantage of a perfect weather window and headed north to Ben Nevis to solo the Orion Face, a Scottish...
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3 Peaks Challenge - Euro Style!
So here it is, a very quick run-through of one spectacular week on mainland Europe!
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Tested by Tiso | Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket Review
Tested by Tiso: Colin sets out into the Arrochar Alps with the Cirrus Alpine in tow to test out Rab's classic do-it-all, easy-stashing and synthetically insulated jacket.
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Mountaineer Stuart Johnston's Winter Walks
Mountaineering master Stuart Johnston shines the spotlight on one of his favourite winter walks.
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Memories of Everest
Britain’s greatest living mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, aged 85, has hundreds of tales to share from tackling the world’s most notorious and highest summit - read along for some of...
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The Polar Academy: Q&A with Craig Mathieson
Founder & Explorer Craig Mathieson talks to us about the gruelling training scheme, the Polar Academy’s beginnings and how these ten teenagers will inspire the next generation of Scottish explorers...
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Mount Everest Kit List | Tiso Returns To Everest
One of the most essential aspects of preparing for a Mount Everest expedition is kit planning. The kit I choose to take with me will be my lifeline. This kit...
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Trousers Buying Guide
Whether you’re hiking eight Munros or popping out for an afternoon woodland stroll, investing in a good pair of outdoor trousers is crucial to ensure that you get the most...
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Top Tips for Winter Mountaineering
Wanting to embark on your own winter mountaineering adventure? Here are some top tips from Mountaineering Scotland's ThinkWINTER campaign for preparation and best practice that'll keep you and others safe.
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Tiso's Everest History
Tiso has had a close relationship with the mountains since our early days, and Mount Everest is no exception. We asked current CEO, Chris Tiso, to tell us a little...
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How to Choose an Insulated Jacket - Down vs. Synthetic
Find a warm insulated jacket this season with our helpful guide on insulated jackets and the differences between down insulation vs. synthetic insulation.
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The Lowdown on Summit Series
The North Face Summit Series was first launched in the autumn of 2000 and has become a firm favourite of climbers and mountaineers. In 2015, the collection of durable and...
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