If you love to sling on a backpack, head for the hills and do some wild camping, Trail Magazine is for you. Each issue is packed with: - Routes with full OS mapping - Reviews of the latest outdoor kit - The UK’s best outdoor writing - Exclusive picture and video content As the UK’s biggest and best-selling hillwalking magazine, we specialize in the most beautiful, most spectacular and most challenging regions of Britain and Europe – and inform you about all the tools you need to explore them. If you want adventure you’ll love Trail, and Trail will love you.
THE CHALLENGE OF A LIFETIME
EDITOR’S PICKS
TRAIL
HELM CRAG
WALK THE HEIGHT OF EVEREST THIS YEAR
BASE CAMP
THE 2019 LEADERBOARD
VIEW WITH A ROOM • Places we’ve been, things we’ve seen, and mountain-related stuff we like
(Short-lived) tales of mice and mountains
FLEECY BAMBOO SHIRT FOR WINTER WARMTH
MAMMUT TAISS LIGHT MID GTX £349 • Could these be one of the lightest crampon-compatible mountaineering boots ever made? Here’s what goes in to making them so special…
KEEP TINY TOES ADVENTURING
TOASTY TOPPERS
BARGAIN BEAMS
Make a resolution to jump into January!
“Being outdoors reminds me I’m still the capable woman I used to be”
Out there • YOUR MOUNTAIN SNAPS & TALES FROM THE TRAILS
TRAIL 100 THE UK’S ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN BUCKET LIST • Looking for a new peak bagging challenge for 2020? Of course you are. Word of warning though, this one could last a lifetime…
NEW FOR 2020
100 NEW FOR 2020
BREAKING THE LAWERS • The UK’s tenth highest mountain is also one of summer’s most popular – but it might be even better in winter, if you make it to the top...
ON THE EDGE • Remote moorlands, hidden caves, curious history, sweeping views – write off the Peak District at your peril, as Trail walks an iconic edge with something for everyone.
DO KIDS NEED TO RECONNECT WITH NATURE? • Amid mounting evidence that children aren’t getting outdoors enough, Trail sets out to learn whether this is true and, if it is, what we can do about it.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
WORLD CLASS WALKS • Bucket lists at the ready: here are 10 of the best walks on Earth, 10 secret alternatives, and 10 ways to travel the world without leaving home.
8 WAYS TO PREDICT THE WEATHER
THE BEST FUEL FOR WINTER HILLS
WARM HANDS
“CAN I PLAN A WALK WITH A PUB IN IT?”
SNOW & ICE • The kind of snow you’ll be walking in can tell you a lot, from how easy the day will be to how likely an avalanche is. Here’s what you need to know...
Real world navigation • The third in our 12-part series of essential tips from navigation expert Lyle Brotherton.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR KIT THIS WINTER • Give your outdoor gear some love during the colder months to help it last longer, and make sure it’s ready to go when you are.
SIX SIMPLE GEAR FIXES
THE BEST KIT TO COMBAT COLD !
6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Robust, recycled and ready for rock • Osprey’s new Archeon packs are built for mountain adventure, but how do they perform?
WHAT’S HOT THIS MONTH?
Winter down jackets • The reassuring duvet-like comfort of a chunky down jacket adds a vital layer of warmth to your winter expeditions. Here are six insulation pieces you can count on to keep you toasty.
Crampons • Keep walking all winter long with a pair of crampons in your backpack. Here’s what to look for, and our pick of five of the best out there.
5 TO CHOOSE FROM...
Winter gloves • Winter in the mountains can be cold and wet. Keep your fingers warm, dry and functioning with a good pair of insulating and waterproof gloves.
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