The Handbook: Mountaineering Advice for Women

What makes a better baselayer for women?

August 26, 2026

Your baselayer is the piece of clothing you’re most likely to notice if it’s uncomfortable - whether that’s the feel of the fabric, the fit or the seams. So what...

Wanda Rutkiewicz: The First Woman to Climb K2

July 23, 2026

In the first in our 'Women of the Mountains' series: the extraordinary life of the Polish mountaineer who became the first woman to summit K2, in a sport that never...

Hydration hacks for hot weather

July 16, 2026

Women actually sweat less than men, and experience heat stress during exercise faster than our male counterparts. So it's even more important for us to nail our hydration, especially on...

Women in the mountains: Adele Pennington

June 5, 2026

What can a 5 foot nothing female mountaineer who has guided Everest teach us? Quite a lot as it turns out.

Writing 'Snow and Ice' - a female first

December 5, 2025

In this guest blog, Lina Arthur describes the why and how she accidentally became the UK's first female guidebook writer. A fascinating insight into what it took to complete Snow...

Development diary: why make in Portugal?

September 25, 2025

A year ago, disaster struck. Our go-to garment maker in the UK closed up shop and try as we might we could not find another UK supplier who could match...

Confessions of a struggling Alpinist

July 18, 2025

When everything seems like a struggle, what makes Alpine climbing feel worth it?

Nutrition and hydration for women at altitude

February 23, 2025

What are the biggest challenges for women when it comes to nutrition at altitude? How do you make sure you're eating and drinking the right things?

A Monthly Guide to the World’s Best Mountaineering Destinations

January 1, 2025

Whether you’re a planner or a spontaneous adventurer, it pays to know where the best mountaineering can be found at any given time of the year. Check out our quick guide...