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Women in the mountains: Adele Pennington - Vertura

Women in the mountains: Adele Pennington

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

Women in the mountains: Adele Pennington

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 - Vertura

Writing 'Snow and Ice' - a female first

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...

Writing 'Snow and Ice' - a female first

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? - Vertura

Development diary: why make in Portugal?

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...

Development diary: why make in Portugal?

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 - Vertura

Confessions of a struggling Alpinist

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

Confessions of a struggling Alpinist

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

Nutrition and hydration for women at altitude - Vertura

Nutrition and hydration for women at altitude

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?

Nutrition and hydration for women at altitude

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 - Vertura

A Monthly Guide to the World’s Best Mountaineer...

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...

A Monthly Guide to the World’s Best Mountaineer...

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...