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Gear review: Keen Karraig boots

Paul tries out the latest new boots from Keen. Even the name Karraig suggests something that might have been aimed specifically at the Scottish market...

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Snow and Consequences

Thinking about getting started on graded winter routes? David Lintern has a few suggestions. All we need now is the snow...

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The Long Walk-in

How often has that thought crossed your mind? If only circumstances had been a little different anything could have happened. Couldn't it?

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Noel Williams wins Excellence in Mountain Culture Award

Noel Williams, inspirational high school teacher, author of respected mountain guides, founding member of the Lochaber Geopark, retired member of Lochaber Mountain Rescue and accomplished hill runner, has won this year's Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.

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BBC Winterwatch comes to the Cairngorms

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Tribute to Adam Watson 1930-2019

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Gear review: MSR Revo Ascent snowshoes

Snowshoes for Scotland? Paul tests out a pair of MSR Revo Ascent snowshoes.

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ScottishBackcountrySki Ed Smith

Mountaineering double bill to headline Braemar Mountain Festival

One of the world's best all-round climbers will speak alongside the second Scottish woman in history to climb Everest at the Braemar Mountain Festival 2019.

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