Mental Mountains: Depression and Climbing
A Practical Guide to Navigating By The Stars
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BASE editorial team • January 30, 2023
New Sensors Installed To Protect Rare Plants In Eryri
Replacing old temperature sensors will help to prevent accidental damage by climbers in the national park
BASE editorial team • January 27, 2023
Avalanche Risk On Scottish Mountains Impacted By Climate Change
Rising temperatures mean conditions are changing more rapidly
BASE editorial team • January 27, 2023
Strava Acquires FatMap
The activity tracking giant purchases the European 3D mapping app
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My Adventure Playground: A Love Letter to Spain
A subjective analysis of what makes Spain the perfect home for the adventure-obsessed
Trail Connections: The First UK Fjällräven Classic
A three-day hike of the Lairig Ghru, the dividing valley of the Cairngorms
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A Journey Of Healing Through Ultra Cycling
Catherine Dunn’s new film aims to open up difficult but important conversations in adventure films
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Gear reviews and spotlights
Review • Tammy Esten • January 27, 2023
Review: Smartwool Hudson Trail Fleece Poncho
Super comfortable and stylish fleeced layer perfect for casual use
Review • Hannah Mitchell • January 19, 2023
Review: Patagonia Women’s NetPlus Down Sweater
A low-impact, high-quality jacket with unbeatable ethical credentials
Review • Martha Perry • January 12, 2023
Review: SunGod Vanguards X POW Goggles
All-round snow goggles with a super-high quality, bright and distinctive lens
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Video • BASE editorial team • Feb 03, 2023
What Do Bike Frames and Bassoon Reeds Have In Common?
New short film Conduits For Joy celebrates the art of making things by hand
Story • Aled Bath • Feb 02, 2023
Short Day Out: Class of ’22
Adventures on the shortest days of the year
Video • BASE editorial team • Feb 02, 2023
A Journey Of Healing Through Ultra Cycling
Catherine Dunn’s new film aims to open up difficult but important conversations in adventure films
Story • Matt Glenn • Feb 02, 2023
Mental Mountains: Depression and Climbing
Climber Matt Glenn openly discusses his on-going battle with depression and mental health
Story • William Thomson • Jan 31, 2023
A Practical Guide to Navigating By The Stars
Learn the basics of how to find your way using celestial navigation techniques
Story • Adam Raja • Jan 19, 2023
Adam Raja: Finding Identity in The Mountains
A personal and emotive journey from the inner-city gangs of Glasgow to the wide-open spaces and summits of Glencoe
