expeditions
It doesn’t matter whether you are venturing out on your first D of E Expedition or spending a night high up an Alpine Peak if you are venturing off the beaten track for a period of time then there is lots to think about.
Why Polar Bears Don’t Wear Sunglasses
Expedition and adventure medic Dr Will Duffin talks about snow blindness - World Extreme Medicine
Buyers Guide To Expedition Food
Advice on the different types of lightweight camping foods - The Climbers Shop and Joe Browns
Boiling Snow
Helpful article on boiling snow and treating water while camping, travelling or climbing in an alpine environment - MSR
Buyers Guide To Water Purification
A great information resource on how to treat water to safe safe and healthy while backpacking, travelling and on expedition. This article covers filtration, purification, UV and chemical water treatment - JB and TCS
Don’t Forget Your Teeth!
A fascinating insight into the dental impact of high sugar snacks when adventuring - Dentex
Managing Periods on Expedition
Options for women dealing with mentrual cycles in remote or high mountain places - Mountain Expeditions
What Makes An Expedition A Success?
Thoughts on what makes an expedition a success - Mountain Expeditions
Can You Drink Your Own Urine?
The golden question (but hopefully not a burning one!): Can you filter your urine and drink it for rehydration in an emergency situation? Should you? - MSR
water purifier vs water filter
What are the differences between water filters and water purifiers and why choose one over the other? - MSR
Personal Training for Mountaineers
Mountain and expedition focused personal training designed by a qualified Instructor - LMG Personal Training
Get Ready For Winter!
British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams explains how to prep your winter climbing and mountaineering equipment for winter/your next expedition.
nutrition in mountaineering
This medical paper looks at the science behind fueling our bodies in the high mountain environment - UIAA
The 7 Sins of Altitude
Altitude can make you feel pretty sick but there are a few simple things you can do to make life up high a little more comfy - Rebecca Coles
Medical matters
Mountain Medical specialist Dr Hannah Kittson explains how to stay healthy in a high mountain environment - Joe Brown and The Climbers Shop
Training for Alpine, Winter + Trad Climbing
Training for Alpine, Winter and Trad Climbing - Glenmore Lodge