TeaHe named the wind only in the British Isles, Helm is a strong northerly gale that blows down the slopes of Cross Fell in the Pennines and is known for its unusual cloud formations. Helm has been known to remove roofs, haystacks, trees, and riders from their horses. Twenty years in the writing, Sarah Hall’s
When you’re in the backcountry, almost any food tastes delicious, But Jetboil’s new stove system, the TrailCook, turns that notion into reality. trailcook stove system Takes all the tried and true features of Jetboil and upgrades them. This stove system offers more control than ever in backcountry cooking, with its turn-and-click igniter and regulator, mirroring
“AAt what precise moment did Peru mess itself up? Those words on the opening page of Conversation in the Cathedral It announced the arrival of a writer who understood that national history could become the organizing principle of fiction. At the same time that Latin America was discovering the intoxicating possibilities of magical realism –
TeaThe eastern breakwater of Granton Harbor is approximately 1 km long, and swimmers can follow its crooked finger straight into the Firth of Forth, while benefiting from its reassuring presence. One Thursday at lunchtime, I thought: why not, let’s give it a try, and headed to its tip. I felt cold, but as I moved
Emily Wilson, the classicist behind the buzz odyssey My generation of translations has finally given importance to film adaptations of their favorite poetry. And the shadow was so deep that Wilson’s withering takedown crashed its host site: The London Review of Books, No usually Known for his astronomical virility. We might have guessed that Wilson
La Sportiva Roots Pant ($89) Blur the line between technical apparel and sweats that I’ll happily wear all day. Climbing pants often force a compromise between performance and comfort. Traditional softshells perform excellent on long alpine routes and days with unpredictable weather, but can feel stiff or overbuilt for everyday climbs or gym sessions. Roots
The Gregory Aerio 24 Daypack is an ideal day-length pack that combines a clean, modern design without any compromise on performance, accessibility or comfort. It is designed to support dynamic motion and provide optimal comfort on the trail, making it a great choice for both outdoor enthusiasts and urban users. Size:Unisex Type: Ventilated Mesh Back
In Grace Paley’s short story A Conversation with My Father makes a request to the Paley-like narrator. “I would like you to write a simple story once again,” her father says, “the way Maupassant wrote, or Chekhov wrote… just recognizable people and then write what happened to them next.” His effort, and his failure to
The Astral TR1 Merge 2.0 is a mesh hiking boot designed for very wet environments where good drainage and fast drying times are required. I’ve been using them this summer for ultralight (pack boat) canoeing, both for wet entrances and exits, as well as hiking between bodies of water, and they have become my favorite
IIt was surprising to learn that the uplands of Britain were always rocky, covered with thick grass and not suitable only for sheep. About 54,000 years ago – a blink of an eye in geological time – the island’s highlands were teeming with nature. The lushly forested peaks, cliffs and valleys were home to megafauna