Our Journal
Keep up to date with the goings on in the mountain world. We're usually in the mountains ourselves, but whenever we have time to sit down and write some entries we will. If you have some topics you are interested in, why not send us a post that we can share here?
How to get started in the world of mountaineering
We hope you enjoy it and find it useful. You can also watch the full video over on instagram. If you want to know more about how The Altitude Centre...
Eiger Kit List
KEY CLOTHING ITEMS TOPS Hard-shell waterproof shell jacket (GORE‑TEX or similar) Down or synthetic warm jacket Mid layers (fleece or similar) Base layer tops long sleeve Base layer tops short...
Monte Rosa Spaghetti Tour Kit List
KEY CLOTHING ITEMS TOPS Hard-shell waterproof shell jacket (GORE‑TEX or similar) Down or synthetic warm jacket Mid layers (fleece or similar) Base layer tops (long sleeve) Base layer tops (short...
Mont Blanc Kit List
CLOTHING ITEMS TOPS Hard-shell waterproof shell jacket (GORE‑TEX or similar) Down or synthetic warm jacket Mid layers (fleece or similar) Base layer tops (long sleeve) Base layer tops (short sleeve)...
Matterhorn Kit List
KEY CLOTHING ITEMS TOPS Hard-shell waterproof shell jacket (GORE‑TEX or similar) Down or synthetic warm jacket Mid layers (fleece or similar) Base layer tops (long sleeve) Base layer tops (short...
CHATTING ALL THINGS ALTITUDE
We hope you enjoy it and find it useful. You can also watch the full video over on instagram. If you want to know more about how The Altitude Centre...
CHATTING ALL THINGS MONT BLANC
This was supposed to be a 20 minute chat but unfortunately Olly and I got a little carried away and rambled on for 60 minutes. So for those short of...
OUT OF OFFICE: 004 – VIA FERRATA
OUT OF OFFICE:004 - VIA FERRATA For us here at Adventure Base there's nothing we enjoy more than getting outside and in to the elements. The only thing that tops...
Insurance for your Adventure
TRUE TRAVELLER INSURANCE We recommend using True Traveller for all your insurance needs outside of the UK. They specialise in dealing with more complicated insurance requirements such as the ones...