Jan, Author at Alpinetrek.co.uk

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Jan

5,895 m – for many, it’s a dream they’ve had for a long time: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa once in their lives. I had this idea quite spontaneously after finishing my degree. If you don’t go straight to the next university or start work, you’ve got a bit […]

Buyer's Guide

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Jan

NEVER GO WITHOUT AIR AGAIN: BUYER’S GUIDE TO INNER TUBES

Anyone who has cursed a flat tyre knows that there is nothing you can do without air in the tyre; well, except pushing. The inner tube is responsible for holding air inside the tyre, but most cyclists rarely take notice of it – except when there is a hole and a loss of air. Apart […]

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Jan

The supposedly easy choice of the right outdoor socks

Walking socks – not a lot to talk about, right? But if you take a look at any manufacturer’s description of their latest high-tech socks, you’ll probably lose all hope. Hundreds of material combinations, plus a wide variety of yarn counts and innovative product treatments make the once ordinary knitted sock from yesteryear a product […]

Buyer's Guide

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Jan

Road bike shoes for maximum efficiency

Road bike shoes may actually be considered an extension to a bike rather than apparel. These shoes have a firm fit and a rigid sole construction, guaranteeing an excellent power transfer, maximum efficiency and an outstanding performance whilst cycling. When looking for road bike shoes, the most expensive pairs aren’t necessarily the best. Plus, maybe […]

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Alpine Trekkers visit DMM in Wales

Well, here we are, on the banks of Llyn Padarn in the small village of Llanberis, which is located in the land of unpronounceable words and place names. A few minutes later, we’re at a local climbing shop where we’re greeted with a grin. “Hey team ‘no shoes’. How are you doin’?” Good thing we […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Fellow Alpine Trekker Jan on the Beacons Way

“It is a strenuous walk with plenty of ascents and descents. Parts of the route across open moorland can be difficult to navigate in poor weather – this and the isolation of these sections can make following parts of the route hazardous. The Beacons Way can be walked in its entirety in about 8 days […]

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