The Eagle Ski Club Kalanag Expedition 2003
In April 2003, the Eagle Ski Club, led by Rob Collister, left the UK for India in a bid to be the first team to ski the Black Peak, or Kalanag. At 20,956ft / 6387m, Kalanag demands caution and respect,…
Terra Nova
Best of British – Steve Perry
A great British expedition is being supported by a great British tent manufacturer. Derbyshire-based Terra Nova Equipment is set to support Steve Perry as he attempts the “Ultimate Land’s End to John O’Groats” expedition. In addition to walking the 1000…
Terra Nova Supports Record Breaker
Terra Nova has been part of a world record-breaking expedition. When Andrew Cooney, 23, an officer in the Territorial Army, became the youngest person ever to walk to the South Pole, he was supported by Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment. The…
Terra Nova Appoints Industry Expert
Terra Nova Equipment has appointed Mark Vallance, the founder of Wild Country Ltd, as a non-executive director of the company. Altrincham-born Mark brings to his appointment wide experience in the outdoor industry and has been brought on board to provide…
Terra Nova – Breaking New Ground
Terra Nova tents have been breaking new ground once again. James Tobin and Carolyn Sharples have completed a pioneering journey from Beijing to London by tandem trike supported by Terra Nova Equipment. “Fascinating, rewarding and very hard work” Were the…
Youngest Person to the South Pole
When Andrew Cooney, 23, an officer in the Territorial Army, became the youngest person ever to walk to the South Pole, he was supported by Terra Nova Equipment. The British manufacturer of tents and outdoor clothing provided Andrew with a…
Lorraine McCall
To celebrate her 40th birthday Lorraine didn’t fancy a party, or a nice meal out with friends, she decided on something more adventureous altogether; an ascent of all 284 Scotish Munro’s. Not happy to summit these 1 or 2 at…
Cordillera Darwin, 1990 — The Peak That Plays With You Before Letting You Up
Published: February 2026 (Originally filed: March 1990) The Cordillera Darwin is one of those places that doesn’t appear on most climbers’ maps — a 140-mile arc of glaciated peaks cut by fjords on the south-west tip of Tierra del Fuego,…