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Free route downloads from our mountain biking guides
4th May '20
If you've got itchy feet but are still undecided about how to spend your future freedom, take a look at our top range of mountain biking books for guaranteed inspiration.
Matt Dickinson's TEDx Talk on Overcrowding on Everest
1st May '20
In a TEDx talk, award-winning author Matt Dickinson examines the problems of climbing Everest today, and the impact not only on human life but the mountain itself.
Author interview: Charles Sherwood, Seven Climbs
30th Apr '20
Experienced climber and debut author Charles Sherwood tells us how he found the process of writing his first book, Seven Climbs: Finding the finest climb on each continent.
Author interview: Suzanna Cruickshank, Swimming Wild in the Lake District
22nd Apr '20
In this interview Suzanna discusses what makes a good swimming spot, and the freedom and presence of mind that can only be found in the depths of open water.
Inspiring Adventure Podcast
21st Apr '20
Inspiring Adventure is the podcast from Vertebrate Publishing. Listen to episodes here or find us on Buzzsprout.
We lost 80% of our income overnight, but we hadn’t lost our customers
17th Apr '20
We'd really like to thank everyone for your support during this challenging time.
Free extract - In Some Lost Place by Sandy Allan
16th Apr '20
Back in the summer of 2012 Sandy Alan and Rick Allen, both in their late fifties, set out with a team of climbers to attempt the first ascent of Nanga Parbat's ten-kilometre Mazeno Ridge.
Free extract - No Easy Way by Mick Fowler
16th Apr '20
‘Every generation has a climber that sets standards – Mick Fowler is one of those people.’ – Kenton Cool
Free extract - Unknown Pleasures by Andy Kirkpatrick
16th Apr '20
Unknown Pleasures is the collected works of Andy Kirkpatrick – award-winning author, master storyteller and climbing addict.
Free extract - The Bond by Simon McCartney
16th Apr '20
This extract tells the little-known story of Simon’s rescue when he was stuck by the onset of cerebral oedema just below the summit of Denali.
Free extract - Beyond Limits by Steve McClure
16th Apr '20
In this extract from Beyond Limits Steve looks back on his college days when he climbed Magic in the Air, in the North York Moors, his first E5.
Free extract - One Day as a Tiger by John Porter
16th Apr '20
John Porter’s award-winning memoir of his friend Alex McIntryre shows mountaineering at its extraordinary best and tragic worst.
