On the NNE face of Tête de Biselx, high above the Trient plateau, Fay Manners & Ella Wright establish a new mixed route 3rd and 4th April 2026 Girls on Hills guide Ella shares her experience of this first ascent of 'La Muse du Trient' in the Mont Blanc massif: Am I really ready for this? I hadn’t trained enough this season. Would I even be in the right headspace? Fay had years of alpine experience, this was only my second winter in the Alps. Can I actually do this? The questions looped...

We're delighted to introduce our International Women's Day Gathering 2026! We've got a brilliant weekend of events and activities lined up - and a super cosy venue too. The gathering takes place on weekend 7th & 8th of March and is a weekend of celebration and fun with likeminded women for International Women's Day. Join us as we mark the transition from winter into spring, with empowering mountain events and inpsiring evening talks - accommodation included (optional). For the full line-up...

Speedwork. Just reading the word can make even the most dedicated trail runner suddenly remember they need to reorganise their sock drawer. But here’s the thing: speedwork isn’t just for experienced runners chasing PBs or elites who look aerodynamic even when standing still. For all trail runners (yes, even those who don’t see themselves ‘as a real runner’), speedwork is your secret weapon. Speedwork improves running economy, increases your aerobic capacity (e.g. VO₂ Max) and makes climbing...