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James Forrest

James Michael Forrest is a British adventurer, hiker and author best known for climbing all 1,001 mountains across the UK and Ireland in the fastest known time. He walked over 5,000km, climbed the height of Everest 30 times and slept wild under the stars over 100 times. It was the adventure that led the Sunday Telegraph to nickname him the UK's "Mountain Man".

Recent Articles By James

Waterproof Jackets

Review | Rab Kangri GTX Jacket

James Forrest tests out the new Rab Kangri GTX jacket on a series of demanding Munro-bagging hikes in Scotland

Rab Kangri GTX Jacket | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Merrell Zion GTX Hiking Shoes | Review

James Forrest tests out the new sneaker-inspired Merrell Zion GTX hiking shoes on trails in the Lake District

Merrell Zion GTX Hiking Shoes | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Field Testing Helly Hansen's Search & Rescue-Approved New Range

The Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Jacket and Odin Stretch Hooded Insulator get put to the sword within the Arctic Circle

Helly Hansen Odin Jacket Collection | Field Test
Group Tests and Best Buys

On Test | 16 Energy Snacks For Fuelling Big Days In The Hills

James Forrest takes a look at some of the most efficient (and tasty) options out there

The Best Energy Bars To Fuel Hiking And Running | Top 16
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