Kieran James Cunningham

Kieran James Cunningham is a climber, mountaineer, and author who divides his time between the Italian Alps, the US, and his native Scotland.

He has climbed a handful of 6000ers in the Himalayas, 4000ers in the Alps, 14ers in the US, and loves nothing more than a good long-distance wander in the wilderness. He climbs when he should be writing, writes when he should be sleeping, has fun always.

Kieran has taught mountaineering, ice climbing, and single-pitch and multi-pitch rock climbing in a variety of contexts over the years and has led trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Alps, Rockies, and UK. He is currently working towards qualifying as a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and International Mountain Leader.

Kieran’s book Climbing the Walls—an exploration of the mental health benefits of climbing, mountaineering, and the great outdoors—is scheduled for release by Simon & Schuster in April 2021.

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Setting Up a Campsite: Tips & Hacks

Throwing your bag down & pitching your tent on the first flat spot isn’t necessarily the way to go – Learn how to setup camp the smart way with our guide.

How To Store a Tent Correctly

It may be the last thing you want to do, but storing your tent correctly should be done if you want to keep it in good condition for your next trip.

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How Waterproof/Breathable Fabrics Work

Many manufacturers make waterproof yet breathable fabrics, but how exactly do these miracle products work? We ease you through the science.

Waterproof vs Water-Resistant: What Is The Difference?

Waterproof and water-resistant tend to be used interchangeably by most people, but there is an difference – find out what that is with our guide.

How to Care for DWR With DWR Spray: Gear Maintenance 101

Keep your expensive waterproof clothing waterproof by learning how to care for DWR. We take you through how to extend the life, and how to reapply DWR.

Hiking & Backpacking Mosquito Bite Prevention & Treatment

Mosquitos can turn any hiking trip into an exercise in anger management. However, we are here with a wealth of tips on mosquito bite prevention and treatment that will let you enjoy your time in even the most mosquito-infested backpacking locations

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Butt Chafing: Prevention And Cures For The Hiker’s Curse

Prevention and remedial treatments for chafing while hiking are easy to learn and apply, and in this article, we’ll be taking you through each of them step by step.

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External Vs Internal Backpacks: Which Frame Type is Better?

An External vs Internal Frame Backpack? Which is Better? We’re going to take a look at those differences by doing a bit of digging into the merits of the external frame backpack and weighing them up against the benefits of the more common (nowadays), internal frame backpack to help you decide what is right for you!

How to Layer for Cold Weather When Hiking

Most folks assume that throwing on as many layers as possible is the best way to defeat the cold. However, a 3-Layer system is actually more efficient at preventing the chills. Learn how to layer clothes like the pros to stay warm when your outdoors this winter with our straightforward guide.