Meet your team of testers...

Oli Reed

Trail’s editor is an experienced winter walker and wannabe mountaineer, who has tested kit from Scotland to the Alps.

Jenna Maryniak

Trail’s deputy editor recently bagged her first 4000m Alpine mountain and is a big advocate for better women’s gear.

Ben Weeks

Mountain Leader and long-serving Trail senior writer Ben is a big fan of gnarly winter mountain routes.

James Forrest

A prolific peak-bagger and wild camper who’s climbed hundreds of mountains around Europe, he gives gear a serious thrashing.

Matt Jones & Ellie Clewlow

are Snowdonia-based outdoor writers and photographers with a passion for mountain adventure.