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Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

We are particulary proud of our in-depth Product Reviews and associated Buying Guides. We have a series on The Basics, for those new to, or are interested in climbing. We also have a wealth of Product Information and Brand Profiles and much much more.

Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

Mammut | Brand Profile

Mammut were founded in 1862 by Kaspar Tanner in Wohlen, Switzerland. Tanner, having finished a three-year rope making apprenticeship, embarked upon his own rope company which was later taken over by his son...

August 05, 2021
2 min read

Boreal | Brand Profile

Boreal was founded in 1975 by Jesus Garcia Lopez in the town of Villena, Spain. The area around Villena has a rich history in footwear manufacturing...

July 23, 2021
2 min read

Petzl | Brand Profile

Starting up commercially in 1968 under the name ‘Produits Fernand Petzl’, Fernand marketed his best invention - the first version of the rope ascender. This was followed by the first mountaineering specific headlamp in...

July 14, 2021
2 min read

Wild Country | Brand Profile

Wild Country were founded in 1977 by British climber Mark Vallance. The company’s inception came after Vallance met American climber Ray Jardine who had made and used prototypes of a camming device he had invented.

June 18, 2021
2 min read

Grivel | Brand Profile

Founded in 1818, Grivel are the oldest manufacturers of alpine climbing hardware in existence today. They were the pioneers that developed the original concepts behind much of the alpine equipment we use today.

June 04, 2021
2 min read

Fixe | Brand Profile

Founded in 1983, Fixe are a company moulded by their surrounding mountain and climbing hot spots of Montserrat, Terradets and Siurana. Based out of Sant Quirze de Besora (Catalonia), Fixe originally specialised in metal hardware and fast became one of the leading brands in Spain.

May 25, 2021
2 min read

Unparallel | Brand Profile

Unparallel were founded in 2017 by former Five Ten development and production boss, Sang Lee. Lee, amidst Five Ten’s Adidas takeover...

May 06, 2021
2 min read

Edelrid | Brand Profile

Edelrid are, in many respects, an industry leader. Steeped in heritage but still conjuring up revolutionary inventions to this day, Edelrid are at the forefront of the climbing gear world.

April 28, 2021
2 min read

Evolv | Brand Profile

Evolv are one of the leading climbing equipment companies in the world, specialising in climbing footwear whilst producing bouldering pads and other climbing accessories. Based out of Buena Park , California, Evolv were...

April 13, 2021
2 min read

Black Diamond | Brand Profile

Black Diamond’s lineage can be traced as far back as the late 1950’s when the famous Yosemite climber, Yvon Chouinard, started hand forging pitons and selling them from the back of his car in the hallowed Yosemite Valley.