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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.

Caring for Your Climbing Harness | How to Guide

For any sport, trad or alpine climber, your harness is an essential bit of kit. With this in mind, why not dig out your harness and follow this easy-to-follow guide to inspection and cleaning.

August 12, 2021
3 min read

Breaking in New Climbing Shoes | Buying Guide

A range of simple tips, tricks and techniques for softening up your fresh pair of performance climbing shoes.

July 16, 2021
3 min read

Trad Climbing with Kids & Young Adults | How to Guide

Father and son take a serendipitous journey into the world of traditional climbing, and offer some thoughts and tips for others looking to do likewise.

July 06, 2021
4 min read

Cleaning & Maintaining Outdoor Gear | How to Guide

Whether you work outside, or are a keen recreational outdoors enthusiast - keeping your kit and apparel clean and maintained is a must.

June 23, 2021
3 min read

DMM Sling & Rope Inspection | How to Guide

This video covers the inspection, cleaning and care of your DMM slings or ropes, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of slings or ropes.

June 07, 2021
1 min read

Rock Shoe Care | How to Guide

An article offering you some helpful tips on how to care for your rock climbing shoes and keep them in great condition.

May 21, 2021
3 min read

DMM Cam Inspection & Maintenance | How to Guide

The following video covers the inspection, cleaning and lubrication of your DMM cams, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of rock climbing camming device.

April 29, 2021
1 min read

DMM Carabiner Inspection & Maintenance | How to Guide

This video covers the inspection, cleaning and lubrication of your DMM carabiners, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of carabiners.

April 28, 2021
1 min read

Training at Home | How to Guide

A few weeks in to lockdown and the flames of motivation are beginning to dwindle, but don’t worry - we got you.

January 28, 2021
4 min read

Route Reading | How to Guide

Route reading skills are essential. Neil Gresham gives some sound advice and tips on improving this important aspect of climbing.

October 09, 2020
4 min read

Fitting a Removable Fingerboard | How to Guide

Perhaps you can’t get down the climbing gym as easily as you’d like, or you’re simply looking for a way to top-up your training regime. Either way, having access to a home fingerboard, or hangboard as they're sometimes known, is a great option to have.

March 18, 2020
2 min read

Bouldering Etiquette and Respect the Rock | How to Guide

November 26, 2019
3 min read

Crevasse Rescue | How to Guide

July 16, 2019
4 min read

Coiling a Climbing Rope | How to Guide

Learning to coil your rope is an import skill for any climber wishing to trad climb outdoors. Here we show you how to undertake the Butterfly Coil, arguably the most popular method.

February 06, 2019
1 min read

Belaying in Guide Mode | How to Guide

Tips, advice and comparisons on using guide mode belaying devices for rock climbing and mountaineering.

January 28, 2019
4 min read

Making Rock Climbing Topos | How to Guide

I have made a lot of rock climbing topos and guides over the years, a voluntary apprenticeship working my way through different methods of producing the documents; from originally using the old school tactic of sketching crags...

November 12, 2018
7 min read

Climbing Cam Maintenance | How to Guide

Well treated, well maintained climbing equipment will not only be a more trust companion on the crag but will also last you a lot longer.

October 15, 2018
1 min read

Lowering Off a Sport Climb | How to Guide

Simple text and video instruction on How To thread a belay anchor for the purposes of lowering off a sport climbing route.

August 09, 2018
3 min read

Climbing Rope Maintenance | How to Guide

We all keep our cars clean and well maintained in order to avoid disaster. It affords us a sense of security and pride knowing that we are taking good care of one of our most prized possessions...