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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.

Petzl RocTrip Argentina 2012 - Epic Moments | Video

November 30, 2012
1 min read

Bell Stand | Miniguide

November 30, 2012
1 min read

Oaty Date Slice | Recipe

Another classic recipe for energy rich, great tasting snacks for out at the crag, on the hill, or back at the tent... Everyone loves flapjacks.

November 21, 2012
3 min read

Ascent the Davaï - Davaille route, Chamonix | Video

October 26, 2012
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Evolv Geshido Lace | Climbing Shoe Review

The Geshido is a stiffer shoe than many of the other Evolv models, and it has a fairly asymmetric toe profile which makes it good for pockets and edging. Thanks to what Evolv call a “love bump” feature the toe area is also quite tight fitting – or “low volume” in shoe speak, and this makes the Geshido feel very precise on the harder and more technical climbs.

October 15, 2012
4 min read

Training Guide: Metolius Simulator Fingerboard | Training and Skills

September 29, 2012
7 min read

Evolv Bolt | Approach Shoe Review

As alluded to on the product description over on our retail site, the Evolv Bolt is a true 'climber's approach shoe'. By which I mean, unlike much of the the generic mass-market sports footwear dubbed 'approach shoes' available, this product has actually been purpose built for a niche market: it's not just about looking good down the pub, it's about true performance and longevity out on the hill, mountain or crag.

September 25, 2012
4 min read

Climbing in Olympos, Turkey | Destination Article

September 01, 2012
6 min read

Fingerboard Training Guide | Training and Skills

August 21, 2012
7 min read

Climbing at Baume Rousse, France | Destination Article

August 05, 2012
4 min read

Climbing Holds for Kids | Product Information

July 18, 2012
3 min read

Scarpa Mago | Climbing Shoe Review

The first time I used my Magos was on a night time arrival in Siurana, Spain. We were pretty keen to get amongst it from the word go so we got the head-torches out and I started up a 7b wall climb.

June 26, 2012
3 min read

DMM Offsets | Nuts Review

It wouldn't be right to start a review of the DMM Offsets without mentioning how they came into existence. Offsets were originally produced in both their brass micro wire, and alloy macro wire (a purely invented term!) forms by HB Climbing of Wales.

June 15, 2012
3 min read

Scarpa Crux | Approach Shoe Review

So far I’ve been impressed – these things are the business! They fulfill pretty much all of the criteria I look for in an approach shoe. Firstly they’re light enough not to be too much of a burden when carrying them up a route (830g for a pair of size 44s).

June 01, 2012
3 min read

Fontainebleau: Which Bouldering Guide? | Buying Guide

Fontainebleau (also commonly referred to as Font or Bleau) is a town around 50km south of Paris. The bouldering is situated on the forested hill sides that surround the town on fine-grained sandstone blocks of impeccable quality. The blocks in the area were first bouldered on in the late 19th Century and later (in the 1930’s) were used as training for alpine climbing.

May 17, 2012
12 min read

Evolv Bandit SC | Climbing Shoe Review

Now I’m sure it won’t be a great surprise to anybody that the Bandit SC feels very similar to the lace up out of the box. The toe box is again quite narrow and pointed, although as Greg found any initial pinching soon disappeared as the fabric stretched out very slightly within a couple of sessions.

May 11, 2012
3 min read

Climbing in Getu, China | Destination Article

May 01, 2012
9 min read

Quickdraws: What to look for and a few recommendations | Buying Guide

April 18, 2012
5 min read

Evolv Bandit Lace | Climbing Shoe Review

The Evolv Bandit Lace is a great all-round lace up climbing shoe, ideally suited to those with narrower feet, who like flat profiled shoes which break-in quickly and/or want a single shoe to cover a number of disciplines, oh and of course vegans.

March 16, 2012
5 min read

Five Ten Anasazi LV | Climbing Shoe Review

I bought my first pair of Anasazis a couple of years ago, and loved the sticky rubber and precision feel.

March 16, 2012
3 min read

Winter Gear Tweaks | Product Information

February 12, 2012
4 min read

Climbing in Geyikbayiri, Turkey | Destination Article

February 03, 2012
7 min read

Ortlieb Rack Pack | Holdall Review

Made in Germany, the Rack Pack bags owe their design to Ortlieb’s 30-year history pioneering laminate technologies and manufacturing waterproof luggage for numerous sectors of the outdoor market.

February 02, 2012
3 min read

Five Ten Team 5.10 | Climbing Shoe Review

Having been a long time devotee of the Five Ten brand, and more appropriately the products, I always look forward to road testing their latest offering. This enthusiasm is always heightened when the new product is a cutting edge performance offering.

January 16, 2012
4 min read

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Petzl RocTrip Argentina 2012 - Epic Moments | Video

Bell Stand | Miniguide

Oaty Date Slice | Recipe

Ascent the Davaï - Davaille route, Chamonix | Video

Evolv Geshido Lace | Climbing Shoe Review

Training Guide: Metolius Simulator Fingerboard | Training and Skills

Evolv Bolt | Approach Shoe Review

Climbing in Olympos, Turkey | Destination Article

Fingerboard Training Guide | Training and Skills

Climbing at Baume Rousse, France | Destination Article

Climbing Holds for Kids | Product Information

Scarpa Mago | Climbing Shoe Review

DMM Offsets | Nuts Review

Scarpa Crux | Approach Shoe Review

Fontainebleau: Which Bouldering Guide? | Buying Guide

Evolv Bandit SC | Climbing Shoe Review

Climbing in Getu, China | Destination Article

Quickdraws: What to look for and a few recommendations | Buying Guide

Evolv Bandit Lace | Climbing Shoe Review

Five Ten Anasazi LV | Climbing Shoe Review

Winter Gear Tweaks | Product Information

Climbing in Geyikbayiri, Turkey | Destination Article

Ortlieb Rack Pack | Holdall Review

Five Ten Team 5.10 | Climbing Shoe Review

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