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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.

Campus Board Training | Training and Skills

September 05, 2009
7 min read

Kahtoola | Crampon Review

The summer alpine season is upon us and if you are in the process of making final decisions about what gear to take, and what to leave behind, the chances are you are wondering what crampons to take (if any).

August 21, 2009
3 min read

Climbing in Yangshuo County, China | Destination Article

August 03, 2009
5 min read

July 22, 2009
5 min read

Taping Finger Injuries | How to Guide

April 02, 2009
2 min read

Body Tension Training | Training and Skills

March 27, 2009
7 min read

Climbing at Ceuse, France | Destination Article

Looking up at the trail of pockets, the confines of the blue streak suddenly assume a tunnel like character. My mind is relieved of its other duties now, and nothing else matters. Nervousness sets in. The pockets continue out of sight, and this aggravates the feeling of gradual solidification in my forearms. I become aware of my heartbeat, measured at first, like a metronome keeping time with the route. Pocket, crimp, big move...jug, clip...“breath”... But the tempo quickly increases until the pounding is difficult to ignore - the threat that it will seal the fate of my weakening grip weighs on my mind. Resting is impossible now, the only solution - to press on. Undercut, twist, drop-knee. Glance at the target, and desperately muster some power from the bottom of the barrel. The run out makes its presence felt, but this is no time for hesitation – it’s now or never. And then, in moments, it’s over. A hurried slap that failed to measure up and a long, arching fall. Le privililege du serpent had won, the flash gone forever, but the schooling it gave me felt totally appropriate: being there alone was a privilege.

February 13, 2009
11 min read

Scottish Winter Climbs | Guidebook Review

There's no need to prevaricate about the quality of this guide – it's good, really good. In fact I would say along with the new Rockfax Lofoten guide this is one of the most inspiring guides I have ever picked up.

January 10, 2009
2 min read

Grivel G12 Cramp-o-Matic | Crampon Review

A long, long time ago when Scottish grade V was the top ice grade in the country and climbers used ice tools called Pterodactyls there was only one crampon available in the UK: The Salewa Classic.

December 16, 2008
2 min read

Five Ten Anasazi Lace Blanco V2 | Climbing Shoe Review

The new Five Ten Anasazi Lace Up V2, is the latest incarnation of the famous pink Anasazi Lace Up, originally released in 1996/97.

October 25, 2008
3 min read

Ice Climbing in Rjukan, Norway | Destination Article

October 23, 2008
4 min read

Bouldering in Ailefroide, France | Destination Article

A beautiful alpine area in the Barre des Ecrins region of the French alps (Altitude 1515m). The region has a mix of superb mountaineering, multi pitch sport climbing and bouldering. The bouldering is on pristine granite blocks. The surroundings are particularly serene. A river runs through the picturesque valley and a glacier at the top of the valley is visible from the bouldering areas. Much of the bouldering has been developed by Anthony Lamiche, a famous local climber who has repeated many hard problems worldwide.

October 16, 2008
3 min read

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Campus Board Training | Training and Skills

Kahtoola | Crampon Review

Climbing in Yangshuo County, China | Destination Article

Climbing in Val Masino, Italy | Destination Article

Taping Finger Injuries | How to Guide

Body Tension Training | Training and Skills

Climbing at Ceuse, France | Destination Article

Scottish Winter Climbs | Guidebook Review

Grivel G12 Cramp-o-Matic | Crampon Review

Five Ten Anasazi Lace Blanco V2 | Climbing Shoe Review

Ice Climbing in Rjukan, Norway | Destination Article

Bouldering in Ailefroide, France | Destination Article

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