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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.

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.

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Haywire | Video

Like any true adventure, things don’t go as planned. Cheyne Lempe provides a gripping story of risk, success, and failure, featuring incredible...

August 14, 2017
1 min read

Commando Ridge, Bosigran, Cornwall | Destination Article

Commando Ridge, Bosigran, Cornwall | Destination Article

I first came across the legendary Commando Ridge in a conversation with a gnarly Northerner in the French Alps. The Northerner’s utter disgust...

July 28, 2017
4 min read

Mountain Hardwear Optic 6 Tent Review

Mountain Hardwear Optic 6 | Tent Review

With that extra zest of class over your average family camping tent, the Mountain Hardwear Optic 6...

July 19, 2017
3 min read

Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine Jacket Review

Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine | Softshell Jacket Review

In many ways a true softshell, yet equally an entirely different and unique beast, the Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine is...

July 17, 2017
2 min read

Petzl Bug Review

July 16, 2017
3 min read

Via Ferrata | Training and Skills

Via Ferrata | Training and Skills

For those unfamiliar with the predominantly European pastime of Via Ferrata, this is a method of exploring the more exposed and less accessible...

June 29, 2017
5 min read

Scarpa | Brand Profile

Founded by the man behind the Guinness Book of World Records, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, an Anglo-Irish businessman...

June 01, 2017
3 min read
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UK-Inspired Bouldering in Massachusetts | Video

UK-Inspired Bouldering in Massachusetts | Video

This is the story of two young climbers on a hunt to bring British-style bouldering to their home crags in...

May 19, 2017
1 min read

Bouldering in Zillertal, Austria | Destination Article

Bouldering in Zillertal, Austria | Destination Article

The Zillertal valley sits in a beautiful part of the Austrian Alps which has long been a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

May 18, 2017
7 min read

DMM | Brand Profile

Founded in 1981 as Moorhouse Engineering in Bethesda, soon to become DMM and move to more suitable premises in Llanberis in 1986...

May 04, 2017
2 min read

Of Choss and Lions | Video

Of Choss and Lions | Video

Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright dodging choss and wild animals between sending some pretty awesome looking African big walls.

May 04, 2017
1 min read

La Sportiva Skwama and Otaki | Climbing Shoe Review

La Sportiva Skwama and Otaki | Climbing Shoe Review

The latest rock shoes from La Sportiva promise complementary qualities on the same last. The stiffer Otaki...

April 06, 2017
6 min read