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Preparing for Winter Adventures | Training and Skills
For some, the first flurries of snow make for a fun filled winter season ahead. However for others, initial excitement may give way to a feeling of trepidation. Here in the UK, the majority of us don’t get a lot of experience playing out in the white stuff - so it’s easy to get caught out if you aren’t prepared.
EB Guardian 3.0 | Climbing Shoe Review
Sensitive and efficient performance in a versatile, comfortable package – the latest iteration of EB’s famous Guardian is an impressive addition to a range of shoes that already pack a serious punch. The previous version of the Guardian was an iconic model for EB and was certainly the most common EB shoe seen in my local gyms, so, the 3rd generation has big boots to fill. Can they live up to the name?
EB Nebula | Climbing Shoe Review
Soft, sensitive and oh so French – the Nebula is the ultimate homage to EB’s climbing shoe heritage, nailing the same fundamentals that made their very first climbing shoe so successful whilst epitomising the modern climbing shoe’s evolution into an expertly engineered sending weapon.
DMM Alpha Sport | Quickdraw Review
The Alpha Sport is the latest in DMM’s extensive range of quickdraws, and it stands out as the most broad-shouldered of the pack. The Alpha sport is designed, as the name suggests, for use as an all round sport climbing quickdraw so it lines up alongside the likes of the Petzl Spirit and Black Diamond Livewire.
Climbing Skincare | Buying Guide
As climbers, our skin is our most important tool, sensitively connecting us to the vertical world and creating the essential friction that keeps us on the wall. But, knowing how to maintain your skin and deal with its specific needs both whilst climbing and between climbing sessions can be tricky. Put simply, most of our climbing skin troubles will come as a result of skin that is either too wet or too dry, we’ll take a look at some of the specifics of each below and some of the products that...
Scarpa Instinct Lace | Climbing Shoe Review
Visit any major climbing wall across the length and breadth of Britain and you’ll be doing well to not spot the signature orange and black...
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...
Quickdraws | Get Outdoors Top 5
With summer and the outdoor climbing season fast approaching, you might be planning to make your debut on real rock, taking the skills you’ve learnt at the gym to your local crags or boulders. In this mini-series we’ll be looking at some of the kit you’ll need to get started climbing outside. First up is sport climbing quickdraws, the things you’ll be relying on to protect you in the case of a fall at a pre-bolted crag or wall. Below we’ll suggest our top 5 picks (in no particular order) for ...
Unparallel TN Pro | Climbing Shoe Review
Precise, refined and exquisitely designed - the Unparallel TN Pro is quite simply brilliant.
Rockfax Haute Provence | Guidebook Review
With so much stunning climbing in the Provence region, it is of little surprise that most travelling climbers will need to invest in several guidebooks. Well, not any more! With the eagerly awaited publication of this region-wide guide by Adrian Berry, the intrepid Brit can now set off on his or her travels to one of the best sport climbing regions in the world with just a single volume.
Belaying in Guide Mode | How to Guide
Tips, advice and comparisons on using guide mode belaying devices for rock climbing and mountaineering.
Scarpa Maestro Women's | Climbing Shoe Review
A detailed look at the adaptable Scarpa Maestro Womens rock shoe, which offers stability yet still has enough flex for smearing.
La Sportiva | Brand Profile
La Sportiva owns and operates its own state-of-the-art factory; this small, 250 person facility is truly an anomaly in today's footwear world...
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...
DMM Fly Ice Axe | Product Information
There are many different aspects to the winter climbing and mountaineering game - from ice falls and snowed up buttresses, to classic gullies and...
Black Diamond ATC Pilot | Belay Device Review
The ATC Pilot is incredibly intuitive to use, especially for climbers who already have experience using belay devices.
Women's Climbing Shoes | Top 5
We've picked out a few of our favourite women's climbing shoes in a concise top 5 buying guide, taking everything from performance levels and intended climbing terrain to cost into consideration.
Moon | Fingerboard Review | Training and Skills
A detailed look at the Moon Fingerboard, combining a review of its features and an advanced training workout.
Wild Country REVO | Belay Device Review
The evolution of the humble belay device shows no sign of slowing down, and this latest device is perhaps the most innovative yet...
Belay Device | Buying Guide
We know that there is a vast amount of belay devices available on the market, so we thought it may be helpful to outline the different types of belay devices on offer and give a brief summary of the individual belay devices that we stock. Hopefully this will give you a better understanding when either choosing your first belay device, or deciding you want to try a different type.
Mammut Wall Rider with MIPS | Helmet Review
With an easing of UK lockdown and a renewed emphasis on keeping yourself safe we have a look at one of the most progressive helmets on the market.
Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Slice | Recipe
Our Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Slice is tasty all-natural, energy packed snack, perfect for all your high output outdoor adventures.
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.
Technique Tips – Article 3: Aretes | Training and Skills
The third in a 3-part article series, written with the aim of helping improve your rock climbing technique. This article focusses on improving your arete climbing skills.
Boreal Indo Womens
£64.95
£130.00
The Boreal Indo is an all-round performance climbing shoe with a particular focus on exceptional smearing capability. Perfect for any climber looking for a performance climbing shoe that doesn't compromise on comfort. Rock+Run Suggestion: Technical Fit - Hard Bouldering,...
Unparallel Souped UP
£124.00
£155.00
The Unparallel Souped UP is an ultra high performance, super soft modern climbing shoe designed to crush on indoor comp-style boulder problems as well as softer, slopier rock types outdoors. Downturned and aggressive, the super soft Souped UP is the perfect climbing shoe for athletic boulders...
Surprising Effect of Dirt on Climbing Rope | Weekly Video
Do you ever wash your climbing rope? No? Well this week's video might make you consider it. Hard Is Easy are back with another geeky video from the Mammut testing labs and this time it's the turn of dirty ropes. Taking a deep dive into effects of dirt on your climbing ropes durability, Ben finds out whether it's a good idea to wash your climbing rope or not. Testing this on both dry treated and normally finished ropes, the results are pretty surprising... Enjoy!
Evolv Shaman | Climbing Shoe Review
Having been in the Evolv line-up for many years now, the Shaman could be viewed alongside other stone cold classics such as the La Sportiva Miura or the Boreal Joker. The Shaman originally entered the range way back when as Chris Sharma’s signature model, and there was a time when nearly everyone had a pair. Over time the design has changed (evolved?) slightly, but the shoe itself never lost the broad appeal and features that made it popular in the first place.
Petzl Said To NEVER Do This | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from HowNOT2, an American channel that put climbing gear to the test, pushing it till it breaks and comparing the results to the figures published by the kit's supplier. This time it's the turn of the Petzl Micro Traxion with the HowNOT2 guys testing it to find the point at which it strips the sheath from a rope. The results are certainly interesting. Beware of the big whippers! Enjoy.
A Valais Classic | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the very familiar boulders of Switzerland where we join Daniel Woods and Mellow for a tour of Fionnay. Having had some time out of the climbing limelight with the young gun likes of Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts and Will Bosi stealing the big bouldering tick headlines, it's nice to have some time to enjoy Daniel Woods' again. As strong as ever, we're treated to a vintage masterclass from Daniel who takes down an array of superb boulders with the highlight being a ...
Climbing 100 Boulders in 1 Hour | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the Sender One gym in Los Angeles where renowned Italian climber, Stefano Ghisolfi, is taking a quick pit stop on the way to Bishop. This isn't a regular stop off for Ghisolfi however, who attempts to climb over 100 boulders in the gym inside an hour's time limit. Can he do it? Click below to find out.
Bouldering Bobat vs The World's Tallest Dam | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Verzasca Dam in Switzerland, the site of Red Bull's recently held multi pitch climbing competition, the Dual Ascent. Our video pick follows Bouldering Bobat as they take on this insane challenge alongside a host of other professional climbers. At a daunting 220 metres in height, the dam is massive and consists of 6 pitches. During Red Bull's event, two teams of professional climbers race side by side up identical routes from bottom to top. Here, Bobat are on the w...
Buster Martin on Action Directe 9a | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the Frankenjura where Moon climber Buster Martin is working the Wolfgang Güllich route, Action Directe 9a. First climbed by Wolfgang in 1991, the pocket pulling test piece was awarded the grade of 8c+ which, like Ben Moon's route Hubble which was climbed the year before, marked a serious step up in sport climbing standards around the world. Now some years later, both routes have been given 9a and Moon athlete Buster Martin is vying to become only the second climbe...
13 Tips To Improve Your Climbing | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Swedish international climber, Emil Abrahamsson who has 13 tips for us to improve our climbing. Whilst this video has become a bit of a staple for climbing YouTubers, this particular offering from Emil is one of the most insightful we've seen with tips that teach both new and experienced climbers something new. Maybe one of these tips will be the key to you sending that weekend project - enjoy!
What Happens When a Pro Climber Signs Up For a Beginner Course? | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Magnus Midtbo (or Bjorn) as he dons an incredibly suspect disguise to take part in a beginner's climbing course at a gym in the US. Masquerading as Bjorn the Icelandic reporter, Magnus works his way through the grades at what would seem like lightning pace for someone seemingly fresh to the sport.
Underestimated | Weekly Video
This week's video is a stunner. Coming to us from the lesser travelled bouldering destinations of South Wales, we get a glimpse at the untapped and underestimated potential of this somewhat forgotten land. South Wales clearly has plenty to offer and with developers like Eliot Stephens and Leo Skinner opening up a wealth of fantastic new venues and lines, there's plenty on offer to make a trip for.
Climbing Terms Explained | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Hannah Morris who takes us through climbing's weird and wonderful compilation of confusing terms. Hannah's accessible video unlocks many of the key words, breaking them down and explaining them wonderfully with demonstrations and even a few fun facts.
Thermarest | Brand Profile
Originally named ‘Cascade Designs’, Thermarest began life in 1972 as a self inflating camping mattress company. Founded by Boeing engineers and avid mountaineers, John Burroughs, Jim Lea and Neil Anderson - Thermarest truly came to life when the latter two founders were let go in the now-legendary Boeing layoffs. With time on their hands, they dedicated themselves to the quest for a better night’s sleep under the stars. The idea for a self inflating mat? This came from Jim one day while gard...