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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.

Silva Explore 3X | Head Torch Review

An in depth review of the Silva Explore 3X head torch, covering a look at features, performance and a general usability overview.

March 14, 2019
3 min read

Climbing in Taghia, Morocco | Destination Article

Isolated in the High Atlas Mountains, the tiny Moroccan village of Taghia hosts probably the best climbing you’ve never heard of.

March 13, 2019
5 min read

Tenaya Iati | Climbing Shoe Review

Sleek, understated and designed with the sole focus of sending some of the world’s hardest routes, the Tenaya Iati not only provides unbeatable performance but also impressive levels of comfort.

February 13, 2019
3 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

Blocbuster: Dave Fitzgerald Climbs Bügeleisen (8B+) and Big Paw (8C) | Video

A short film following David Fitzgerald as he attempts to climb some of Europe's hardest boulders.

January 25, 2019
1 min read

Climbing in Leonidio, Greece | Destination Article

Leonidio is a small village on the coast of mainland Greece, with winding roads, orange groves and age old farming and fishing industries... and incredible sport climbing as far as the eye can see.

January 15, 2019
7 min read

Adam Ondra Battling Belly Full of Bad Berries (5.13b) | Video

“I’d like to say it was a good fight, but it was almost disgusting!” laughed an exhausted Ondra after battling to the chains of Belly Full of Bad Berries (5.13b).

January 08, 2019
1 min read

Cumulus Incredilite | Down Jacket Review

Overall the Cumulus Incredilite just feels really comfortable, light, soft and warm to wear – as a down jacket should!

January 04, 2019
3 min read

Bouldering on Tinos, Greece | Destination Article

Located in the Aegean sea 100 km southeast of Athens is the Greek island of Tinos. This Cycladean gem hosts hundreds of incredible boulder problems with seemingly endless potential and a quintessentially Greek vibe.