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Next Saturday Showroom Opening: 20th December

Next Saturday Showroom Opening: 20th December

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.

How climbing ropes are made

How Climbing Ropes Are Made | Product Information

One of the best explanations of the complexities of climbing rope manufacture we have come...

September 26, 2017
1 min ler

bouldering circuits in fontainebleau

The Fontainebleau Circuit | Destination Article

Bouldering circuits are now widely practiced in many indoor walls around the UK. The basic idea behind the coloured circuits is to complete...

September 21, 2017
7 min ler

Explaining the stiffness of outdoor footwear

An Explanation of the Stiffness Category for Outdoor Footwear | Product Information

In this excellent video, expert mountaineer Brian Hall, of the Mountain Boot Company...

September 21, 2017
1 min ler

boulderer wearing scarpa instinct lace climbing shoes, climbing

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...

August 24, 2017
3 min ler

A review of ten of the best instructional books for climbers

The Best Instructional Books for Climbers | Buying Guide

Whether you’re just starting out at rock climbing, or a seasoned veteran looking to refresh your mind on a few long...

August 23, 2017
4 min ler

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...

August 14, 2017
2 min ler

mountaineers inside a tent

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 ler

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 ler

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 ler

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 ler

Petzl Bug Review

July 16, 2017
3 min ler

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 ler