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Straight away I’m going to say that, from day one, I have loved theses axes. I’ve felt very comfortable using the Ergonomic as my go-to Dry tooling and Competition axe.

I have been climbing with my pair of Unparallel Lace UP for quite some time now and have given them a good run for their money. I’ve taken them on various adventures such a crack climbing in Tasmania...

For any sport, trad or alpine climber, your harness is an essential bit of kit. With this in mind, why not dig out your harness and follow this easy-to-follow guide to inspection and cleaning.

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.

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?

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.

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. 

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Tips, advice and comparisons on using guide mode belaying devices for rock climbing and mountaineering.

A detailed look at the adaptable Scarpa Maestro Womens rock shoe, which offers stability yet still has enough flex for smearing.

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...

Precise, refined and exquisitely designed - the Unparallel TN Pro is quite simply brilliant.

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.

There are many different aspects to the winter climbing and mountaineering game - from ice falls and snowed up buttresses, to classic gullies and...

The ATC Pilot is incredibly intuitive to use, especially for climbers who already have experience using belay devices.

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.

A detailed look at the Moon Fingerboard, combining a review of its features and an advanced training workout.

The evolution of the humble belay device shows no sign of slowing down, and this latest device is perhaps the most innovative yet...

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.

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.

Our Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Slice is tasty all-natural, energy packed snack, perfect for all your high output outdoor adventures.

A few weeks in to lockdown and the flames of motivation are beginning to dwindle, but don’t worry - we got you. 

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.

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!

This week's video comes from our backyard here in the South Lakes where supreme Scot, Will Bosi, takes on a host of the 8th grade classics. Taking in the quiet, woodland covered limestone of Woodwell and the crisp rhyolite of Kentmere, Bosi samples some of our favourite after-work venues - the only difference between our respective trips being the difficulty of the climbing!

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.

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.

This week's video is a quick training hit from Lattice Training. In this latest video, coach Josh takes us through 3 quick exercises on a training board. Each of the exercises are super easy to follow, targeting the core strength vital for tackling problems through this steep terrain. Check them out below and have fun trying them out during your next session at the gym!

This week's video is another masterpiece from the sport climbing mecca, Flatanger Cave in Norway. This time it's the turn of the French powerhouse Seb Bouin - without a doubt 2022's most successful sport climber. Here he takes on a huge project, tackling multiple pitches to climb through the belly of the cave and up the impressive, if slightly easier, headwall. Originally imagined by Magnus Midtbö, the cave's whole line defies belief. Enjoy!

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 ...

This week's video is yet the latest from climbing's best, Adam Ondra. Coming to us from the cave that has become synonymous with the pinnacle of the sport climbing scene, Adam shows us around his latest Flatanger undertaking - Project BIG. A monstrous line, Project BIG is the king line of the Flatanger cave and stands as the last great, unclimbed project there with Ondra having previously been intimidated by its huge presence. Rumoured to be harder than Silence 9c, Jakob Schubert (trying the ...

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.