Best outdoor gadgets 2017: The hottest climbing tech this year
Every January the outdoor industry converges on a few trade shows to swap bad jokes, banter and get a flavour of the best outdoor…
AKU Serai GTX boots review: The ultimate lightweight ice boot?
There are hundreds of winter boots on the market, from crazy-light unlikely-looking beasts through to old skool massive leather numbers. This is a review of…
The Climbing Project – and how to choose it
The project. Dread words for the keenest of climbers. We’ve all got a few unfinished ones hanging around, like that old bike in the…
Best Climbing Apps: Outdoor and training apps for iOS and Android
In spite of there being thousands of apps for Apple and Android devices, there are very few indeed that are actually helpful outdoors, where…
Montane Alpine Pro Jacket review
British gear brand Montane has gained a Gore-Tex licence, which is no small news as it’s the first new licence to be issued in…
Mammut El Cap climbing helmet review
The Mammut El Cap climbing helmet comes in an enticing array of colours and has a small peak to keep the sun out of…
Leki Micro Vario Carbon review: Walking poles for climbers
These Leki walking poles are a bit of a revelation, and after weeks of testing we reckon they offer one of the best blends…
Steep Ice climbing tips: Winter winning
Ice – mesmerising, bamboozling, intense, pumpy, awful? At some point in your ice climbing career you will most likely find a pitch that is…
Berghaus Extrem 7000 hoody fleece review
The Berghaus Extrem brand will be pretty familiar to many, and has turned out some excellent gear over the years. New for autumn 2016 is this lightweight Polartec…
Getting Started: How to Climb Outdoors – better.
Outdoor Instructor Robin Jeffery begins this introductory series with taking a look at the foundations of a good climbing day, in How to Climb…