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Mountain News, Gear Reviews & Expert Advice

Alpkit Compass

Review of Alpkit Compass

Alex
1 week ago

This is a review of the Alpkit Compass, a cheaper alternative to the popular Silva Type 4.

I’ve been using Silva compasses consistently throughout my life in the outdoors. First …

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Rab Cirrus Flex Hoody

Alex’s Top 5 Best Items of Gear in 2020

Alex
4 weeks ago

A review of the best gear I’ve used in 2020. I haven’t bought much equipment this year because of COVID, so the gear mentioned below is not necessarily new kit …

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The Nature of Snowdonia

Two Nature Books for Leaders

Alex
6 months ago

I was recently thinking about my Mountain Leader assessment (way back in the mists of time) and that I have no recollection of at any point being asked any questions …

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Technical Advice

Alex
7 months ago

Beyond the Edge Ltd have been providing technical and expert advice to a variety of outdoor companies and businesses for over twenty years and we are delighted to be listed …

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Patagonia Stand Up Shorts

Patagonia Stand Up Shorts Review

Alex
8 months ago

With this lovely spell of sunny weather at the beginning of April I decided to treat myself to a new pair of shorts. I wanted something not too technical that …

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Coffee outdoors: how do you make yours?

Harriet Whiteley
10 months ago

Everyone has a different idea of essentials when spending time outdoors. For some it’s the bare minimum: a few basic tools and know-how will see them through. For others the …

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Front cover of two Peak District Bouldering Guidebooks for comparison. Rockfax's Peak Bouldering and Vertebrate Publishing's Peak District Bouldering

Group Test: Peak District Bouldering Guidebooks

Harriet Whiteley
11 months ago

Not sure which bouldering guide to buy for the Peak District? We get into the nitty gritty to work out which book does what best…

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Navigation training above Edale in Peak District, UK.

Who are the BMC?

Harriet Whiteley
11 months ago

The BMC participation statements is on the wall in the climbing wall, their insurance is advertised in the magazines, they make the occasional comical viral video and they’re even talking …

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How to plan your rock climbing holiday

Harriet Whiteley
11 months ago

The excitement of the festive season has subsided, dry January is starting to wear you down and the days still feel all too short. How oh how do you make …

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BtE Director Chris in the White Corries

Clothing and Equipment For Scottish Winter Walking and Mountaineering

Alex
11 months ago

This is a up-dated version of a post on clothing and equipment for Scottish winter walking and mountaineering first published in 2017. Not much has changed but some brands have …

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For over twenty years Beyond the Edge has trained climbers, walkers and mountaineers. We are one of the UK’s most experienced providers of Mountain Training courses including the Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader, Climbing Wall Instructor and the Rock Climbing Instructor Awards. We also deliver the Rock Climbing Skills and Hill and Mountain Skills schemes from Mountain Training. Additionally, we run courses for the BMC for both clubs and individuals.

Based in Sheffield it is run by Alex & Chris who each have over 25 years of mountaineering experience, from the famous gritstone of their local edges to the 8000m peaks of the Himalaya.

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