Patagonia Stand Up Shorts Review
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 …
Coffee outdoors: how do you make yours?
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 …
Group Test: Peak District Bouldering Guidebooks
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…
Who are the BMC?
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 …
How to plan your rock climbing holiday
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 …
Clothing and Equipment For Scottish Winter Walking and Mountaineering
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 …
Alex’s Top 5 Best Items of Gear in 2019
A review of the best gear I’ve used in 2019. All the items have been well tested in variety of tough conditions.
Mountain Equipment Tupilak 45
I’ve owned a lot of …
Built to Send C1 Chalk Bag
There isn’t very much to say about chalk bags. You put chalk in, tie them round your waist and go climbing. a chalk bag is a simple item of equipment. …
Preparing for Less Daylight
Preparing for Less Daylight
Autumn is a fantastic time to be in the mountains. Colours erupt and flame across the landscape, light softens and shadows lengthen giving contrast and counterpoint to …
Master the art of belaying
Climbers get all the glory. They stand on the podiums,
feature in the climbing films and get the sponsorship deals. But don’t be
fooled; the true art worth mastering is not climbing, …