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Outdoor Industry News

A Different Opinion on Crampons For Walkers 12-Mar-10

"It has been a good season for crampon sales. I felt it was time to lay to rest a number of myths surrounding a couple of... [ full story ]

XSGrip 2 : The stickiest rubber 11-Mar-10
Plas y Brenin launch new real ale! 09-Mar-10
UKClimbing.com Alpine Festival at PyB: non-residential option 01-Mar-10
BMC Climbing Wall Survey 2010 - WIN £1000! 27-Feb-10
WALL NEWS: Awesome Walls Stoke OPEN Tomorrow 26-Feb-10

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Gear News

Announcements direct from the manufacturers

The Scarpa Instinct (lace up)...with VIDEO 12-Mar-10

The Instinct Lace Up uses the same revolutionary XS GRIP2 rubber as the Instinct Slipper. Where the Instinct Slipper uses Lorica... [ full story ]

Outdoor Research Helium Jacket 11-Mar-10

Our most compressible storm shell is so light it practically floats, or at least it’s so light that you won’t notice you’re... [ full story ]

Patagonia Shelter Stone Jacket 10-Mar-10

Stay protected with Patagonia's most durable, stormproof 3-layer waterproof/breathable jacket, now made with an updated fabric... [ full story ]

The New Rockfax Guidebook - North Wales Classics 10-Mar-10
Epicentre DEAL OF THE MONTH: Patagonia Talus 09-Mar-10
Joe Brown DEAL OF THE MONTH: Climbing Harnesses 08-Mar-10
Beacon Competition and Masterclasses This Weekend 05-Mar-10
Alpkit Limited Edition Quickdraws 04-Mar-10

... read older product announcements

Gear Reviews

Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers

Patagonia Ascensionist Soft Shell Jacket 10-Mar-10

Soft shell? Never been a fan of it, says Jon Griffith. Or so he thought, anyway... "Too flimsy and not windproof enough. It's... [ full review ]

Exped DownMat rouses gear envy (with video) 03-Mar-10

Es Tresidder snuggles up in style in Patagonia, on a partially down-filled inflatable mattress: the Exped DownMat 7... [ full review ]

VIDEO: Marmot Genesis Jacket: Hardshell or Softshell? 01-Mar-10

The Marmot Genesis Jacket has identity issues but - like the moody kid dressed in black at the back of the class - this only... [ full review ]

Black Diamond Avalung-Equipped Packs (with video) 25-Feb-10

15 minutes is generally accepted as the time you have before running out of oxygen if buried in an avalanche - assuming your... [ full review ]

Beyond the Mountain by Steve House 17-Feb-10

Adam Long reviews the Boardman-Tasker winning book Beyond the Mountain written by Steve House. "This is not only a brilliant... [ full review ]

Arete Gloves from Outdoor Research 17-Feb-10

Keen winter climber Jon Ratcliffe puts the Arete Glove from Outdoor Research through its paces. "...long walk-ins, wet snow... [ full review ]

Metolius Ultralight Curve Nuts 16-Feb-10
Marmot Work Glove 12-Feb-10
Nanga Parbat - The Movie 11-Feb-10
Scarpa Apex GTX all-terrain shoes Feb-10
VIDEO REVIEW: Jet Boil Personal Cooking System Feb-10

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Outdoor Retailers

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Joe Brown (Capel Curig)
Betwys y Coed, GWYNEDD
www.joe-brown.com

The Outdoor Shop
Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
"Suppliers of equipment for Climbing, Mountaineering, Hill Walking, and Adventure Travel. Specialists we may be, elitist we are definitely not."
www.theoutdoorshop.com

Campfour
Macclesfield, CHESHIRE
"Campfour is a technical independent outdoor store based in Macclesfield, only 15 minutes from the Roaches. We specialise in climbing and mountaineering equipment as well as stocking a..."
www.campfour.co.uk

Hitch 'n' Hike
Bamford, Hope Valley, DERBYSHIRE
"The Peak District's longest established climbing shop. A massive range of gear for climbing, caving, walking, camping and industrial rope access. Discounts..."
www.hitchnhike.co.uk

Alpenstock
Stockport, GREATER MANCHESTER
"Alpenstock is your classic independent outdoor emporium - an Aladdin's cave full of the weird and wonderful. We like to think we're a bit different from the..."
www.alpenstock.co.uk

Cave and Crag
Settle, NORTH YORKSHIRE
"Cave & Crag is a friendly, family run business. We have been suppliers of quality outdoor pursuits equipment since 1973, and the current owners, Alan &..."
www.cave-crag.co.uk

Lakes Climber
Ambleside, CUMBRIA
www.lakesclimber.com

Joe Brown (Llanberis)
Llanberis, GWYNEDD
www.joe-brown.com

Facewest.co.uk
Guiseley, WEST YORKSHIRE
"We sell quality outdoor gear exclusively by mail order. Our focus and our commitment to great customer services mean you get what you want quickly and efficiently. We are not an..."
www.facewest.co.uk

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