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Outdoor Industry News

How to Cure Vertigo: A Visit to Squamish Mountain Festival 24 May 2013

thumb The climbing world is set to gather for the 8th annual Squamish Mountain Festival July 17-21, 2013 below the dramatic backdrop of... [ full story ]

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Gear News

Announcements direct from the manufacturers

New Wild Country Blaze, Boost and Flare harnesses in store 24 May 2013

thumb Striking, fully featured, original designs, Wild Country's latest harness range once again demonstrates a commitment to... [ full story ]

Blurr Summer 2013 Trousers - with VIDEO 23 May 2013

thumb Check out this Summers Blurr trousers with Alex Gorham field-testing the Rogue on a first ascent in Glen Croe. [ full story ]

MSR® Updates SureLock™ Trekking Poles for Spring 2013 22 May 2013

thumb The MSR® trekking poles, with proprietary SureLock™ technology, are engineered to address a user's three highest priorities: ease... [ full story ]

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Gear Reviews

Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers

Alpkit Bouldering Mats - Mujo and Project 20 May 2013

thumb Alpkit have been making bouldering mats for nearly 15 years. 2013 has seen them introduce some new mats plus make modifications... [ full review ]

La Sportiva Stickit Kids Rock Shoe 15 May 2013

thumb 3 year-old Nyah Davidson tries out the tiny La Sportiva Stickit Rockshoes... "I can't quite tie my own shoe laces yet and the... [ full review ]

Scarpa Gea RS Ski Touring Boots 29 Apr 2013

thumb Sarah Stirling has been 'shredding the gnar' in the Scarpa Gea RS touring boots. "Very free and flexible in walk mode, the Gea... [ full review ]

Polvere Ski Mountaineering Skis 24 Apr 2013

thumb Sarah Stirling reviews some lightweight skis from Ski Trab. They were good on the uphills, but how did they cope with the... [ full review ]

REVIEW / VIDEO: The Click-Up Belay Device Apr 2013

thumb This innovative assisted-braking belay device from Climbing Technology is aimed at the single-rope sport climber and indoor... [ full review ]

Rab Infinity Down Jacket Apr 2013

thumb Sarah Stirling reviews a lightweight down jacket from British brand, Rab... [ full review ]

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