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Outdoor Industry News

Chamonix Mountain Festival: 1st - 8th June 2013 22 May 2013

thumb The first Chamonix Mountain Festival is approaching fast. Don't miss out on an exciting week of climbing, ski-touring, hiking and... [ full story ]

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Gear News

Announcements direct from the manufacturers

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 ]

Alpkit Trinity Lantern/Torch 21 May 2013

thumb New - bright 190 lumen dual-function LED lantern/torch. [ full story ]

Thermo Half Zip Fleece Jacket 20 May 2013

thumb The new Thermo Half Zip Fleece Jacket from Marmot is made from Polartec's Power Dry High Efficiency fabric which is designed to... [ 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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