At ISPO 2012, DMM unveiled a stack of new gear they've been toiling over in their Llanberis factory, including the tools that have been causing the hype in the forums - the range of axes due next winter.]]>
At ISPO 2012, DMM unveiled a stack of new gear they've been toiling over in their Llanberis factory, including the tools that have been causing the hype in the forums - the range of axes due next winter.]]>
The new Dorset Rockfax is now available for pre-ordering at a special offer price. Read on for details.]]>
The buzz at ISPO on Monday was all about the BIG news from Wild Country - rumours were going round that it had been sold. I managed to get the details from a delighted Martin Atkinson who told me that the Italian company Salewa had bought Wild Country to strengthen their gear range. ]]>
At a lecture sponsored by GORE-TEX®, Dave MacLeod and climbing partner Andy Turner will present their first free ascent of the Long Hope route at London's Royal Geographical Society on February 8th. The lecture will cover all aspects of their first free ascent of the Long Hope route, St John's Head, Hoy last year and be followed by a screening of the Longhope film - already winner of last years People's Choice award at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival. ]]>
EMS Exclusive Offer: The Petzl Meteor helmet and Petzl Corax climbing harness combination set.]]>
UKC/UKH were at ISPO Munich earlier this week, checking out the latest innovations in outdoor gear at this massive winter tradeshow. The show has grown again this year: 2,344 exhibitors from 51 countries across 17 halls. There was a strong British presence, with brands such as Montane, DMM and Rab showcasing some great products once again...]]>
Experience the adventure of the great outdoors, extreme expeditions, remote cultures, and the world's last great wild places at this year's Fort William Mountain Festival, presented by the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The celebration of mountain culture will run from Wednesday 15 - Sunday 19 February.]]>
Blue Ice, founded in 2008 in Chamonix, France provide high quality technical products for mountaineering, rock and ice climbing and ski touring.The Blue Ice 45L Backpack is a classic.
Take a look.]]>
The Barn Climbing is one of the only gear shops to now have a full size range of La Sportiva Python's. Since last year the RRP of La Sportiva Python has risen to £95, however we are holding their 2011 price and selling them for £85. Act fast to get your perfect performance shoe, sizes available while stocks last!!]]>
In 2012 the Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust (JCMT) is offering a number of subsidised 3-day Alpine courses in Chamonix, co-ordinated by Plas y Brenin and the Mountain Training Trust. The intention is to provide a top class introduction to Alpine mountaineering at the lowest posssible cost.The closing date for applications is the 2nd April.]]>
Spend a week with our walking guides enjoying some of Snowdonia's finest, valley walks, woodland trails and coastal paths. A real mixed bag of scenic and fascinating walks in this magnificent and diverse area.]]>
Over the last year you've probably started to see and hear more of Edelrid, the German brand primarily renowned for their pedigree in producing ropes. This is a result of the brand's renewed focus on the UK market and the attention they are paying to developing gear that meets the needs of UK climbers. As part of this Edelrid have released a new video that gives a retrospective of some of their achievements to date as well as giving an insight into what they're up to right now ... check it out ...]]>
Are you a walker, a mountaineer, a climber or a bit of all three? Dan Bailey tries out three winter boots, each designed for a different niche - Meindl's Himalaya MFS (B1), the Berghaus Kibo (B2) and Mammut's Mamook GTX (B3)]]>
Want to see what you are missing at Kendal Wall? Size Does Matter.
Check out our new walls - the tallest in England, the amazing roofing route, our training room, lots of new bouldering, our plush new cafe and climbing shop.
Plus what's on at Kendal Wall in the next few months.]]>
The Vertical Chill Ice Wall is an 8 metre ice climbing wall located within the Ellis Brigham store in a central part of Manchester city centre. ...]]>