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Skills Channel Your Inner Dirtbag: How to Save Money in the Outdoors

The outdoors may be free, but all the incidentals soon mount up. Where best to trim a bit of that spend? Professional skinflint Fliss Freeborn offers some well-tested cost-cutting tips, from rocking the second hand gear to dossing in the car park. 

27 26 May
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Ten Top Tips for Buying Rock Shoes

7 29 Jun, 2011
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Belaying - 'Rope Loop' or 'Belay Loop'?

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Safe Access on MOD Land

Military training including live firing takes place in many upland and coastal areas popular with walkers and climbers. The rules on accessing MOD land are strict, but so long as appropriate precautions are taken the danger can be easily manage...

8 24 Mar
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UKC Gear Guide - Supported By Rab Packing for Mountain Cragging

Rob Greenwood talks through what he would pack for a mountain cragging day.

31 3 Nov, 2021
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Steve McClure, a master of onsight climbing, takes us through his top tips on developing the style and the ethical considerations you may wish to consider...

15 20 Oct, 2021
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UKC Gear Guide - Supported By Rab Mid-Layers Explained

Rachael and Rob take us through mid-layers - possibly the most varied range of garments in the outdoors. They talk about classic fleeces,...

6 14 Sep, 2021
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UKC Gear Guide - Supported By Rab Baselayers Explained

Rachael Crewesmith talks us through baselayers; from how they work, to the differences between materials like merino, synthetic, and...

7 Sep, 2021
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UKC Gear Guide - Supported By Rab Down vs Synthetic Insulation

Rachael and Rob talk through the pros and cons of down and synthetic insulation and explain which to use in certain situations....

14 Jul, 2021
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UKC Gear Guide - Supported By Rab A Guide to Windshells

In this episode of the Rab Gear Guide, Rob Greenwood talks about windshells and why they are such a great layer to have in your...

1 Jul, 2021
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Strength-Based Yoga and its Benefits for Climbing

7 Jun, 2021
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Camping Environmental Etiquette - the dos and don'ts on hills and crags

26 Apr, 2021
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How to Get Back to Grips with Climbing Post-Lockdown

4 20 Apr, 2021
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The Female Climber Series The Female Climber Series Part 2 - Optimising Strength Training and the Menstrual Cycle

1 Mar, 2021

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