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GROUP TEST: Performance Rock Shoes

It's been four years since we published our last Performance Rock Shoe Group Test and looking back it's clear a whole lot has changed, not least in the number of offerings out there. As a result of this, we chose to rein in our criteria from outright 'performance', which is...
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INTERVIEW: Johnny Dawes on Climbing Back to 8b+

Johnny Dawes recently redpointed 8b+ - his hardest climb since 1990 - with an ascent of Inuit at La Pedriza (Anterior) in Spain, near Madrid. Johnny's return to fitness at 54...
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REVIEW: The North Face Summit L3 Ventrix Hoodie 2.0

While The North Face describe the Ventrix Hoodie 2 (for short) as a midlayer, you could equally call it a thin jacket. It's a hard one to pigeonhole. Although in essence this...
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Win an Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody with Outside

The Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody is fast becoming an Outside favourite – heavy and warm enough to ward off the chills on a night bouldering session but breathable so you won’t build up a sweat getting there.

We’re so enthusiastic about it we decided to spread the love, together with Outdoor Research we’re giving away two of them – one men’s and one women’s in our latest competition.

Follow the link below, answer the easy question and you could be getting an extra Christmas present!

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COMPETITION: Win a Pair of Scarpa Vapour, Friction Labs Chalk, and Organic Chalkbag

The Vapour has undergone a number of changes within the eight years of its existance, but the latest - we would argue - is the best yet. The Men's...

Photo of the Week
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Fortress of Ice
James Rushforth

Supported by

Berghaus

Congratulations to Mac fae Stirling for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKC users.

There were 115 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

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Berghaus Alpine 45 and 30 rucksacks

The new Berghaus Alpine 45 and 30 rucksacks are robust, lightweight and streamlined, allowing you to focus on your objective and climb in comfort.  These classic looking packs use 210D ripstop nylon fabric that has great weather and abrasion resistance.

Features include: Roll top closure; top strap for security and rope storage; adjustable elasticated front bungee; reflective fabric; aluminium ice axe holder; side compression straps; chest strap; hip belt with gear loops that can be wrapped around the front; zipped stash pocket; and tough, easy to use YKK buckles.  The spring steel frame (Alpine 45 only) is removable and the low profile back system incorporates high density EVA foam which lies naturally with the curvature of the back, and also features on the shoulder straps.  The Alpine 45 weighs only 955g (820g stripped) and the Alpine 30 weighs 705g.  The Alpine 45 retails at £110 and the Alpine 30 is £90.

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