Gear for Multipitch and Alpine Rock Climbing – Part 2: Packs and Bags. To Haul Or Not To Haul? That is the question…
Anyone who loves the movement of technical rock climbing will agree, rock climbing with a backpack on, even a small
Tag: alpine climbing
Patagonia’s Free Wall Kit – a first look…
This Spring Patagonia have released their Free Wall Kit. A range of clothing aimed at big wall free climbing, but
A Serious and Dependable Belay Parka – Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka Review
Over this past winter season, the Grade VII Down Parka has lived in my pack from the mountains of Chamonix
Gear News: Arc’teryx Climb Academy Returns to the Lake District for 2026
Hot on the heels of the recent Chamonix Academy announcement, Arc’teryx has confirmed that its premier UK event is headed
ThruDark Mountain Pro Fusion Jacket Review
The ThruDark Mountain Pro Fusion jacket enters a crowded market place yet manages to bring some genuinely new features which
Funky icefalls, snowy ski approaches and modern mixed madness – maybe you need the Patagonia Mixed Alpine Pants? Read our review…
I remember back in the late 90s, Patagonia (imho) lead the way in modern functional legwear for ice, mixed and
Arc’teryx Konseal Shoe Review 2025: The Ultimate Technical Approach Shoe for Scrambling and Long Hauls
We first featured an Arc’teryx approach shoe back in 2016. Since then, we have covered plenty more, from the Kopec
R1 Redux: Everything You Need to Know About the New 2025 Patagonia R1 Air Jacket – Review
The Patagonia R1 is legendary. For years, it has been the gold standard for cold-weather mid-layers, trusted by climbers, hikers,
Minimalist Design, Maximum Performance: A review of the Klättermusen Vingtor Jacket
Considering the dry spell we’ve been having here in the UK so far, I’ve been using the Klättermusen Vingtor jacket
Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Pullover and Hoody Review – the Holy Grail of Midlayers!
Over the summer season I’ve been reviewing the new Nano-Air Ultralight pieces from Patagonia, wearing them for all my guiding
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