News, Articles and Trip Reports
Category: Gear Reviews
Petzl Crampon Compatability
Mix & match the different Petzl crampon sections, to create the best fit for your boots, and adapt to each adventure.
Which Boots do I need?
Boot and footwear choice represents perhaps the single most important decision of all when considering your mountaineering equipment.
What to take Icefall climbing
Adrian Nelhams talks to you about what's in his rucksack when he goes icefall climbing
Snow Shovels - advice and recommendations
Snow shovels have many uses in the mountains, such as making shelters, analysing the snow pack by digging a snow…
Using 'Avalanche Probes' and advice for buying
Probes are really useful for the back-country skier, as they can be used for probing the layers in the snow…
Review of the Barryvox S Transceiver.
For over a decade the Mammut Pulse has been the top transceiver on the market. Mammut have now introduced its…
Arc’teryx Procline Lite Ski Boot Review.
Arc’teryx aren’t very well known for their ski boots, so I was very interested to see how the Procline Lite…
Ice Screws and Accessories
A look at Ice Screws, Leashes, Clipper systems and V-Threaders
Ski Touring Equipment Advice
The ski touring market has been developing really quickly in the last few years, putting all sorts of new types…
Winter Ice Climbing Kit – Get ready for the Ice!
With winter fast approaching, now is a good time to check your kit!