Very interesting article about avalanches, risk assessments and inflating safety back packs on Piste Hors. Well worth a read. Avalanche airbags, training and risk homeostasis
New Products
Facewest get CAMP
We have added Italian hardware brand CAMP to the website. Much of what they produce is very similar to Petzl or BD so we already have that covered but what […]
Reviews
The Facewest Midweight Softshell Test – Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody
This is the third review in the Midweight softshell series. The Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody is the most protective jacket in this test. Made entirely from Polartec Powershield (rather than […]
New Products
TSL Snowshoes Added
We have broadened our range of snowshoes by adding French snowshoe brand TSL. From TSL we have chosen the Escape Easy snowshoes which are aimed more at the recreational snowshoer […]
Videos
La Sportiva AT Grip Spikes
The AT Grip Spikes are Hob nails or Dobs that can be screwed into the bottom of compatible La Sportiva shoes to give better ice, snow and steep ground grip. […]
General
Rab Out Takes
Wasn’t going to put this on the blog but apparently it’s the best video we have made so far!
Videos
Kahtoola MicroSpikes
A very topical product at the moment. Just a little video to show you how easy Kahtoola MicroSpikes are to use, made last Friday on Helvellyn. It’s also the first […]
Reviews
Kahtoola MicroSpikes Reviewed
I tested the Kahtoola MicroSpikes on my ski holiday last year where I did quite a bit of trail running after the lifts had shut and even some climbing on […]