Arc’teryx have redesigned their classic Nuclei jacket for this spring. The old version was a firm favorite belay jacket among american big wall climbers thanks to its durability and windproofing. […]
Articles - General - Trips & Events
I was caught in an avalanche and survived thanks to my Avalanche Airbag.
By Sky Schwartz. January 28th 2020. Back country skiing I really enjoy off piste back country skiing and have done it in a number of Alpine ski resorts. In previous […]
Competitions
Win! an Ortovox Zoom+ Transceiver
We are giving away an Ortovox Zoom+ transceiver to one lucky winner who is prepared to do some homework on avalanche safety. As avalanche safety specialists we have a range […]
Competitions - New Products
Win! a Mountain Equipment Kaniq 33 Ski Pack
The Mountain Equipment Kaniq 33 is a ski specific redesign of Mountain Equipment’s popular Tupilak Mountaineering packs. Constructed from the same durable fabrics and with the same lightweight but fully […]
New Products - Reviews
Winter 19/20 Transceiver review – Part 2
Part 1 covered our range of entry level to intermediate devices, now I’ll be moving on to our more advanced transceivers. While the devices covered have plenty of more advanced […]
Articles - Reviews
Winter 19/20 Transceiver review – Part 1
At Facewest we stock one of the most comprehensive range of Transceivers in the UK. In this article I’ll be running through our range in two parts. Part 1 will […]
General - New Products
New Black Diamond JetForce Packs
This Winter Black Diamond have released a new range of avalanche airbags. There’s a range of sizes available all with the name JetForce, but confusingly not all of them use […]
Competitions - New Products
Win! a pair of Rab Pivot GTX Gloves
The Rab Pivot GTX Glove is a dexterous waterproof technical climbing glove for demanding use in cold and wet conditions. Using GORE-TEX Active waterproof / breathable technology to keep your […]
General - How To
Winter Checklist – Mammut Transceiver updates
With the temperatures dropping and the clocks going back its time to start planning your ski trips. An important aspect is ensuring your Avalanche safety kit is up to standard […]