Synthetic insulation is an alternative to natural down feathers used in insulated jackets. It has several advantages over down feathers that we will go into below. Synthetic insulation has for […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Articles - Trips & Events
Chamonix Climbing
I have only ever been to Chamonix twice before and neither visit was a dedicated climbing trip so I was looking forward to seeing what all the fuss was about. […]
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Pembroke Rock
With this year’s unsettled summer weather I’ve found myself on two Pembroke trips in the past month. A quick bank holiday weekend to get started, then a week later back […]
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How to Choose a Camping Mat
Got a camping trip coming up and want to make sure you get a good nights sleep? With a massive range of camping mats out there its easy to feel […]
Articles - General - Trips & Events
Arc’Teryx Lakeland Revival
The Arc’Teryx Lakeland Revival is a celebration of all things Trad in the Lake District. The aim is to climb a collection of classic routes that are becoming neglected and […]
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Avalanche Safety Articles
We’ve been given a set of 4 articles on transceivers and transceiver rescues by our partners the International School of Mountaineering (ISM). They are all written by experienced IFMGA Mountain […]
Articles - Reviews
Staff Picks – Summer Alpine Clothing
Getting ready for a trip to the Alps? Not only do we have a kit list courtesy of British Mountain Guide and Director of Mountain Tracks Olly Allen, in this […]