Last month we carried out a survey into the range of rock shoes which we’re stocking this year. The aim was to provide us with a concrete body of information […]
Clothing Guide Page Updated
Our clothing guide page revamped to reflect the recent trends in layering systems and changes in softshell, insulation and membrane fabrics available. http://www.facewest.co.uk/Clothing-Guide.html
Arcteryx Epsilon AR Jacket
Tested my Arcteryx Epsilon AR Jacket this morning with a very fresh windy walk from the train station to work. Not exactly the most demanding of environments I know but […]
Pod New for Spring 2010
Spring is here at last and so is the new range of packs and dry bags from Pod. Pod is a brand that is renowned through out the climbing world […]
Easter Ski Tour – Bernese Oberland
I’m back in the office after a great 8-day tour in the Bernese Oberland. I made the trip down to Switzerland with 7 others, driving down overnight and camping in […]
Dakine Spring Drop In Stock
We’ve just taken delivery of our SS10 Dakine order. The full range of backpacks, luggage and accessories is here: Dakine. We’ve added to our range of cycling backpacks. We now […]
Mountain Equipment Spring/Summer 2010
Our Spring/Summer drop from Mountain Equipment has arrived and is now available on the website here: Mountain Equipment. We now have a great range of tents from ME, available here: […]
Ski Mountaineering Race Change Over
Here is a video of me changing from climbing to skiing in a local ski mountaineering race in Areche/Beaufort. The eagle eyed will spot that I forget to change my […]
Personal Mantras
I always been one for a good one liner, especially if there is a nugget of wisdom in there somewhere. My own for endurance sports is ‘if you stop eating, […]