Marker have released a recall for all 2017/18 model Kingpin bindings. The bindings are being recalled because the pin in the toe part can break under rare circumstances. This can […]
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OMM Packs and Add Ons Compatibility
OMM have a very modular design for all their packs, the downside of this is that it can be quite difficult to work out exactly what is compatible with what. […]
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Friendly MTB challenge in the Eden Valley: Slack Randy
Our friends at Crosby Ravensworth Primary school have arranged this fun event. Saturday 23rd June 2018. 10am. 40km or 25km single track mountain bike ride, money raised goes to the […]
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Mammut Avalanche Airbag 3.0 Safety Check Notice
Mammut have issued a safety check notice for all generation 3.0 avalanche airbags. This involves looking at the installation of the airbag in the pack to ensure it is installed […]
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Christmas Gift Ideas
Once again our Christmas Gift Ideas pages are back up and running – newly updated updated with the latest goodies of 2017, any of which can make a great gift […]
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Midlayer / Jacket Dilemma
I am off to do a Haute Route variant from La Fouly to Zermatt next month. My first non competitive touring for a few years. The number of people touring […]
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Christmas Gift Ideas
Our Christmas Gift Ideas pages are back up and running for Christmas 2016 – updated with the latest goodies any outdoor enthusiast would love to get their hands on. We’ve […]
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Pro Review – Grivel Air Tech Evo Axe
Pro Reviewer: I have been using the Grivel Air Tech Evo Axe for almost one year now for everything from Winter Skills sessions and guiding in Scotland to ski mountaineering […]
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Facewest’s Summer Holidays
With summer over and the Facewest office well and truly into the autumn/winter 2016 season we’ve been reflecting on what the staff here have been up to over the summer. […]