Spring/Summer fell running season is in full swing. Big events like The Fellsman has been and gone and other major events are on the horizon, including the Rab Helvellyn Sky […]
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How To Choose A Sleeping Bag
Taking the plunge into your first camping trip? or looking to upgrade your current set up with a new sleeping bag? Well we have A LOT of sleeping bags in […]
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Spring Ski Touring Equipment Guide
Late Season can often have the best conditions for touring. A decent snow base has often built up and the days are longer (especially in Scotland!). As the temperatures start […]
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What Do You Need To Get Off-Piste This Winter?
There’s nothing better than leaving the pistes, heading out and skiing untracked powder under a blue sky, or skinning into a remote valley and spending the night in an alpine […]
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How To Look After Your Outdoor Clothing
Caring for your outdoor gear is something that most people probably don’t spend much time or money on – after all when you’re not out using it the last thing […]
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How To Choose A Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag is a major purchase and your choice can mean the difference between a good night’s sleep and several hours of damp, cold misery or in extreme circumstances […]
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How To Choose A Camping Mat
There’s a huge range of camping mats out there, at Facewest we have 48 different types of mat from Thermarest, Sea To Summit, Exped and Mountain Equipment. It can be […]
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How To Avoid Being Avalanched
Risk Assessment and preparation. Avalanche Avoidance The golden rule of back country or off piste skiing and snowboarding is to AVOID avalanches. Everyone should be properly equipped and trained to […]
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Flameless Outdoor Cooking
At Facewest we are always interested in new products that can make life easier, or for those more interested in suffering, more ‘efficient’. We are pretty excited about the new […]