Throughout the week we (the staff at Facewest) are constantly coming across all the stuff that’s on our website, maybe because we’re checking a feature on a product for a […]
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New Suunto Spartan Ultra Video
Stu’s managed to get his hands on the new Suunto Spartan Ultra – he’s made a video running through some features and the new touch screen operation. It’s worth noting […]
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Pro Review – Black Diamond Viper Ice Axes
Pro Reviewer: Dave Sarkar of Climbing Gear Reviews checks out the new Black Diamond Viper Ice Axes. He’ll be updating the review as the winter season progresses so it’s worth […]
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Facewest Gourmet Lunch
OK, so the title’s a bit misleading; this isn’t really about what you’d call gourmet food – we actually had several different travel meals to try out as we’re looking […]
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Mountain Equipment Product Testing
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog about a tour of the DMM factory (read the blog here) which Graham and I had the chance to partake in. […]
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Pro Review – Patagonia Untracked Pants
Pro Reviewer: Following on from his review of the Patagonia Untracked Jacket, Kev tests out the Untracked Pants. Patagonia say: “With a highly articulated fit and a soft brushed tricot […]
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Pro Review – Patagonia Untracked Jacket
Pro Reviewer: The Patagonia Untracked Jacket and Pants are a dedicated full weather protection combo aimed at skiers (and snowboarders) heading into the backcountry/offpiste terrain where freedom of movement and […]
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Pro Review – Vapour Rise Lite Alpine Jacket
British Mountain Guide Al Powell reviews the Rab Vapour Rise Lite Alpine Jacket. I’ve been using the Vapour Rise Lite Alpine Jacket all summer for guiding in the Alps and […]
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Pro Review – Grivel Haute Route and Camp Race 290 Crampons
Pro Reviewer The camp race 290 crampons really are ridiculously light. The Dynafit rear buckle attachment is a genius design, and makes getting the crampons on and off very, very […]