We have added 2 new models of helmet and some new colours so you can have more choice of lid. Petzl Meteor III, following on from the Meteor (what happened […]
New Exped Dry Bags & Sleeping Mats
We have a whole range of new products from Exped. Their range of Dry Bags has always been a very popular product and so we have added more. Fold Dry […]
7 Deaths last week in the French Alps
Those of you off for some late season ski touring or mountaineering in the alps please be very careful of the conditions at the moment. Over 50 people have died […]
How to Choose a sleeping Mat
Sleeping mats fall into 3 categories. Self inflating mats, Non self inflating mats and Closed cell foam mats. Before we look at each type, a few words about what a […]
Thermarest Trek & Travel series ON SALE
Up to 22% off this very popular range of self inflating sleepingmats from Thermarest Expedition 5 Large £20 Off Was £89 now £69 http://www.facewest.co.uk/pp/thermarest/expedition5large.htm Expedition 5 Regular £20 Off Was […]
Beal Edlinger & Joker Ropes
Two new products in the climbing section. Beal Edlinger 10.2mm rope – an entry level rope from Beal. A good all rounders rope at an exceptional price. Only £64 for […]
Petzl Cosmique / Cosmique Light Ice Axes
I know that June seems an odd time to update the ice axes we sell but there are a couple of good ones out there that I should have added […]
Look to Ski Himalayas in 2010
Indian Government officials have given the green flag for a $300 million ski resort project located in the Kullu Valley, in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The resort […]
Lynn Hill Climbing The Nose
It takes an age to download but there is a great piece of video of Lynn Hill climbing ‘The Nose’. Truly awesome and inspiring stuff. There are also plenty of […]