Earlier in November I took a week off to go climbing in Morocco. We headed to the Anti Atlas mountains, flying to Agadir then driving a couple of hours to […]
General
Ortovox Software Update S1+ and 3+
Both the Ortovox 3+ and S1+ avalanche transceivers have received software updates going into Winter 13/14. Nothing critical, but the inital distance accuracy has been improved on the 3+ and […]
Trips & Events
The First Ascent of the Djanhorn and other stories…
Former Facewest employee Tim Elson has been on an amazing trip which included some first ascents of mountains in Kyrgyzstan. Here is a trip report from Tim. The Djangart Region […]
Reviews
Testing Times From Rab
I have 2 bits of kit on the go from Rab, the Alpine Jacket, an unlined windshirt and the Strata Jacket, which is their new Polartec alpha insulation piece. The […]
Reviews
Mammut Rime Pro Jacket – Tested
I’ve had the Mammut Rime Pro on test for a little while now. I’ve had a number of synthetic belay jackets in the last few years, my favourite of which […]
General
New Pieps DSP Pro Transceiver
The NEW Pieps DSP Pro is now in stock and we have made the usual demo search video. The DSP Pro is a 3 antenna transceiver with digital masking similar […]
Reviews
Mammut Trion Light – Pack Review
Finding a new pack is always a bit of a nightmare. Everyone has their own preferences – lots of pockets/no pockets, hardwearing or lightweight, streamlined or endless features? It’s a […]
Reviews
Mountain Equipment Tupilak Jacket
The Mountain Equipment Tupilak is my first Gore Pro jacket (Pro took over from Proshell for Winter 13). I’m sure the change from Proshell to Pro has passed many people […]
General
Petzl Nao Modifications
Just a couple of tips for the Petzl Nao, both to do with the string cradle. Over time the cord lock gradually twisted the string on the headband and made […]