More women on film! That's what we're aiming for in the work we've done over three years with the BMC, running the Women in Adventure Film Competition. This year's shortlisted films have been announced and the great news is that you can go and watch every single film for free, whenever you want, on BMCtv: Watch an awesome woman in … [Read more...]
Buff from Buff // Review
A lot of people love a good buff. This versatile loop of fabric, created in the 1990s by a keen off-road motorcyclist, is the staple of many climbers and outdoorsy people. It’s for good reason. The buff is a multifunctional piece of clothing, which can double up as a scarf, hat, face-covering, or even as a bandage if need arises. I’ve always … [Read more...]
Training Book Review // Gimme Kraft
Do you enjoy climbing but want to develop further skills and strength but don’t really know where to start? Gimme Kraft by Patrick Matros, Ludwig “Dicki” Korb and Hannes Huch is a comprehensive guide to getting fitter and stronger for all types of climbing. “How do I get stronger?… train most efficiently?…what exercises make the most sense?” are … [Read more...]
The Environmental Climber
In a world where climate change is a real threat us climbers have to do our part to keep the environment we inhabit, and let’s be honest, take advantage of for our own pleasure, safe. Sometimes it is easy to forget to do certain things to maintain a fun but environmentally responsible balance but it’s actually pretty simple! … [Read more...]
Indoor ice climbing in the UK
The UK has some fantastic locations for ice climbing, but what if you live a long way from the mountains and your time is short? There's a growing number of indoor ice climbing facilities where you can hone your skills before heading out on an adventure in the mountains. Have you tried them and fancy writing us a review? … [Read more...]
Shino DLX Glove // Trespass // Review
Love: the soft inner & general feel What I would change: Women-specific or Slender-hand fit Price: £65.99 Dry hands, that luxury above all luxuries, on a day out in rainy hills. However ‘waterproof’ any glove proclaims to be, it’s simply not possible to keep them dry when there’s a stonking great hole to shove your soggy hands … [Read more...]
Vertical Chill Ice Climbing // Manchester // Review
I am super excited about an upcoming trip to Norway when I'll get to up my game from Scottish Winter Mountaineering and get out on easy water ice for the first time. I'm lucky to live not too far away from Vertical Chill Ice Wall in Manchester, so I headed over to learn the techniques needed for climbing ice and get some tips for the extra gear I … [Read more...]
First Ascent // Rebecca Coles
In November 2016, Rebecca Coles and Simon Verspeak made a first ascent of Lasarmu La, a 6246m Peak in the far West of Nepal. Rebecca talks about the ups and downs, the highs and lows of her expedition in this remote area of Nepal. How do you prepare for a trip like this one? Over the years I’ve built up experience in the mountains; from … [Read more...]
Choosing a Winter Mountain Guide
Traditionally, mountaineering has been a man’s world. Especially winter mountaineering. When you pair this up with a natural tendency for us to link up with people we already know, or people who are ‘like us’, it’s not difficult to see why we choose instructors who are men. Proportionally, it’s much more likely to be a ‘men pick men’ situation, … [Read more...]
Yoga Studio app// review
UPDATE: In light of changes to the Yoga Studio App, please be aware that the app is no longer a one-time purchase app and operates on a subscription model. Previous purchasers of the app have paid for the app and subsequently had their access revoked, subject to paying a monthly subscription. We can no longer recommend the app on the basis … [Read more...]
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