2010 August | Rock Climbing UK

Climbing book review – Ron Fawcett – Rock Athlete

Before I begin this review I would like to firstly thank Vertebrate Publishing for sending me a copy of this fantastic book (signed copy too), and secondly to apologise for taking so long to get this review written!

Published by Gareth Hanson on August 31, 2010 8:52 pm

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Climbing equipment review: Petzl Altios climbing helmet

After putting up with my Mammut Skywalker for over a year, I finally decided enough was enough and elected to buy a new climbing helmet.

Published by Gareth Hanson on August 27, 2010 9:06 pm

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Improving your climbing photography – 12 week mini course – week2

I hope you enjoyed part 1 of our climbing photography course last week? This week I’m going to cover a crucial step to developing your mastery of climbing photography…

Published by DuncanSkelton on August 27, 2010 7:52 pm

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Improving your climbing photography – 12 week mini course – week1

If you find that your climbing pictures are providing a poor representation of your climbing experiences and you would like to do better, check out our 12 weekly climbing photography tips.

Published by DuncanSkelton on August 18, 2010 5:17 pm

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Lead climbing mini course, week 2 – clipping quickdraws

Here’s week 2 of our lead climbing mini course. This week we’ll be showing the right and wrong way to clip a quick-draw.

Published by Gareth Hanson on August 16, 2010 7:05 pm

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Climbing equipment review – Mammut Ultimate Hoody

The Mammut Ultimate Hoody is a Soft Shell, Gore-Windstopper.You’ll start to see a lot of Soft Shell technology, as it is starting to become really popular in the UK. Our European brethren have been fans of it for a long time.

Published by Becky Mincher on August 12, 2010 9:13 am

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Lead climbing mini course, week 1 – Flaking out your rope

For those of you who are new to lead climbing, we’re going to be providing a mini video course. Each week we’ll show you a new technique. The first week is ‘how to flake out your rope’.

Published by Gareth Hanson on August 9, 2010 8:18 am

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Banish those pesky mosquitos and win a fantastic North Face rucksack, Leatherman tools and the entire range of Insectshield product

A North Face rucksack, Leatherman tools & Insectishield product up for grabs. Competition closes 31st of August. Getting back to basics and enjoying all that the great outdoors has to offer means incredible views, fresh air and just ‘getting away from it all’. From rock climbing and camping to mountain biking we return home to [...]

Published by Gareth Hanson on August 3, 2010 5:23 pm