You are correct, the offical size of hole for M10 T-nuts is 13mm diameter which leaves a small space around the shaft for ease of fitting, however for a climbing wall a 13mm hole may not be ideal because of the nature of the forces involved.   more »

Firstly you may need to get some expert advice about attaching climbing holds to your interior wall as it will depend on the wall construction as to which fixing technique to use for a proper secure fitting - screw fit, bolt on, expansion bolts and even resin glues are all posssible solutions.   more »

Every customer is important to us and we strive only to give the very best personal service. Here are some of the comments we receive from our customers every day   more »

We often get asked what's the difference between a Versaclimber Home Model and a Versaclimber Club Sport or Refurbished Versaclimber machine, so here's the answer:   more »

Via Ferrata is one of the fastest growing types of holidays for those wishing to experience the exposure of mountain climbing but without the technical skills or hundreds of pounds worth of equipment necessary for the traditional style of climbing steep rock.   more »

Barigo 52 Instructions (English) PDF 591KB   more »

Just in time for Mothers Day, It's not an OSCAR, BAFTA, BRIT or even a GRAMMY but the Female Dynamo has won an award. 'Editors Choice Award' in the March 2008 of OE Magazine The magazine is to be published on the 27th February so you'd better get your orders in early because there's bound to be a rush for this awesome piece of kit. The gents version is also available and just as blooming good!   more »

"I wanna ride my bike" so sang Freddy Mercury - but I reckon he never had a Montane Velo jacket judging by the photo of the numerous naked cyclists that adorns the inside of the Jazz album cover who were clearly going for the minimalist approach by an entirely different means.   more »

They should be 'skin tight' and certainly wont feel in any way like normal street shoes so standing around in them or walking round the house as you would to test a standard shoe are not the correct methods to confirm the fit.   more »

Once upon a time Swedish steel producer, Sandvik, were only famous in the UK for making brilliant wood saws. The steel was lightweight, incredibly tough and stayed sharp for ages... just what you need in fact in a good set of crampons. 20 years on and CAMP have taken up the gauntlet   more »

For full details of the BMC membership offer for new members see here: http://www.thebmc.co.uk/directdebit   more »

Happy New Year... Its January 3rd and theres another flurry of snow gently padding against the window panes at the walkhigh mountaineering offices. So I thought you would like to know about two Montane garments that are just about perfect for hitting the hill this winter and have been endorsed by two of the outdoor industry's leading publications Trail and Outdoor Enthusiast.   more »

Well you can't (yet) ... it's strictly trade-only until Spring 2008 when the new summer range hits the shelves (or in our case, the pages of walkhigh.co.uk .)   more »

Regular readers will know that we are big fans of Montane clothing and have been for a long while. Its great to see that the press are increasingly recognising this British brand for what it is - a leader in the field of high quality outdoor garments for serious users in serious situations.   more »

There is absolutely nothing tha keeps you warm better than a good down jacket. Whether sitting waiting for your turn at the crag, playing snowballs with the kids or settling down at camp at high altitude, goose down is the one material that if your jacket is stuffed properly with you will stay snug and warm.   more »

Minus five Centigrade, bright sunshine and a deep frost greeted me this morning as I looked out with early morning bleary eyes. It's the third day in a row we've had a perfect wintery morning and it always puts a spring in my step as the cold weather makes my fingers tingle while they adjust to the temperature outside.   more »

With most manufacturers striving to acheive excellence with their products it's hardly surprising that very few items of hardware survive multiple seasons without at least one minor change of design to make them 'new and improved.'

Little wonder then that most magazine reviews are about how a product has evolved from some earlier less-worthy incarnation. So how much more refreshing it is to see that CAMP (www.camp.it) has produced a near perfect product first time round in the shape of the 12 point Stalker Crampons which although having been around for a while have achieved a best value award from Trail Magazine.

Trail Magazine Review of CAMP Stalker Crampons

"the best value C1 crampon on the market"

Every six months or so, Pete, our salesman from Montane rolls up outside with the samples of the garments planned for the season after next. On goes the kettle and after a quick review and cuppa we settle into a serious 2 or 3 hours of looking at dozens of potential garments and their technical features and asthetic options.   more »

My first lead was fairly uneventful but involved a steep learning curve. The rock at Pontesford just outside Shrewsbury is my favourite spot for a few quiet Sunday climbs in an idyllic setting. Beckoning was 120 feet of Oak Tree Wall, straight up an obvious crack which is a bit greasy lower down in the morning but is a great warm up climb that sets the day off to a great start. I donned harness and newly acquired pristine nuts in anticipation of this being fairly easy lead having top roped it on a previous visit.   more »

Its October and Santa Claus is Coming to Town , well according to the radio this morning he is and ...   more »