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Tuesday, October 30
8 lead climbing lessons you should know:
by
DRW
on Tue 30 Oct 2007 13:38 GMT
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 »
Wednesday, October 17
Thursday, October 11
Montane eVent Venture, Quickfire, Superfly and Superfly XT all get great ratings from Trail Magazine
by
DRW
on Thu 11 Oct 2007 15:36 BST
Trail magazine agrees with its latest review of general purpose jackets that rates the Montane eVent Venture TRAIL BEST VALUE in the test. And had some very nice things to say about the other eVent jackets in the range too more »
Tuesday, September 25
Cassin logic - Original Instructions
by
DRW
on Tue 25 Sep 2007 16:02 BST
The editor of Climb Magazine rang a few weeks ago to say he had received a letter from the owner of a Cassin Logic belay plate who needed the instructions. It wasn't possible to give a positive answer immediately as the Logic has been discontinued for sometime, however after a dig through the archives Cassin sent a copy. Download the Cassin Logic Belay Plate Instructions (1Mb) It is Cassin's committed intention to provide customers with information and service even long after the original date of sale that makes them a manufacturer that we are very proud to support. For the full range of Cassin products take a look at www.cassin.it Trade customers who would like to stock Cassin products can contact the UK distributor, ClimbhighUK via their website www.climbhigh.co.uk or via email at sales@climbhigh.co.uk Friday, August 31
Terry Hollands knighted Britains Strongest Man 2007 by Geoff Capes
by
DRW
on Fri 31 Aug 2007 21:51 BST
Garra originally developed the Non-Stop for climbing purposes but it has now been adopted by many strong-man competitors as the ideal shoe for truck pull, tyre flip, car lift and other events when non-slip high grip, high strength footwear is essential. more »
Wednesday, August 8
Tibet Travel permit for overland tour to Tibet revoked by Chinese government
by
DRW
on Wed 08 Aug 2007 09:45 BST
One of our Sherpa contacts (Lopsang Sherpa of President Trek & Expeditions ) says that according to contacts in Lhasa the Tibet Travel permit for overland tours in has been revoked by the Chinese government for the time being more »
Saturday, August 4
The Cuillin Ridge - Skye - Alpinism in Britain ?
by
DRW
on Sat 04 Aug 2007 01:41 BST
The Cuillin on Skye are regarded as the most desirable of the Munroes and together form the eroded crater of a massive (and long extinct) volcano. The ancient rock has legendary qualities of grip while the incredibly tough 4000m of ascent / descent takes in no less than 22 peaks with 12 munroes. more »
Sunday, July 22
Climbing shoes for Strongman events - truck pull, tyre flip etc
by
DRW
on Sun 22 Jul 2007 22:31 BST
UK strongest man Terry Hollands has been wearing Garra climbing shoes since his debut on the World circuit in 2005. Specially made in UK size 17 for him, the same style Garra Non Stop is available as standard in sizes up to UK15 and are rapidly becoming a more and more regular sight on the strongman circuit. more »
Thursday, July 5
Fitting a new mantle to camping gas lamp
by
DRW
on Thu 05 Jul 2007 12:18 BST
You've just dug your camping lamp out from the attic for the annual excursion and discovered the glass is broken and there are fragments of white stuff clinging to the central gas outlet - dont dispair and throw it away - its really easy to restore back to full working condition by replacing the glass and the gas mantle. more »
Tuesday, June 5
Tuesday, May 22
No more slimy lightweight waterproofs - TGO on the Montane Atomic DT Jacket
by
DRW
on Tue 22 May 2007 16:48 BST
The Great Outdoors' Chris Townsend knows a thing or two about outdoor clothing. Nice then that the 2007 Montane Atomic DT Jacket has stirred the writer into giving noteworthy praise. more »
Tuesday, April 17
Sunday, April 8
Thursday, February 15
Friday, January 5
Monday, November 27
400 feet in 4 min 25 seconds - speed climbing
by
DRW
on Mon 27 Nov 2006 01:56 GMT
Dan Osman speed climbing at Lovers Leap in California tears up the 400 feet of Bears Reach 5.7 solo...truly amazing stuff. Saturday, November 25
Thursday, November 23
Montane eVent Quickfire and Venture jackets reviewed by Trail magazine
by
DRW
on Thu 23 Nov 2006 09:46 GMT
If you want a lighter fabric, that breaths incredibly well and a jacket that isnt overloaded with extra pockets and features that add weight and cost look no further than the eVent Quickfire Jacket by Montane. more »
Sunday, November 12
Saturday, September 30
Barigo model 12 Compass makes a perfect gift - its official!
by
DRW
on Sat 30 Sep 2006 20:48 BST
Leading trade journal OCC Magazine picks out a number of elite items each year that it recommends that retailers should stock for the Christmas rush. Just as applicable all year as a gift or serious tool the Barigo model 12 Compass was selected for a glowing report. Friday, September 29
Barigo 45 and 48 Altimeters given the thumbs up by Combat and Survival Magazine
by
DRW
on Fri 29 Sep 2006 17:44 BST
Combat and Suvival magazine recently tested the Barigo 45 mountaineering and 48 ski-mountaineering altimeters and Mike Gormley, the tester, was ... more »
Garra Diva tested by Climber Magazine and
by
DRW
on Fri 29 Sep 2006 16:42 BST
Kate Burke of Climber Magazine recently reviewed the Garra Diva narrow lasted climbing shoes. These are one of the most ... more » Thursday, September 28
Middle Aged Ascent of Mont Blanc - Part 6
by
DRW
on Thu 28 Sep 2006 23:17 BST
Part 6 - July 10th 2003 , Bitter Sweet Victory more »
Sunday, September 24
Middle Aged Ascent of Mont Blanc - Part 4
by
DRW
on Sun 24 Sep 2006 23:21 BST
Part 4 - From France to Switzerland more »
Middle Aged Ascent of Mont Blanc - Part 3
by
DRW
on Sun 24 Sep 2006 23:14 BST
Part 3 - Acclimatisation more »
Middle Aged Ascent of Mont Blanc - Part 2
by
DRW
on Sun 24 Sep 2006 23:07 BST
Part 2- Arrivals more »
Middle Aged Ascent of Mont Blanc - Part 1
by
DRW
on Sun 24 Sep 2006 23:02 BST
Since entering my thirties my passion for the great outdoors has expanded from occasional camping trips to four season scrambling along Crib Goch and Bristly Ridge. My friend Roger Williams has an almost exactly equal passion. During a stint at our local indoor climbing wall and in a moment of madness, he agreed to join me in upping the stakes, to attempt Mont Blanc more »
Tuesday, August 1
Tuesday, July 18
Monday, July 17
Wednesday, July 12
Naismith calculator with Tranter variations
by
DRW
on Wed 12 Jul 2006 09:55 BST
Its wet, windy and you've a novice with you - can they get up that extra 1500 feet or should ... more »
Climbing Jokes never fall on stoney ground (humour :-)
by
DRW
on Wed 12 Jul 2006 09:38 BST
bored ? need a lift ? ... take a look at the jokes assembled on our climbing jokes page. Some are old, some good, and some you might just laugh at such as these and more: TOP 10 THINGS THAT SOUND DIRTY IN CLIMBING BUT AREN'T TOP TEN SIGNS YOUR CLIMBING PARTNER MIGHT BE DANGEROUS WHY CLIMBING IS BETTER THAN SEX ... read on: http://www.walkhigh.co.uk/acatalog/Jokes.html
Monday, June 12
Saturday, May 27
Affiliate programme launched
by
DRW
on Sat 27 May 2006 08:30 BST
Blog and RSS feedsAt last we have a blog...
by
DRW
on Sat 27 May 2006 08:28 BST
blog.walkhigh.co.uk and will be regularly updating this with product news, information and facts and stuff we thing you'll be interested in. It wont just be salesly items (although when a product is exceptional or there is a special offer we'll make it known here) so hopefully you'll find it an interesting read from time to time.
Govt., rebels sign 25-point code of conduct; agree to invite int'l team to monitor ceasefire
by
Sherpa-Nippon Treks (P) LTD
on Sat 27 May 2006 06:26 BST
After over five-hour-long marathon talks, members of the government and Maoist negotiation teams have agreed to a 25-point code of ... more » |
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