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Outdoor Industry News

How to Cure Vertigo: A Visit to Squamish Mountain Festival 24 May 2013

thumb The climbing world is set to gather for the 8th annual Squamish Mountain Festival July 17-21, 2013 below the dramatic backdrop of... [ full story ]

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Gear News

Announcements direct from the manufacturers

Blurr Summer 2013 Trousers - with VIDEO 23 May 2013

thumb Check out this Summers Blurr trousers with Alex Gorham field-testing the Rogue on a first ascent in Glen Croe. [ full story ]

MSR® Updates SureLock™ Trekking Poles for Spring 2013 22 May 2013

thumb The MSR® trekking poles, with proprietary SureLock™ technology, are engineered to address a user's three highest priorities: ease... [ full story ]

Alpkit Trinity Lantern/Torch 21 May 2013

thumb New - bright 190 lumen dual-function LED lantern/torch. [ full story ]

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Gear Reviews

Independent reviews from the UKH gear testers

The Cairngorms in Winter With Chris Townsend 18 May 2013

thumb Dan Bailey reviews a new hillwalking movie that gives the landscape the starring role [ full review ]

Polvere Ski Mountaineering Skis Apr 2013

thumb Sarah Stirling reviews some lightweight skis from Ski Trab. They were good on the uphills, but how did they cope with the... [ full review ]

Rab Infinity Down Jacket Apr 2013

thumb Sarah Stirling reviews a lightweight down jacket from British brand, Rab... [ full review ]

Mountain Hard Shells Apr 2013

thumb In this review we outline the important things to look for in a hard shell, then compare eight men's and women's jackets we've... [ full review ]

Mountain Equipment Snowline SL Sleeping Bag Mar 2013

thumb Toby Archer checks out a top of the range bag that allies super light technology (hence the "SL" tag) to enough top quality goose... [ full review ]

Mid Layer Fleeces Mar 2013

thumb Dan and Pegs Bailey test out a selection of lightweight fleece tops for men and women. [ full review ]

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