Read this analysis of French avalanche accident data from last season posted by Pistehors. Sadly it concludes that there were double the number of accidents last year compared to the long term trend but does not cite change in usage or behaviour as the main reason but a winter of unstable snow conditions. It is […]

Natives reports that some Colarado ski resorts are set to open this week. This would be the earliest opening on record for some of them. Keystone (95 miles from denver) has had a total of 41 inches ( 104cm) in October and 16 inches (40cm) in the latest storm and will open November 3rd.
If it’s […]

This Kit allows you to Multi mount any exsisting lamp from the Tikka or Zipka range. The mounts are Head Strap (with optional top strap), Webbing strap or Helmet mount.
It’s easy to install and easy to move the light unit between mounts.
A great lamp upgrade from Petzl.
See all the details here Petzl Adapt Tikka Kit […]

The last weekend in October is coming up and that means 2 things. The clocks go back and the OMM is on. The OMM (reborn KIMM) is being held in Galloway Forest Park and will offer the usual mix of mountain running and navigation challenges. This is the 4th time this event has used Galloway […]

There are a series of short seminars on Avalanche awareness that are taking place at Xscape Milton Keyenes in October and November by Henry Schniewind called ‘Henry’s Avalanche Talks’. Cost is just £5. I don’t know anything about Henry but his CV is pretty impressive and I am sure that any keen off piste […]

I would like to apologise to all the customers who are waiting for suunto products from Facewest at the moment. We are receiving very erratic and incomplete deliveries from Suunto at the moment which is making life very difficult. This is compounded by Suunto having no real idea when back ordered items will be delivered. […]

The new stock just keeps piling in through the door! Latest new additions to the site are from Dakine, a summary of which can be found below. A few more things from Daine to come, namely the soft goods like hats & wallets plus some more urban style packs. After that it’s back to Mountain […]

A few styles from last winter, on sale to make some space on the shelves.

Mountain Equipment Ogre XCR Jacket.
Was £198 Now £158

Mountain Equipment G2 jacket
Was £144 Now £104

Mountain Equipment Drilite Plus jacket
Was £72 Now £40

Have just finished adding all the Marmot Winter 06/07 range to the website. There are just too many new styles to list individually but below you will find links to all the sections that have new styles. We have added a broader range of women’s clothing this season. Where it was possible to buy a […]