Archive for the ‘Climb’ Category
Reclimbing the classics: Episode 1 Hyaena 8b+
RECLIMBING THE CLASSICS Mammut presents six ‘rock classics’ — milestones in the history of sports climbing. And the people who climbed them for the first time, revisiting their own routes accompanied by top climbers from the Mammut Pro Team. Episode 1: Hyaena 8b+ The Italian climbing area Finale Ligure offers perfect conditions for climbers. Climbing […]
Is this the Best Bouldering Spot in Europe? | Europe’s Best Crags, Ep. 12
After seven months, fifteen thousand miles of driving, six countries, and twelve climbing destinations, Jen Randall and Alex Gorham have finally made it to their final crag.q And they have saved the best for last: Chironico, Switzerland is a long drive from the airport but it’s worth every mile. Watch Jen and Alex dive into […]
Five of the Best Mountain Lakes
From hard-to-reach Welsh wonders, to Scandinavian salmon spots, Will Robson rounds up our favourite lakes BEST FOR CLIMBING: LLYN BOCHLWYD, WALES Deep within Snowdonia National Park, Llyn Bochlwyd is not your typical picture postcard mountain lake. You have to earn your view of it and if you’re really keen, you climb Tryfan, one of Snowdonia’s most […]
Reader Adventure: “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”
We teamed up with Ellis Brigham to offer our readers the chance to become published adventure writers.
Reader Adventure, runner-up: “Keep going up, ‘til there is no more up”
We teamed up with Ellis Brigham to offer our readers the chance to become published adventure writers. The first of our runners-up is Chris Murnin, with his story of a hair-raising winter’s day in the Cairngorms.
Beyond the edge due for UK release 23rd May 2014
BEYOND THE EDGE, due for UK release 23rd May, is a 3D feature film focused on one of the world’s greatest adventure stories of all time. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s monumental and historical ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953 - an event that stunned the world and defined a new era.
A sixty-second guide to Via Ferrata
Hidden among the rocks of the Alps is a network of steel cables, steps, ladders and bridges that open up an otherwise untouchable world of sweeping rock faces and high-mountain ridges. Olly Allen explains everything you need to know about the secret world of via ferrata
Improve your mountaineering skills with the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy
On June 13 the Arc´teryx Alpine Academy will offer three days of alpinism-themed workshops and seminars in Chamonix, France on the legendary Aigulle du Midi. Professional mountain guides from ‘Compagnie du Mont-Blanc’, British Mountain Guides (BMG) and Arc’teryx athletes will leadworkshops that are geared to the needs of those who are new to alpinism, as […]
OAG Christmas gift ideas
Just in case you’re having a last minute panic…here are some present ideas for OAG types in the family. They may just help you look thoughtful and original in your Christmas gift selections.
Get the gear: Tree Climbing
Fancy giving tree-climbing a go? Before you belay on up to the crown of the tree make sure you’ve got all the equipment you need. If you go for a class, equipment will be provided. But if you want to go it alone, there are a few gear must-haves. Once you’ve got them (and know how […]
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How to make elderflower cordial
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5 reasons to go canoeing this week
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10 of the best spots for canoe camping
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The UK’s best canoe / kayak rivers
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Reclimbing the classics: Episode 1 Hyaena 8b+
May 22, 2014 17:05
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JimmyD:
I wonder if these are better than top end blow up canoes? They should be stiffer
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