Outdoor
You rely on your outdoor equipment and outdoor clothing to keep you alive and comfortable when you are pushing yourself in the outdoors, so you should arm yourself with the best knowledge and the most appropriate equipment.
We select our staff carefully for their knowledge and experience and they in turn select our product range which is what they would choose to use on the hills, underground or out in the backcountry. So you can be sure that our range is the best for you as well.
Come in store for more advice, for the best walking boot fitting service, or to have a rucksack, rockshoe, trail running shoe, race vest or walking shoe personally fitted by our experts.
If you can't find exactly what you are looking for or if its something a bit more unique or niche then please get in touch and we will make sure you get what you need.
Pesda Press
Alpine Mountaineering - Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists
This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked. From dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together.
Mountaineers Books
Big Wall Climbing - Elite Techniques
Dangling sweaty-palmed from a 3000 foot cliff for days on end, the author taught himself by trial and error -why do the same? This guide will show you leading and hauling techniques, how to live on a wall, style and ethics, key training exercises and all illustrated in full colour. Another great guide from the ever expanding series from the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series.
Cicerone
Trekking The GR10 Trail: Through the French Pyrenees - Le Sentier des Pyrenees
Guidebook to walking the GR10, the Sentier des Pyrenees, a 955km trek across the French Pyrenees from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean coast at Banyuls-sur-Mer. The book describes 55 stages, with information on planning, transport, accommodation and facilities. Walk the entire GR10 in around 45 days or in shorter trips.
Rucksack Readers
Acconcagua - Summit of South America
Of the seven continental summits, Aconcagua (at 6962 m/22,840 ft) lies second only to Everest. Yet it is surprisingly free of snow and ice, and experienced hikers can reach the roof of the Americas without technical expertise.
Cicerone
The Way Of St James Spain: Pyrenees-Santiago-Finisterre
A walker's guidebook to the 778km Pilgrim Road from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the foothills of the Pyrenees on the French side to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain and finally to the 'end of the earth' at Finisterre on the Galician coast. Maps and details of points of interest and pilgrim references en route.
Metolius
Feather Nut Tool
The Metolius Feather Nut Tool is made from strong and hardwearing aluminium this nut tool from Metolius has a tapered head to remove the smallest of micro wires. The handle has a built in snap gate for racking and a larger surface area to push on with your palm. The real talking point of this nut tool is the weight. At only 21 grams this is the lightest nut tool we can find making it ideal for alpine rock routes or big walling where every gram counts.
Cordee
Kilimanjaro & East Africa - A Climbing and Trekking Guide
For trekkers or climbers hoping to reach the top of Kilimanjaro or challenge themselves on the remote spires of Mount Kenya, or explore East Africa's lesser-visited areas such as Mount Meru and Rwenzoris of Uganda, this new and completely revised guide is ideal.
Frances Lincoln
Best Walks in North Wales
The Best Walks series -- now fully revised, updated and illustrated with colour photographs -- explores the very best walking opportunities to be found in a region or national park.
Supertopo
Yosemite Valley Bouldering
Yosemite Valley is one of the best granite bouldering areas in the world.
Supertopo
Yosemite Sports Climbs & Top Ropes
A guide from Supertopo describing over 200 of the best sport climbs and top ropes in the Yosemite Valley.
Supertopo
Zion Climbing: Free & Clean
A new and comprehensive climbing guide to Zion National Park, arguably one of the most spectacular national parks in the States. This is the most comprehensive guidebook describing move than 250 traditional routes and 25 of the best clean aid climbs (i.e. climbed on hand-placed gear - no need for a hammer or pegs) at Zion National Park. The climbing here provides some of the best adventure rock climbing in Utah with hundreds of routes between 800’ and 1,500’ long (250m to 500m).
Metolius
1/2 Dome Haulbag
Haul bags don't get any tougher than the Metolius Half Dome. They are made from abrasion resistant material so this haulbag will last for up to 20 big wall routes unlike some other nylon alternatives. Durability is the key to these Haulbags... The main seam is RF welded, forming a leak-proof seal that is stronger than the fabric itself. Also, all structural stitching is covered with 3" webbing and re-stitched.
Metolius
El Cap Haulbag
The Metolius El Cap Haulbag is the biggest haulbag we can get our chalky, ripped up hands on. If your wall will take you 3 days or longer, this is the one for you. Features a waterproof closure at the top. Haul bags don't get any tougher.
MSR
Whisperlite Expedition Service Kit
The MSR WhisperLite Expedition Service Kit is an essential piece of maintenance kit for off the grid adventures. Don’t let a worn-out O-ring or unexpected stove issue derail your outdoor adventure. The MSR WhisperLite Expedition Service Kit is your all-in-one solution for maintaining and repairing your liquid-fuel stove and pump, especially on extended trips far from home. Designed for durability and reliability, this comprehensive kit ensures you're prepared for anything, keeping your stove running smoothly when failure isn’t an option. Stay confident and ready, no matter how remote your journey.
Black Diamond
Grappling Hook
The Black Diamond Grappling Hook is a monster large sized sky hook for use on larger flakes and edges. The Grappling hook is capable of hooking larger flakes than the Cliffhanger, whilst remaining remarkably stable on small edges thanks to it's massive bipod base.