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Summer Hill Running What counts as essential gear for hill running? You want to avoid excess weight, but how light is right when you still need to be dressed and equipped for mountain weather? What to do about eating and drinking? Do poles actually make much difference? In this look at the essentials for summer running in the hills, Keri Wallace answers some key FAQs. What's inside someone's hill running bag can tell you a lot about them.

E2 - The 'magic grades' in climbing have traditionally been E1, E3 and E5, but when it comes to Scottish mountain rock though, E2 is one of - if not the - magic grade. The quantity and quality of the routes at E2 is astounding, with a wide variety of world class routes which should be high on anyone's agenda. If you complete any route within this list, it's likely you'll have done one of the best routes you'll ever do.

Rethink Belaying - The best gear disappears when you're using it. The OHMEGA is designed to do exactly that. This compact belay assistant adds confidence without adding complexity. Whether you're climbing indoors, projecting at the crag or moving through alpine sport routes on a single rope, it supports both climber and belayer without changing the way you climb.

One of the most favorite ropes among our customers. MASTER 9.7 is time-proven – it offers an ideal diameter, SBS sheath and a long lifespan. One of the best ropes for rock climbing you can get. Offers an excellent value for money.

The Mountain Heritage Trust exhibitions are celebrating 200 years of English and Welsh rock-climbing heritage which began on Pillar Rock in Ennerdale in 1826. Exhibitions will be at the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery (6th July - 31st August 2026) and The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven (31st October 2026 - February 2027).

As the lightest inflatable camping mat in Exped's extensive range, the Ultra 1R is a good choice in summer, with a low weight and compact packed size that makes it equally attractive for backpacking journeys, bike packing, and lightly-laden summit camps and bivvys. Having used it over the first few weeks of the season, I've been impressed so far. Ultra range Emphasising low weight, the Ultra range is aimed at the more demanding user, from backpackers to mountaineers.

The first in a two-part series on Highball bouldering. In this series, Tina Breslin looks at both rope down and ground up approaches to highball bouldering, delving into the differing appeals of each practice, exploring the techniques that each approach demands, and giving some practical tips on how to progress your own highball climbing. The style in which you approach a climb can completely change your experience.

Ultra running is set to return to the Cape Wrath Trail next year, with news that the team behind the Spine Race has taken on the event, after the much-lamented demise of Ourea Events. Following the 300km+ route from Fort William to the Cape Wrath lighthouse - often said to be Britain's most challenging long distance trail - The Wrath, as it's now dubbed, will be a non-stop, self-sufficient expedition race in the style of the Spine.

For me, the most important niche the Blackbirds fill is enabling someone with knackered arthritic big toes (like me) to climb without pain for the first time in years. I've tried a variety of 'stiff' shoes, and they either don't actually offer that much support to the toes, or are just great hulking lumps of stiff rubber and feel like wearing mountain boots. All the shoes that rely on stiff rubber lose their support as the shoes wear out too. Not these.

About Us Spider Climbing Group is a family-owned chain with six sites primarily located in the South East of England. We are passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences and fostering a strong community spirit at each of our locations. Our team is dedicated to innovation and delivering top-quality services, and we are looking for a Centre Manager for our Hereford centre to help us continue to grow and thrive.