The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown team went on a visit to La Sportiva in the Italian Dolomites to see how their rock climbing, mountaineering and running footwear is made and review the full range of La Sportiva technical outdoor clothing.

There are big changes happening in the world of waterproof clothing. They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies so we can enjoy hill waling, backpacking, trail running, hiking, climbing and mountaineering.

Buyers Guide to Helmets gives top tips and advice on fitting and choosing a helmet for safety and protection while rock climbing, mountaineering, alpine climbing, sport climbing, trad climbing and indoor climbing at a climbing wall.