Try before you buy! On selected Saturdays throughout April and May 2026 we will have a range of specialist shoes for you to take out on your own run to test fit and performance. Simply pop in, choose your size from a demo pool, head out on your run and pop them back later in the day. running shoe brands available: Scarpa, La Sportiva, OMM, Nnormal and VJ. we will also have Leki, Silva, Suunto and Ultimate Direction offering running packs, compasses, poles and wearable tech to try out too.

We chat with climber and mountaineer Jon Gupta about what it’s like to climb Kangchenjunga 70 years after Joe Brown became one of the first Britons to climb above 8000m in the Himalaya.

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.

Our podcast season at Kendal Film Festival meant Outdoor Gear Chat was joined by special guests from across the outdoor industry including brand specialists, product designers, gear testers, brand ambassadors, sponsored athletes, national centres and charities. We even got to record live in The Barrel House! Listen to our podcasts for information on outdoor clothing and equipment design, passion, science, expertise, ultra runners, mountaineers, rock climbers and a little peek into what goes on behind the scenes at your favourite brands.