Cathy Casey 10/17/24 Cathy Casey 10/17/24

Waterproof Fabrics Are Changing - Here’s What You Need To Know….

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.

Cathy Casey 2/20/24 Cathy Casey 2/20/24

Buyers Guide to Helmets

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.

Cathy Casey 11/13/23 Cathy Casey 11/13/23

Buyers Guide To Expedition Food

Great advice on how to choose freeze dried meals for backpacking and expeditions.

Cathy Casey 10/19/23 Cathy Casey 10/19/23

Buyers Guide To Water Treatment

Learn the difference between water filters, water purifiers, UV and chemical treatments so you can enjoy safe drinking and cooking water while travelling, hiking, backpacking, camping, trekking, and on expedition.

Cathy Casey 10/18/23 Cathy Casey 10/18/23

Buyers Guide To Baselayers

Top tips on how to buy baselayer garments and wicking underwear as part of your technical outdoor clothing system. Learn how to wash and care for them, what is the difference between synthetic and wool and how these fabrics perform while you are hiking, camping, climbing and mountaineering.

Cathy Casey 9/20/23 Cathy Casey 9/20/23

Buyers guide to Ropes

Advice on how to choose a rope for rock climbing and mountaineering either indoors at the climbing wall or outdoors on the mountain crags.

Cathy Casey 7/12/22 Cathy Casey 7/12/22

Buyers Guide to Carabiners

All you need to know about choosing carabiners for rock climbing indoors, outdoors, mountaineering and alpinism. We look at shapes, strengths, styles and even colour including some great tips.

Cathy Casey 5/20/22 Cathy Casey 5/20/22

Buyers Guide to Tents

Information and advice on what to think about when choosing a tent for camping, backpacking, fast and light adventures and mountaineering expeditions.

Cathy Casey 1/12/22 Cathy Casey 1/12/22

Buyers Guide to Ice Axes

Great tips on what to look for when buying your ice axe and why there are so many different ones for winter walking, winter climbing, mountaineering, ski-touring and ice climbing.

Cathy Casey 12/20/21 Cathy Casey 12/20/21

Buyers Guide to Insulated Clothing

All you need to know about down and synthetic insulated clothing and how to use it effectively to keep you warm while climbing, mountaineering, walking and camping.

Cathy Casey 12/20/21 Cathy Casey 12/20/21

Buyers Guide to Lighting

Great questions to think about when you are buying a headtorch or lantern for hill walking, running, climbing or camping.

Cathy Casey 9/16/21 Cathy Casey 9/16/21

Buyers Guide to Choosing Rockshoes

Great questions to think about when you are buying rock shoes, rock boots or climbing slippers either for climbing indoors at the wall, bouldering or outside on the crags and mountains.

Cathy Casey 7/30/21 Cathy Casey 7/30/21

Buyers Guide to Walking Boots

What to think about before buying fabric or leather walking boots.

Cathy Casey 6/29/21 Cathy Casey 6/29/21

Buyers Guide to Building Your First Trad Rack

A description of the key items you need to start building your own rack for traditional or lead rock climbing, including karabiners, nuts, hex’s, cams and tips on how to use them.