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Tenzing, Hillary Everest Marathon
On the 29th May, the anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, I completed the Tenzing, Hillary Everest Marathon (THEM) Ultra Extreme 60K. It was my 3rd attempt, having entered in 2015 but abandoned due to the earthquake. In 2016 I lead a group to Everest basecamp but was unable...
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Annual Outside Crag Clean Up
The annual Outside Crag Clean Up pulled in an amazing haul this year The annual Outside Crag Clean Up took place last month and staff and customers went out to scour the Peak District for litter. We collected an amazing haul, thanks to the efforts of staff, customers and our...
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Outside voted Best Independent Outdoor Retailer 2017
We've been voted as the Best Independent Outdoor Retailer by TGO magazine! Well, it's taken us 30 years but finally we've been voted as the Best Independent Retailer by readers of TGO magazine! A huge thank you to all our staff who really help us stay ahead of the competition, and...
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The Five Ten Anasazi Blanco is back by popular demand
Here you go limestone-lovers, the news you've all been waiting for. 5.10 are bringing back the Blanco! And just in time too. I'm pretty sure everyone who stockpiled Tighty-Whiteys when the last batch sold out must be down to their final pair by now. Oh yes. Rumours have been circulating that...
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Gritstone Round-Up 2016
With the autumn season in the Alps being a non-starter and Scottish Winter conditions seeming to disappear (for now!) I’ve been focusing on some more local projects. I've finally laid to rest some routes that I've been eyeing up for a while. London Wall has been on the list forever. I see...
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Running up that Win Hill
The Outside Everest Challenge took place on Friday 23rd Sep in aid of Community Action Nepal Running up that Hill Win Hill, that is. 29 times. Since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal in spring 2015, Community Action Nepal has been working with people from remote mountain villages to support their rebuilding projects. Outside...
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Bouldering Season Google Doodle
Has anyone noticed today's Google Doodle? Today is the Autumn Equinox. The leaves are turning, temps are dropping...friction is increasing...midges...well they're still hanging on a bit but the wind is keeping them down. Yup, bouldering season is coming! Just look at all those jolly little boulders. Don't you just want to...
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Sun's Out, Guns out
Sun's out, Guns out! Mountain Equipment’s Summer clothing range. As it’s starting to feel that winter is losing its grip on us, and I can start to get rid of the double downie (for when one down jacket isn’t enough!). I thought it would be a good time to try...
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Ken Wilson
A few words about our friend, Ken Wilson It is always a sad and reflective moment when a pivotal figure leaves the scene and Ken was as big a figure in British climbing as they come. His dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism as the UK's premier climbing journalist and commentator was...
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Friction Lab Chalk at Outside
Climbing chalk which offers the extra split second's grip you need. Because Science. With a stated mission to help you climb your impossible, Friction Labs applies the same level of concentrated geekery to chalk which you might expect from the latest design of climbing shoes. Chalk Matters Chalk is a mixture...