A new generation of small, lightweight walkie-talkies such as the FRS radios made by Motorola are becoming more common among outdoor types by the day. More radios among climbers may disturb the peace, but they certainly add to safety. The Belfast Telegraph just carried a story about an injured climber who was rescued because his […]
Blue wolf – the big mama of expedition bags
Blue Wolf Vital Stats: Weight: 2 kg Down fill: 1.2 kg Temp rating: -25C Price: 249 pounds (2,895 Rand, excluding shipping) Strong points: Very warm, lots of bag for your money Weak points: A tad heavier than some higher-priced competitors and it’s a hassle buying from South Africa. I hate sleeping cold, those shivers that […]
South Africans take Trango Tower
A little news from my South African compatriots. Well done guys. South Africans take Trango Tower: “South Africans take Trango Tower 29 August 2005 Four South African climbers have overcome treacherous conditions to reach the top of the sheer Trango Tower rock formation in Pakistan. Peter Lazarus (42), Marianne Pretorius (28), James Pitman (36) and […]
Boots and All – Karrimor KSB Hiking Boot Reviewed
There’s no other piece of kit that’s loved or hated as fiercely as a pair of mud encrusted boots. If they fit well and are good for the job at hand, they’re almost out of mind. But if they don’t – boy, do your feet let you know about. Not surprisingly they fill the pages […]