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Black Diamond boosts prices: your gear could cost 25% more thanks to new tariffs – here's how to save

By Julia Clarke Last updated

The Utah-based brand says it's raising prices starting on May 5

Hiking Gear & Apparel
Potentially harmful air pollution in climbing gyms is “comparable to multi-lane roads in megacities," say researchers

By Will Symons Published

Climbing shoes contain potentially harmful chemical additives, which are released by abrasion on the wall when you climb

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Two dead after climbers become stranded in harsh conditions on Europe’s tallest mountain

By Will Symons Published

Five Turkish climbers were descending Russia's Elbrus mountain when the weather took a sudden turn for the worse

Climbing Safety
"It was a really emotional moment" - Rapid alpinists smash Swiss speed climbing record by over 10 hours

By Will Symons Published

Speed climbing duo Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger raced up the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in record time

Climbing Records
Revo teams up with climbing legend Renan Ozturk to launch new sunglasses for extreme conditions

By Will Symons Published

The two new models are designed for the wilderness, with 360° protection from the sun and durable glass lenses

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Trump’s tariffs mean your outdoor gear is about to get more expensive – here’s what you could pay more for and why store discounts may disappear

By Charlie Lyon Published

Many of the new duties are on hold for the moment, but outdoors business experts say the price of your kit will rise, and may have already

Hiking Gear & Apparel
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Learn to fight gravity in the comfortable Scarpa Force V climbing shoes – ideal for new climbers and a colossal 45% off at Steep and Cheap

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Deals Take the pain out of learning to climb with these deeply discounted shoes

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Quick! These discontinued Black Diamond climbing pants are 60% off and selling fast

By Will Symons Published

Deals The Black Diamond Notion pants aim to keep you comfy and supported whether you're speeding up the wall or sending a boulder problem

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Our favorite ice axe "combines low weight with a robust build and impressive performance" - get yours for 20% off

By Will Symons Published

Deals We ranked the DMM Spire Tech ice axe as our favorite model for its lightweight design and dependable performance in the backcountry

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It could cause "serious injury or death” - Black Diamond recalls popular climbing harness after reported failure

By Will Symons Published

Climbers can receive $200 in credit or a full refund after one user reported the Vision harness failing - here's how to choose a better option

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