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Man holding up repaired Patagonia pants
Patagonia's Worn Wear Climb tour is coming to patch up your favorite gear at the crag

By Cat Ellis Published

The rolling repair shop is touring European climbing spots

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Collage of the best approach shoes
The best approach shoes: for alpine adventures, via ferrata, scrambling, and more

By Alex Foxfield Last updated

The best approach shoes bridge the gap between climbing and hiking shoes, allowing hikers to get a little bolder and climbers to save their tightest shoes for the hardest routes

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Climbing equipment on rock
Do I really need to wear a climbing helmet?

By Julia Clarke Published

Three compelling arguments for wearing a helmet when you climb

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Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoe
Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoe review: style and performance on above-the-treeline adventures

By Pat Kinsella Published

The close-fitting Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoe offers reassuring rigidity, protection and grip for battles against gravity

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reasons you need approach shoes: Zamberlan Salathè
7 reasons you need approach shoes: we get technical

By Alex Foxfield Published

From long walks ins, technical scrambles and easier climbing routes, there are many reasons you need approach shoes for your mountain adventures

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A woman wearing Patagonia Women’s Chambeau Rock Pants stands at the edge of a lake, with mountains in the background.
Patagonia Women’s Chambeau Rock Pants review: lightweight trousers with a comfortable waistband

By Jessie Leong Published

Abrasion resistant and harness compatible, the Patagonia Women’s Chambeau Rock Pants are ideal for warm-weather travel

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Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable?: Scarpa Instinct Lace climbing shoes
Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? Our expert guide

By Alex Foxfield Published

Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable and just how tight should they be exactly? We answer this and more…

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how to put on a climbing harness: Alex in the Peaks
How to put on a climbing harness: our step-by-step guide

By Alex Foxfield Published

Our step-by-step guide for how to put on a climbing harness for your rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing adventures

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The North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight jacket hood up
The North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight Jacket review: hardshell performance with a shoftshell feel

By Craig Taylor Published

A remarkably flexible and comfortable jacket, the North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight is ideal for tackling the worst conditions in the mountains

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Arc'teryx store in Covent Garden, London
Arc'teryx opens new London flagship store, with on-site service center to repair your gear for free

By Cat Ellis Published

Need your Arc'teryx jacket waterproofing or a hole mending? Just bring it in, and it'll be taken care of

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