Latest Climbing Reviews
Unparallel Up Lace climbing shoes review: stiff soles ensure confidence on small edges and when smearing
Ideal for limestone cragging, the Unparallel Up Lace climbing shoes are versatile, precise and great on vertical terrain
Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoe review: style and performance on above-the-treeline adventures
The close-fitting Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoe offers reassuring rigidity, protection and grip for battles against gravity
Patagonia Women’s Chambeau Rock Pants review: lightweight trousers with a comfortable waistband
Abrasion resistant and harness compatible, the Patagonia Women’s Chambeau Rock Pants are ideal for warm-weather travel
The North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight Jacket review: hardshell performance with a shoftshell feel
A remarkably flexible and comfortable jacket, the North Face Summit Torre Egger Futurelight is ideal for tackling the worst conditions in the mountains
Zamberlan Salathé GTX approach shoes review: designed to take you 'from the car to the top'
We get to grips with the Zamberlan Salathé GTX approach shoes, letting these premium scramblers loose on rocky terrain and hikes in the British backcountry
Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Gore-Tex review: approach shoes that seriously rock
The high-performing Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Gore-Tex is a classic approach shoe offering reassuring rigidity, grip and protection
The North Face Dawn Turn Hybrid Trousers review: great feel and protection, but some interesting design quirks
For stretchy, breathable, wind blocking touring pants, these trousers fit the bill, but there are a few things we’d do differently
The North Face Summit Cragstone Pro Shoes review: superlight and ultra breathable with an innovative lacing system
For rocky approaches and scrambling, this lightweight shoe delivers surprising comfort, great lockdown and is quick to pull on and off
