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  • Sron Uladail: The Great Climb

    If you live in Scotland, last weekend you will have got the chance to watch an epic climbing adventure. Dave Macleod, all round climbing God, and conqueror of currently the hardest route in the UK ( Echo Wall , on Ben Nevis – E??), and Tim Emmett , base jumper, climber and general madman, took on the...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 09-03-2010

  • Clothing Glossary

    100 weight The traditional measurement of a Microfleece. 200 weight is a midweight and 300 weight is heavy. Baselayer The layer of clothes that one wears against the body, usually a lightweight breathable tee shirt. Beading The behaviour of a droplet of water when placed on a truly waterproof surface...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 08-11-2010

  • Climbing Terms

    Abseiling A method of travelling down a vertical surface (i.e. Rock face) by descending down a rope via a specific 'descender' device Aid Climbing A style of climbing that uses devices in order to rest on or assist your ascent. Used on long and strenuous mountaineering routes and big walls. The...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 08-11-2010

  • The Climbers Shop Gear Guides

    We’ve written a selection of gear guides to help you to make the right decision about what outdoor gear to buy. Our gear guides are written from our point of view, and are an opinion only. They are there to provide some advice and guidance on the subject in question but should not necessarily be followed...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by admin on 07-23-2010

  • Our Top 5 climbing helmets

      There’s a bewildering array of climbing helmets available these days and choosing the right one can be a bit of a minefield.  Here’s a brief run down of the ‘lids’ we have on offer with a short explanation of what each one is best suited for.   Petzl Elios    Our price £48...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-14-2010

  • Summer Sale at The Climbers Shop

    The Summer holidays are almost upon us and so we have selected a few key products to discount for your summer holiday break – in particular, we have slashed some of the prices on our top brand footwear .   Salomon Womens XA Pro 3D Ultra – a perennial classic trail running shoe from Salomon, the...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-12-2010

  • Want To Make Adventure Films?

    Running from the 21st – 25th of this month (July), the Kendal Mountain Festival company are hosting an Adventure Film Academy Classic workshop (formally the Extreme Film School). Giving you the chance to work with some highly skilled adventure film making professionals who have had a hand in various...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-09-2010

  • Big Black Diamond Sale – 25% OFF

    We're having a Spring clean of our Black Diamond products , so if you are after any climbing equipment, now is the time to get buying, with prices as low as we will ever have them on BD! This offer won't last forever though, you've got just two weeks, offer ends 20 th May, to grab the offer...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 05-06-2010

  • FREE Boot Bag!

    That’s right, we’re giving away stuff for FREEEEE! What’s the catch? ……… well, you do have to actually buy something from us first (We’ve not gone completely doolally!). All you need to do is spend £50 or over on a piece of footwear and you will get sent a free boot bag with your order. Considering that...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 04-16-2010

  • About the Climbers Shop

       In 1959 Frank Davies opened The Climber's Shop - the first outdoor shop in Ambleside! For over half a century The Climbers Shop remains in the centre of Ambleside and is a focal point for many climbers, walkers and holidaymakers wanting to kit themselves out for the outdoor lifestyle...
    Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by admin on 03-23-2010
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