In the past buying a pair of trousers for general hill use was probably quite easy; there were woollen breeches which came with a guaranteed itch and more recently I suppose Ronhill stole the market for a while with the Trackster. These days we are spoilt for choice with every manufacturer producing their own “all [...]
Wild Country Superlight Rocks 1 - 6 by Tom Ripley
When it comes to climbing I'm a total wimp. I hate falling and will resort to most things to aviod it. However I realise that if I'm going to push myself then the occasional plummet earthwards is inevitable. Extra text here.
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When it comes to climbing I'm a total wimp. I hate falling and will resort to most things to aviod it. However I realise that if I'm going to push myself then the occasional plummet earthwards is inevitable.
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When it comes to climbing I'm a total wimp. I hate falling and will resort to most things to aviod it. However I realise that if I'm going to push myself then the occasional plummet earthwards is inevitable.
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Mammut Base Jump Pants by Iain Munro
May 8th, 2009Prana Stretch Zion Pants
May 3rd, 2009Like everything else these days, there is a wide selection of climbing trousers on the market. I’ve had a fair few, ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, a glance through my wardrobe would reveal: Ronhills, Lost Arrows, S7s, Mammut Champs, and various pairs of Prana and Patagonia. All of these work, but if I’m heading out for a day on Scafell, Dow Crag or Gogarth, there is one pair which is invariably selected; Prana’s Stretch Zion Trousers.