10cm of fresh snow today at Grand Montets. A bit misty but still good skiing. First day on my new skis - K2 Coomback 104 with Marker F10 Tour bindings. First impressions are extremely positive. The ski was stable on the piste and at speed, as well as quick and responsive in the trees. It held really well on steep hard snow and on the chopped up crud.
Read MoreI have used this jacket in rain and sleet in the UK, and on sunny dry Alpine days. It has a great hood which works well with or without a helmet, and I’m really impressed with the fabric – lightweight, yet tough and breathable.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a general mountaineering crampon, then these three models are the best on the market. They are all well-designed, and tried and tested, so all my comments need to be seen as a comparison between good products. As a mountain guide of 20+ years experience I have used many different models of crampon, and seen the big effect that small differences can make.
Read MoreI bought this jacket at the start of the summer, having borrowed one from a friend whilst climbing in the Lake District. What can I say? It is probably the most versatile and well-designed piece of kit that I own.
Read MoreThis is a great all-round boot which has been on the market for many years – I like it so much that I have owned just about every different incarnation of it. It is marketed as a three-season Alpine boot, and it can be used at high altitude when conditions are not too cold – I used it on Mont Blanc this summer.
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