Petzl designs and manufactures tough, reliable products with maximum versatility for all vertical terrain: climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, etc. By being at the heart of these activities, Petzl have accumulated a wide range of experience that today directly benefits the entire line of Petzl products.
Strath Lodge Glencoe
You can be sure of warm Highland hospitality from Ann and Dan who will welcome you into their home, for a Bed & Breakfast experience with that touch of luxury you deserve. Here you will find comfortable, relaxing accommodation for adults only, in spacious rooms, all furnished in a modern contemporary style with large modern purpose built en-suite bathrooms.
Berghaus
Berghaus makes products for a very wide range of activities, from mountaineering, climbing and adventure racing, to backpacking, hiking and general outdoor use. The pinnacle Extrem™ range – first launched in 1986 – is used by the most committed activists in the most demanding conditions on the planet, while products from elsewhere in the collection help people of all levels of experience to enjoy their own adventures in the outdoors.
Rab
We make rugged, high-performance mountain clothing and equipment that give you absolute protection, comfort and freedom on the hill, crag or peak. We use cutting edge materials as well as time-tested ones such as premium quality European down. Nothing fancy or over-engineered – just honest, hard-working pieces that you’d rather repair than replace. By climbers for climbers.
Doug Scott lectures
This year is the 40th anniversary of Doug + Team’s successful ascent of the Ogre and Doug will show newly discovered images of the climb. Doug will recount how, as he abseiled from just below the summit, he slammed into the rock, dangling on the end of the rope with both legs broken just above the ankles and then had to crawl back down the mountain.
The Interview: Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Dan Aspel meets one of Nepal’s most inspiring mountaineers, dedicated as much to humanitarian relief work in her country as she is taking on big mountain routes…
The Interview: Jeff Mercier
Chris Kempster talks to the Chamonix guide and revered ice and mixed climber Jeff Mercier about competitions, new-routing and the future of the sport…
The Interview: Tommy Caldwell
Will Harris talks to the Yosemite climbing legend and first man to free climb the Dawn Wall about pushing his limits and the important things in life…
Grandes Jorasses
This majestic ridge crest east of the bulky Mont Blanc massif though not of such great height, surpasses it in its northern and western aspects, with its wildness and elegance. The south side, though not elegant, is certainly wild, being defended by disrupted glaciers and thrusting bastions of distorted rock.