This link provides a full inspection list for your rock climbing helmet including photo’s to help you decide when to retire your kit - Petzl

All you need to know before you buy a rope for rock climbing, mountaineering, glacier walking, scrambling or sport climbing - Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop

Fascinating video about the anodising process for DMM carabiners and the positive effect for climbers - DMM (You Tube)

Don’t just get lead up stuff, own your place in your climbing partnership - Mountain Expeditions

Great advice on how to identify what type of rope you need for the type of climbing you do - Edelrid

This great video and description explains all you need to know to keep your carabiners in full working order - DMM

Great advice and information on choosing the right ice axe for mountaineering, winter climbing and ice climbing - Joe Brown and The Climbers Shop

BMG Adrian Nelhams talks through the different types of ice axes available in our range, their differences and which ones are better suited to winter walking, mountaineering and ice climbing.

Advice and information on different types of rock boots, how they fit and which style might be best for you - Joe Brown and The Climbers Shop

If you are just getting into climbing outdoors then take a look through these thoughts on what to buy - Joe Brown and The Climbers Shop

Great collection of articles on the different types of rock, different rock climbing grades and explanations of some of the more baffling technical terms in rock climbing - BMG Libby Peter

Information on checking how old your climbing slings and climbing ropes are and when to retire them - DMM

If you are a climbing parent and itching to get your kids out and on the crag, there is lots of great advice here - Rab

What to look out for when inspecting your rope and what to consider before you retire it - Edelrid

If it’s been a while since you’ve got out enjoyed rock take a read through this thought provoking article to make good choices - DMM

Top tips on how to check, care for, maintain your climbing gear and when gear needs retiring - BMC

Words of wisdom on choosing a traditional climbing rack for the Lake District and beyond from British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams - ISM

Take a virtual tour of the craftmanship and expertise at the UK’s only climbing equipment manufacturer in Llanberis - DMM

BMG Adrian Nelhams talks about considerations before buying a climbing rope - ISM

All you need to know about British bouldering, sport and traditional summer climbing grades - International School of Mountaineering