So far I have been able to test the Sherpa Lobutse Jacket in its ideal conditions; blustery spring days of mountaineering and mountain cragging. The jacket has a brushed inner, which is a first for me, and while a little unsure how this would interact with fleece or a technical base layer, was pleasantly surprised how comfy and unrestrictive it … Continue reading →

Having spent a few days checking the weather I had mentally agreed with myself that I would have my first bivvy in years last week! I had got a couple of items in loan from Terra Nova that I wanted to trial before buying (Moonlite Bivvy Bag and Comp Tarp). This is a brand that we will be stocking later … Continue reading →

Some of you may have read Matt Foot’s recent blog ‘Beating the 9 to 5’ – if not, do, it’s inspiring!  Well it got to us at The Epicentre.  Saturday is just another work day in retail, and while many people use the weekend to get their rocks off we decided it was the night to get on the rock. … Continue reading →

Around the middle of March, we at The Epicentre had all but packed our winter gear away after watching the snow steadily thaw and the thermometers slowly rise. Little did we know that shortly after we started eyeing up our summer rock climbing projects that winter was coming back! The snow came in piles burying everything from cars to sheep, … Continue reading →

Lakes lovers know that the area is beautiful at any time of year, but this Easter weekend promises to be something special in our favourite corner of England. The weather forecast is showing a very welcome dose of sun for the whole weekend, temperatures are rising (slightly!) and most importantly our beautiful hills are still topped with all that lovely … Continue reading →

“You wanna get out climbing” “Yer definitely sounds good……..when?” “Today” “I’m working” “Yer so am I” “?????????” “After work, Numpty” “But it’ll be dark??” “Yup” “And cold!?” “Yup” “Hmmmmmm” “………………………” “Naaaa I can’t really make it mate, I said I’d [insert excuse here]… Sorry! … Next time!” “Right… Yer of course…No worries buddy. Catch you soon.” Heard those conversations before? … Continue reading →