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The Climbers Shop are now supporting Community Action Nepal
03/02/2012 15:47:18
In 2012 and beyond the Climbers Shop are proud to be supporting Community Action Nepal, a charity set up by legendary mountaineer Doug Scott. Their aim is to help remote and isolated communities, who survive mainly as porters for groups of western trekkers and climbers, in Nepal. Community Action Nepal operates mainly in the Middle Hill Regions of Nepal from where the majority of the porters originate. It is the porters who make it possible for walkers and climbers to enjoy the Peaks and Passes of Nepal. How did it start? the charity was founded by Doug Scott. He reached over 40 Himalayan summits, including Everest and Kangchenjunga, before taking an active interest in the welfare of the people who had, in effect, brought him relative fame and fortune. Inspired by the philanthropic work of Mike Cheyney and his Sherpa Co-operative, Doug launched the Specialist Trekking Co-operative (STC) in 1989. STC was born out of anger at the dreadful conditions of labour in the trekking industry in the country where everything was left to market forces, where there was very little in the way of rule and regulation and nobody to enforce them anyway. The main ethos was simply to provide fair remuneration and adequate conditions for not only the local, permanent staff, but also for the porters. The Climbers Shop will be helping out in a number of ways this year, including selling a range of special products made in Nepal and some signed and framed photographs sold solely for the benefit of CAN. For details of our CAN products please call us on 015394 30122. Selected items will also be available online soon. Also,100% of our shop rent that's paid to our landlords, the Frank Davies Trust, is donated to charity, with the largest single benefactor being CAN
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Winter Climbing 2012 – Bring It On!
10/01/2012 12:04:39
Well it’s a new year and we’re all really getting psyched for some winter climbing! So far, though, its fair to say that the winter has been pretty disappointing. Temperatures have been much higher than normal and there’s been precious little in the way of snow. We’ve had quite a few wintry storms though and some very high winds, but it just hasn’t stayed cold enough for any length of time (here in the Lake District anyway) to get any climbing in. Its been so warm that we’ve even got Daffodils starting to sprout …in January. Don’t despair though the winter season is still young and hopefully there’s a couple of cold months yet to come. We’ve got our fingers crossed for better conditions in the coming weeks. The forecast is looking promising for colder conditions soon. If you want to see just how much snow (or if there’s any snow) we’ve got here in the Lakes then check out our webcam http://www.climbers-shop.com/web-cam.aspx . This looks over the Fairfield range from our shop in Ambleside and is usually a good indicator as to what conditions are like throughout the central fells. Also if you need any new gear for winter climbing then we’ve got everything you’ll need to get out in the snow and ice (and out on the rock too of course) this year, at some sweet prices too. Check out our cracking deals in our Climbing Sale http://www.climbers-shop.com/185/climbing_sale.aspx
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Postage changes on small orders
04/01/2012 10:09:37
 For the bulk of last year, we were able to offer you, our customers, completely free postage to anywhere in mainland UK.
Alas, all good things must come to an end. We have really loved offering free postage throughout 2011 and it’s a benefit all of our customers have loved too. It makes things simple and cost effective for you and we aim to offer the best overall service possible. Unfortunately though, as our postage services are getting more and more expensive, we’ve regrettably had to re-introduce a small postage charge for 2012 – sorry folks. The good news is we’ll still be offering free UK postage on all orders over £35, and even if your order is under £35 we’ll only charge you £3.50 for postage, which hopefully isn’t going to break the bank either. We’re always committed to keeping delivery costs to our customers down as low as we can, so if and when it becomes more cost effective again, I am sure we will go back to free postage again. Keep your eyes peeled as well because we may still offer free postage for all orders for limited periods, just to be nice! For a full breakdown of the postage costs on the website then just click here.
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The Winter Climbing season has finally started
23/12/2011 09:57:00
Here’s a winter climbing report by outdoor instructor and part time Climbers Shop staff member, Bryan, just to get you inspired and psyched for the Christmas break and New Year. Fingers crossed for some cold conditions. ‘Myself and a couple of friends, Andy and Mark headed north to Scotland at the beginning of December, hoping that our optimism of the weather not being as bad as forecast, and some good conditions, would pay off. Luckily for us, we were rewarded with good early season conditions, and typical Scottish weather.’ ‘Wednesday was spent in the Cairngorms, in Coire an Sneachda, where we climbed The Genie, where we had to climb fast to try and beat the rapidly rising freezing level which was threatening to strip the route.’ ‘After checking the forecast for Thursday, we decided to take a gamble and drive to Torridon, aiming to climb the triple buttress of Beinn Eighe via the East Buttress IV,5, which has always been somewhere I’ve wanted to climb. As we drove down the valley, we were pleased the snow level was down to 300m, and knew that our gamble was going to pay off. We were slightly concerned about our rather lazy 9.30am start however, as there was a 3hr walk in and 250m climb ahead of us!’  |  | | The Triple Buttress of Beinn Eighe | The awesome view from the 1st belay of The East Buttress |  |  | | Andy coming up the 1st pitch | Topping out into a blizzard | ‘After only 7hrs, we arrived back at the car, after having an excellent day, where we didn’t see anyone all day. If you haven’t been round to the Triple Buttress, I would thoroughly recommend it, even if you don’t intend to climb, its a nice walk, and a stunning place to be.’  |  | | The descent | Working out where to cross the river |
‘On the final day, we headed back into Sneachda, where Andy and Mark climbed Stirling Bomber V,7 in very blustery conditions. I chose not to climb, as my new boots were giving me lots of pain, so I just took a few pics, and then made a hasty retreat and got blown (quite literally) out of the corrie’.  |  | | Spot the climber. Andy on pitch 1 of Stirling Bomber V,7 | A spindrift swept Fiachaill Buttress, Coire ant Sneachda | Here’s to a long and cold winter.
Bryan
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The Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo - Summit Day
19/12/2011 11:09:16
 Today is the last day of our epic Eiger promotion and we make the last push onto the summit, via the Mitellegi ridge.
So what do we have on offer on the final day of our journey then? Well today's offer has a fast and light sort of feel to it. We have two cracking little hydration packs from Osprey - The Viper 10 (mens) and the Verve 10 (women's). These great little packs are just the job if you're trail running, fastpacking or mountain biking; keeping you hydrated on the move and sticking to your back like a limpet. We're also offering a great deal on possibly our most popular products over the last six months – the Injinji Toesocks. These clever little 'foot gloves' have gained a huge following, particularly among trail and ultra distance runners, as their '5 toe' design effectively prevents blisters and massively improves comfort on long mileage runs. This offer is for the Injinji Mini Crew toesock and it now at the great price of just £11 a pair (normally £13). Remember its free postage on all UK orders too! All of the offers from the Eiger Christmas promotion will be held until December the 27th. Our last posting day for guaranteed Christmas delivery is the Tuesday 20th December. Hope you all have wonderful Christmas and an amazing New Year. Best wishes from all of the team at the Climbers Shop.
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The Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo - Stage Six
16/12/2011 09:37:46
Today is the penultimate stage, the last hard pitches before the summit. From the Traverse of the Gods we ascend steeply towards the summit icefield via the infamous White Spider. (check out the map on the website to see how far we’ve got).
The offers for today are really essential items for the winter hillwalker and mountaineer. First off we have a selection of LED headtorches, something that anyone who ventures out in winter should have with them. The headtorch selection we’re offering includes the super versatile and convenient little Zipka 2 Plus, the powerful and compact Tikka 2 XP, the diminutive and superbright Mammut S-Light and the super tiny Petzl e+Lite, These make an ideal stocking filler for any outdoor nut!
We also have the Nevis Crampons* from Climbing Technology. These 10 point walking crampons are perfect for winter hillwalkers and they won’t break the bank either. The ever popular Troll crampon bag is also on offer today ...which is a bag you put your crampons in. It’ll stop your sharp, pointy metalwork from ripping its way out of you rucksack or embedding themselves into your back! At just £10 it’s a very worthwhile investment. *The CT Nevis Crampons come with a crampon bag included Our Christmas Eiger promo sees new products revealed every other weekday until the 19th December (leaving plenty of time for delivery for Christmas). Keep a close eye on the website http://www.climbers-shop.com/christmas-promo/ ) to see what great deals can be had at each stage.
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The Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo - Stage Four
12/12/2011 11:36:34
 Today is stage four of the epic Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo, which takes us from the Second Icefield to Death Bivouac (check out the map on the website to see how far we've got). We're getting high up on the mountain now and as we climb higher on the face, more of our Christmas offers are revealed.
Today's offer has a real climbing feel and these products will really appeal to the keen rock jock in your family. Troll Omni's have long been the climbers legwear of choice, because they give you totally unrestricted movement, are pretty much windproof and dry incredibly quickly. We've now got these Troll classic's, in a range of funky colours, at a very appealing price. Why not team these up with a very cool and contemporary Moon Climbing tee, from bouldering and hard grit legend Ben Moon. Guaranteed to boost your cred (if not your climbing prowess) at the crag or the wall. We've also got a fantastic Quickdraw deal from up and coming Italian brand, Climbing Technology, which every climber needs on their rack.
Remember all the products on past days are still available and its still free postage on all UK orders too!!
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The Climbers Shop Christmas Eiger Promo – Stage 3
09/12/2011 10:33:49
The Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo - Stage Three Today is stage three of the Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo and another 3 great Christmas products are revealed.
We push on up the Eiger Nordwand today with the demanding pitches from the First Icefield to the Second Icefield (check out the map on the website(http://www.climbers-shop.com/christmas-promo/ ) to see how far we’ve got. All that ice climbing is guaranteed to give you the ‘hot aches’ in your hands. So for today’s products we’ve a few ideas for warming up those frozen fingertips (although not necessarily on the Eiger!) . We’re offering a nifty little Whitby Handwarmer that’ll make a great gift for anyone who loves being out in the outdoors all year round and in all weathers. Team this up with some of our Meraklon lightweight liner gloves, or even go the whole hog and cup your hands around a lovely hot brew in a Gelert Insulated mug , that’s fantastic value at just £5. Our Christmas promo sees new products revealed every other weekday until the 19th December. Keep a close eye on the website to see what great deals can be had at each stage. Don’t forget, it’s free postage on all UK orders too!!
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The Climbers Shop Eiger Christmas Promo - Stage Two
07/12/2011 11:22:06
 This Christmas Eiger promotion is our homage to one of the greatest climbing achievements of the past 100 years. It follows the classic Heckmair Route taken on the first ascent of the Eiger in 1938, and made famous by Heindrich Harrer's Classic mountaineering book, 'The White Spider'. As the days tick down towards Christmas, each 'offer day' will be marked by a classic stage on the iconic Eiger North Face (a sort of mountaineers advent calendar if you like!).
Our Christmas promo started on Monday 5th December and new products will be revealed every other weekday. Keep a close eye on the website to see deals can be had at each stage.
Our progress up the Eiger continues today with the ascent of the Hinterstoisser to the First Icefield (check out the map on the website to see how far we've got)
Today's deals include two cracking pairs of running shoes from Pearl Izumi (one for road running and one for off road) which are both on offer at a very attractive £60 (up to 50% off!). We also have the WHOLE RANGE of Odlo clothing, from base layers to soft shells, hats to hardshells ... Everything at Half Price!
And remember, its free postage on all UK orders too!!
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A mountain of deals with our Eiger Christmas Promo
05/12/2011 15:49:37
 Our Christmas promotion this year is going to be a little bit different. We're offering a load of bargains and gift ideas, as we always do at this time of year, but this time there'll a fresh batch of festive deals coming round every 2 days (excluding weekends). As the days tick down towards Christmas, each offer day will be marked by a classic stage on the iconic Eiger North Face (a sort of mountaineers advent calendar if you like!).
They'll be something for everyone among this year's offerings, with deals on everything from hats to handwarmers, climbing kit to crampons; all of which would make ideal gifts for the outdoor nut in your family! And the is best thing is that once the deal products for each day are revealed, they'll stay at the promotion price right through until Christmas! Remember its free postage on all UK orders too!! This Christmas Eiger promotion is our homage to one of the greatest climbing achievements of the past 100 years. It follows the classic Heckmair Route taken on the first ascent of the Eiger in 1938, and made famous by Heindrich Harrer's Classic mountaineering book 'The White Spider'. Our Christmas promo is starting on Monday the 5th December and new products will be revealed every other weekday. Sign up to our newsletter, or keep a close eye on the website www.climbers-shop.com, Facebook or Twitter, to see what's on offer for each stage.
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