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Subtle kit for coaches, students and athletes.
Apparel
Black, with a small matte silver mountain mark.
Tee
£28Black crewneck tee. Small matte mountain logo on the sleeve.
Polo
Black polo. Small matte logo on the left chest.
Cap
£22Black cap. Clean front mountain logo.
Shirt
Black button-down shirt. Small matte logo on the left chest.
Gear
Kit we'd start with across the sports.
Always buy UIAA/CE certified kit, and train with a qualified coach before using it.
Climbing and mountaineering
Core kit for rock climbing, mountaineering and coasteering.
Climbing harness
An all-round harness with adjustable legs and gear loops, such as the Black Diamond Momentum. Suits indoor walls, sport routes and multi-pitch.
Climbing helmet
UIAA/CE certified, with vents and headtorch clips. It should not rock when you nod.
Dynamic rope
A single rope of about 9.5 to 10.2 mm, 60 to 70 m long, UIAA certified. Check the length you need for your local crags.
Belay device and locking karabiners
A tube or assisted-braking device with HMS locking karabiners. Practise lowering with a coach before you use it.
Ropes, harnesses and belay kit: ask your coach before you buy.
Snow
For skiing and snowboarding progression. Buy the clothing first and hire boards, skis and boots to begin with.
Waterproof ski or snowboard jacket
Look for a 10K+ waterproof rating, a hood that fits over a helmet, adjustable cuffs and a lift pass pocket.
Goggles
Dual lens, anti-fog and UV400. Mirrored lenses for sun, rose or gold for flat light. Check they fit with your helmet.
Ski or snowboard helmet
MIPS if you can. It should fit with your goggles without a gap. Essential for beginners.
Action cameras
For filming club sessions, jumps and mountain days.
GoPro HERO series
Strong stabilisation, tough build and plenty of mounts. Good for climbing, snow and skydiving footage.
DJI Osmo Action series
Good in low light, with two screens, magnetic mounts and long battery life.
Insta360 X series
Films all the way round, so you can choose the framing afterwards. Handy when you can't aim the camera mid-run.
Safety
Useful across every sport we cover.
Headtorch
Around 200 to 400 lumens, with a red light mode and a waterproof rating of IPX4 or better. For early starts, late finishes and emergencies.
Dry bag and first aid kit
A roll-top dry bag, plus blister care, dressings, tape, pain relief and any personal medication.
Other essentials
A whistle, map and compass (or offline maps and a power bank), spare layers and an emergency shelter for the hills.