Knowledge

Vault Maintenance

Vault Maintenance

Even these steadfast companions need a little TLC once in a while.

Carabiner Inspection and Maintenance

Carabiner Inspection and Maintenance

A step-by-step look at how to inspect and maintain your carabiners as part 2 of DMM's Ready for Rock series.

Cam Inspection and Maintenance

Cam Inspection and Maintenance

The performance and lifespan of DMM cams will benefit from regular cleaning and inspection.

Slings and Rope Inspection

Slings and Rope Inspection

How to check the condition and establish the age of your slings and ropes. The fourth part in our 'Ready for Rock' series.

Building a Two-point Belay

Building a Two-point Belay

A climbing 101 that is a cornerstone for more complex set-ups. In conjunction with Glenmore Lodge, we take a concise look at this essential ropework skill.

Inspection & maintenance of auto-locking gates

Inspection & maintenance of auto-locking gates

A step-by-step guide to aid with the inspection and maintenance of DMM auto-locking carabiner gate mechanisms including gate function tests.

Climbing the Matterhorn

Climbing the Matterhorn

Mountains don't come much more iconic than the Matterhorn. Mountain guide, Dougal Tavener, outlines what is involved and how best to prepare for tackling its Hörnli Ridge.

Slings at anchors

Slings at anchors

What amount of force is generated by a falling climber, attached to their anchor points using nylon or Dyneema® (Dynatec) slings, if there is slack in the system? Using your rope is the ideal option in terms of reducing the load on the anchors. 

Big wall tips from McHaffie and Muskett

Big wall tips from McHaffie and Muskett

After James McHaffie and Calum Muskett's recent Yosemite success, with free ascents on El Cap of the Pre-Muir and Golden Gate respectively, they share some of their hard won big wall wisdom.

The Boa - ideal winter carabiner

The Boa - ideal winter carabiner

Rocio Siemens is a freelance mountaineering instructor based in North Wales and has recently been accepted on to the British Mountain Guide scheme. She regularly puts our kit through its paces in the course of her work and climbing for herself. Rocio sent us a short piece outlining why her Boa biners are so handy in winter

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