Mountain Equipment Blog Site
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Sydney's Best Climbing Gyms: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide on Sydney's best climbing gyms frequently updated by our experienced staff. More gyms are being added to this list every day.
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Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB® - It's Coming Down to the Pointy end of Australia's Iconic Trail Running Event
Trail runners, lace up—one of Australia’s most scenic ultras is calling and it's not long to go. Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB® is the spot-on alpine ultra nestled in New South... -
New Dylan Parks YouTube vid - TENsion
It is always so good to see local climbing content, and when it is quality work, inspiring and pushes the boundaries a little it's even better! We also have to... -
Edelrid Ohmega: A Game-Changer in Belaying Across Terrains
When innovation meets practicality, you get the Edelrid Ohmega. An assisted‑braking belay device that’s compact, powerful, and impressively versatile. Whether you’re at the climbing gym, crag, or taking on alpine sport... -
How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes
In a way, trail running shoes are like the mountain bikes of the shoe world. On one end they can be used simply for commuting to work, going down to... -
Fitting Rab Backpacks – A fit and size guide
Why Fit Matters A well‑fitted backpack transforms your adventure—from scrambling up crags to multi‑day alpine treks. It should move with you, not against you, allowing full mobility without rubbing... -
We're Hiring! - Assistant Manager
Come and join our team! We are on the hunt for our next city store assistant manager. If you love climbing, hiking, trekking, trail running, adventure travel or all... -
Mountain Equipment Welcomes Peter Braga as a Store Athlete Ambassador
The team at Mountain Equipment is super excited to announce the addition of Peta Braga (Insta @20793.04 ) to the crew! Peter's thirst for any and every adventure is addictive... -
The Great North Run: 250km of Madness and Mental Grit
What started as a casual joke over drinks – "Do you want to run to Newcastle?" – has now transformed into the greatest challenge of our lives: a... -
La Sportiva Mandala Review - Luke Hansen
Luke Hansen has been the go-to guy for stoke in the Aussie climbing scene for years now. Even when he's training in the bouldering gyms he's giving out high vibes,... -
La Sportiva TC Pro Review - Gwen Lancashire
If there’s anyone in the Blue Mountains who can give their opinion on anything crack or trad climbing, it’s Gwen. With local free ascents of Ozymandias and Fight Club, as... -
Sticky Rubber Resoles now also an Official SCARPA Resoler
We've been working with Sticky Rubber Resoles now for a few years and we can honestly say that the consistency of the quality in their work has been...
