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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... -
Welcome Gus Taylor - Mountain Equipment Athlete Ambassador
We are super excited to announce that Angus Taylor (@applep1e ) has come on board as a Mountain Equipment ambassador! The way Gus lives his life represents everything we love... -
A Complete Sleep System Good Down To 0ºC for 700 grams!
This one's for all the weight weenies out there. We're talking about thru hikers, adventure racers, bike packers, kayakers, fast and light climbers or just even more standard trekkers and... -
The Ultimate Gift Guide for "Picky" Climbers!
December and the lead up to Christmas is already hard enough without your climber friend or better half being super picky about what pieces of gear they like or don't... -
What Feeds the Stoke? Getting to know Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor means a lot of different things to different people. But at the heart of it is a guy who is just keen to spread positive influence. Whether that... -
Australia's first Official La Sportiva Resoler - Sticky Rubber Resoles
What is a La Sportiva Authorised Resoler? Whilst the design team and craftspeople at La Sportiva’s factory in Italy’s Valle de Fiemme were manufacturing shoes that should last for years,... -
Q&A With Carlie LeBreton After Her Send of Grade 31 & 30 in a Day
On the 30th of January Carlie and Rob LeBreton celebrated their 17 year anniversary by going for a climb at the Gateway in the Blue Mountains. Carlie had been working... -
Petzl Recall Pirana Descender
Important notice - Petzl recall of Pirana Descender If you own the latest generation of Petzl Pirana the company has requested that you stop using it immediately and please return... -
Climbing Shoe Resoles - Sticky Rubber Resoles
No this is not a new pair of La Sportiva Skwamas... it's a Sticky Rubber resoled pair of Skwamas! An important new development, not just for Sydney and Blue... -
Beginner Rock Climbing Gear FAQs
We get asked a lot of questions, especially by people who are new to the climbing scene about how to buy, use and care for their gear. Below are the... -
Where City Meets The Stone - Lucas Corroto short climbing film featuring Mitch Tasker
Some inspiration for you! “Where The City | Meets The Stone” is a portrait about local Sydney climber, Mitchell Tasker, and his thoughts on what it really means to be... -
COVID-19 Update - ONLINE ONLY + Personal Shopping by Appointment
Hi Guys, Just a quick update on how Mountain Equipment is operating in light of the current COVID-19 situation: ONLINE SHOPPING We are continuing to do our best to...
