Technical

Of all the things that go wrong on our Gold DofE expeditions in the Lake District and the Peak District, issues connected with feet are right up there at the top of the list! Most people don't have these...

For the last couple of years the 'latest thing' in locating yourself, especially if you want to give a really accurate position to the emergency...

Recently TrekCo went on a tour of the DMM factory in North Wales where they have the world's most advanced facilities for making climbing hardware. It's a fascinating process which you can see...

Following several recalls of Via Ferrata sets from various manufacturers over the last year or two, the UIAA has issued a notice about friction type sets. There is a danger of failure and death from the use of...

The Government have withdrawn their advice for organising offsite visits for schools, known as HASPEV. They haven't replaced this, so the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel have published a new website, free to...

We're always looking for new things at TrekCo, and came across this new App - Knot Guide. Just search in 'Utilities' if you're interested. Before this we've also recommended www.animatedknots.com as a...