Versaclimber
its all the fitness you need
The Versaclimber range is a popular additional to small and medium sized gymnasiums, as well as leading large health club chains and enthusiasts across the country.

The Versaclimber range has a simple formula for fitness: it utilises a step and climb format. It was the first machine in the fitness industry to offer this format and remains the best selling machine of its kind. The Versaclimber is the original two-in-one climbing and stepping exercise machine. Hold the soft side rails to use as a stair stepper, or use the climbing handles for a total body workout.

Simond
chamonix since 1860

The Simond factory sits at the foot of Mont Blanc, with views of the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Chamonix Aiguilles. Having this fabulous and unique playground on our doorstep combined with our know-how means we have been making innovative products you can rely on since 1860.

Simond is run by a small, close-knit and enthusiastic team. We share a common background, enjoy the same activities and have a shared attitude to our work. We take a craftsman’s approach to production of our equipment within the rigorous controls of the company framework, which has ISO 9001 certification.

We listen to the users of our equipment and invite feedback from a diverse team of climbers and mountain professionals. They work with us so that we can integrate developments into our future products that meet our users’ expectations. Simond has been striving for the past 150 years to preserve these values, which when combined with the very latest trends, have contributed to the continued reputation of the company as a major player among manufacturers of mountaineering and climbing equipment.

Rab
for the most extreme conditions in the world

Rab are committed to making outstanding gear for climbers and mountaineers who take it to the extreme in the world's harshest environments The Rab range is synonymous with polar exploration and high altitude mountaineering. The gear is designed to work in the most extreme conditions where it is critical to preserving life and limb.

Montane
featherlite clothing

MONTANE is a company owned and run by people with a passion for outdoor performance sports in challenging and inspiring places. Whether running or biking, hiking or climbing the characteristics required from performance clothing are the same

LIGHTWEIGHT...
By reducing weight and pack size of all MONTANE clothing to the lowest achievable levels, the outdoor experience is further enhanced. Less energy is wasted carrying your clothing and more space is available for other essential items like food or equipment.

AND BREATHABLE...
In all active-use outdoor situations the essential requirement of comfortable clothing is to prevent the weather entering your clothing, and at the same time allow your sweat and excess body heat to easily escape.

Barigo
Makes the difference

BARIGO precision instruments: Weather stations, barometers, thermometers, hygrometers, altimeters and compasses are our strength.Today´s consumers are spoilt for choice. To succeed in the marketplace therfore, products need to be more than just functional. They have to be user-friendly, but most of all of pleasing and appealing design. To achive a unique position BARIGO invests heavily by employing talented in-house designers and by commissioning top designers from outside, whenever desirable.

BARIGO´s design awareness is reflected throughout the range. The numerous design awards are living proof that BARIGO is on the right track.

Cassin
Alpinismo in evoluzione

Stylish Italian alpine and bouldering and rock climbing apparel

It is not possible to think about Cassin company and not to think about its founder at the same time, who embodies the history of alpinism: like every champion Riccardo Cassin burnt the stops when began to climb; every wall, every ground became too narrow or too easy.The needs he faced when he began to climb on untouched walls and undiscovered routes obliged him to look for solutions and new products according to the new appearing difficulties.

The first rock pitons were produced in 1947, the hammers in the following year, the ice axes in 1949 while the carabineers made of iron appeared in 1950. A pioneering company that in 1950 produced the first eiderdown duvet jackets for non-European mountaineering expeditions.

Nowadays Cassin is always the synonym of elite alpinism, looking for new and great challenges between man and the mountain.

Garra
Passion for climbing

GARRA is a dynamic and innovating Spanish company founded in Madrid in 1972 by Gabriel Ruiz Almansa. Thanks to the continuous research of the team, Garra has been able to design some of the most comfortable climbing shoes available in the market and continues innovating and making the wonderful sport of climbing easier, safer and more fun

Gronell
Technical mountain boots

In 1937 Nello Grossule began learning the age-old trade of the shoemaker and by crafting his first pair of mountaineering boots. The appreciation for the care and enthusiasm for the products he created convinced him that quality was the key to his success.

As the years passed he hired additional skilled craftsmen and created his trademark "GRONELL". His boots became recognized all over Italy because of their extraordinary strength and comfort and with increasing experience, Nello elaborated innovative working techniques and he devoted himself to the research of improving materials, especially the leather that he personally selects, even today.

Now, at the beginning of the new millennium, the trademark "GRONELL" is a lasting symbol of quality, testified by the certification UNI EN ISO 9002 that was obtained in December 1999. "GRONELL" today holds an essential place, nationally and internationally, in the manufacture of technical mountaineering shoes with all 14 of the worlds 8000m peaks and hundreds of lesser peaks having been successfully summited in Gronell boots.

Mund
Technical socks

Mund are one of the Worlds foremost manufacturers of technical socks for serious athletes and mountain enthusiasts. Mund are best known in the UK under a number of other 'high street' brand names but we believe you can tell the difference when you experience these superb socks as their designers orginally intended.

From the Sahara to the North Pole to the highest Himalayan peaks Mund socks have been subjected to the most extreme uses by expeditions, professional guides and athletes so you can rely on them totally.

We genuinely think these are the best socks you will ever own.

Roca Ropes
safety in action

The long journey from the time when Joan Roca started manufacturing braid in 1891 to the current polyamide ropes, capable of withstanding multiple falls by a climber, or today’s harnesses, has taken over 100 years.

Roca have followed every step of those evolving sports, the essence of which is the mountains.

All mountaineering products for safety purposes are rated as PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), in accordance with the 89/686/EEC European Directive. All safety materials manufactured by Roca are EC certified by the DGA Laboratory of Toulouse, which also assesses the EC quality guarantee system of the end product.In addition the company has been certified with the ISO 9001 International Standard by the AFAQ Organisation and products have been certified by the APAVE Laboratory of Grenoble.

Rock Empire
Ready to Climb

With over 14 years of experience manufacturing climbing equipment, the HUDY production company has become a specialist in the field of climbing harnesses, slings and other climbing equipment under the Rock Empire brand. Rock Empire products are sold on all continents in more than 30 countries around the globe.

The whole process of preparation, production and shipment is constantly supervised according to the ISO 9001:2001 norm in order to conform to the rigid CE Norms.

Revue Thommen
precision instruments and avionics

Ever since Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing first conquered Mount Everest over 50 years ago, right up to Reinhold Messner's Himalaya exploits without oxygen equipment, you can be sure none of the expeditions has been without a THOMMEN pocket altimeter. All of those mountaineers have appreciated the importance of a reliable, accurate altimeter at those heights. THOMMEN altimeters are an invaluable orientation tool for hikers and skydivers.

Originally REVUE THOMMEN was founded as a watch company in 1853, and in 1945 launched the first pocket altimeter specially designed for alpinists; a milestone for the "Sports & Leisure" sector. Thommen is an authorised member of the Swiss Calibration Service (SCS) and granted ISO 9001 standard and holds numerous other standards certifications.