Our Favourite Climbs in North Wales

I have always loved being outside and since I began working in the outdoor industry as a teenager I have been trying to find as many excuses to get out in the mountains as possible. Fortunately, working at Ellis Brigham has given me plenty of opportunity to escape the office and test some awesome gear, from trail running shoes to belay devices. Most of the time I can be found kicking around on my local fells in the Lakes, but I am lucky enough to have climbed and skied in some amazing places over the years, including Morocco, Norway and the Alps.

One of my great loves in life is climbing, which started over 15 years ago and led to some fantastic adventures. I've worked at Ellis Brigham for a total of six years, across a variety of roles from in-store to customer service, and now in despatch, where I handle international deliveries.

There is a huge variety of different ropes to choose from and a lot of questions to answer. This buying guide will help you find the answers.

This buying guide outlines the pros and cons of the different helmet constructions available.

This guide will break down how you can find the best climbing shoes for you and how they should fit.

Explore the different types of belay devices and learn what suits you best with our buying guide.

Carabiners are necessary elements of any climbing safety chain. This guide breaks down the different shapes, gate types, uses and a guide to quick draws.

If you're new to trad climbing and unsure what gear you might need to get started, this guide covers the essentials.