Gone are the days of The Grand Tour where a privileged few employed a not-so privileged many to lug about their vast array of belongings thought vital for civilised travel, including -literally- the kitchen sink. Today, world travel is simpler and more accessible and the kitchen sink will actually fold up into your pocket. So, whether you're venturing off into the rainforest or Rio, the UK or Uganda, Countryside Ski & Climb has all the essentials you need for any trip. Browse our First Aid kits and everything else for personal hygiene, practical ideas for storage, security and home comforts, nets and repellents for fending off biting bugs, practical and presentable clothing and the inspiration that is luggage on wheels!
Your choice of footwear and its fit is the keystone to a successful adventure. Countryside Ski & Climb has been fitting the UK's feet for over 35 years and we have a learnt a lot in that time. It is not a black art but there are some essential steps we take that you only get from an in-store fitting with professionally trained and friendly, experienced staff. We select footwear from the leading outdoor and mountain brands as they have performance-proven heritage and a reputation for lasting build quality. So, from sea to snow and every path in between, please browse our extensive range and consider popping in store for a fitting to get the best out of your choice.
Countryside Ski & Climb has been a leading supplier of essential outdoor kit for over 35 years and we are renowned for our considered and comprehensive choice. We think you will agree that this approach is particularly important when it comes to climbing equipment. On these pages you can browse and select from internationally leading brands such as Petzl, Black Diamond and DMM to name a few.
We have chosen to focus our range on climbing equipment required for contemporary disciplines that are popular among UK climbers. Here you'll find the best gear available, whether you are a beginner or an 'old hand', for Indoor climbing, Sport routes (UK based as well as warmer options in France and Spain), for Bouldering and for Via Ferrata. If you are new to the vertical life please don't hesitate to pop in store for a more personal chat about what is best for you.
BERGHAUS
Since the late 1960s Berghaus has been at the forefront of outdoor performance in the UK. Renowned for developing gear that combines technical innovation with quality and durability, Berghaus is a company with a great heritage that is still very much leading the field. At Countryside Ski & Climb we've been stocking Berghaus gear since 1978 simply because every season their product team unveils new, exciting products that combine their own first-hand knowledge with that of renowned UK outdoor activists such as Chris Bonington and Leo Houlding. As they say at Berghaus, trust is earned...
BLACK DIAMOND
At Black Diamond (BD) it's all about climbing and skiing. Since starting out in 1957 in a Californian backyard creating climbing hardware with hammer and anvil, Black Diamond has grown into a global company. With its staff made up of climbers, skiers and alpinists Black Diamond shares the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow. These experiences push the team to constantly innovate and make the best gear possible for climbers and skiers worldwide.