Climbing

A Climbing Guide to Riglos, Spain

Tiso's climbing blogger and coach Ali Lee takes on the conglomerate spires at Riglos, Spain. Discover how you can get a taste of multi-pitch and clifftop fiestas below!

Scotland’s Top 5 Winter Climbing Destinations

The first snow had fallen in the highlands and at Tiso we are getting excited for the winter climbing season to begin! It is time to dust off your mountaineering...

Scaling Suilven

Standing at only 731 metres, Suilven is by no means the biggest kid on the block, but with its distinctive double peaked ridge which rises steeply out of the wilds...

Bouldering in Torridon

Climber and Tiso team member Cathy Alldred takes on the wild, imposing landscapes of Torridon. Chalk at the ready!

We Went to GORE-TEX®'s Top Secret Testing Lab

GORE-TEX® kindly invited us to take a look at how they test their waterproofing so Emilia and Bruce headed over to Germany to check out their Testing Lab.

3 Peaks Challenge - Euro Style!

So here it is, a very quick run-through of one spectacular week on mainland Europe!

Tested by Tiso | Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket Review

Tested by Tiso: Colin sets out into the Arrochar Alps with the Cirrus Alpine in tow to test out Rab's classic do-it-all, easy-stashing and synthetically insulated jacket. 

A Guide To Competition Climbing

Found a passion for climbing? Take it to new heights and enter a competition. Coach Alistair Lee explains the different events in the climbing calendar. Got a question? Ask us...

Our 5 Favourite Things to do in Arran

Here are our favourite outdoorsy ways to explore the isle of Arran.

GORE-TEX Care: How To Wash Your Waterproof

Taking care of your waterproof jacket, especially GORE-TEX, is well worth putting the time and effort into, but where do you start? We asked Tiso Supported-By, Ross Mclaren, to tell...

Waterproof Jackets Buying Guide

Jackets Buying Guide

Your outer layer is your barrier against the elements, and is perhaps the most crucial element of your outdoor kit. But with new technologies, fabrics, and designs emerging all the...

5 Epic Central Belt Crags

Glasgow Climbing Centre coach Ali Lee shares his 5 favourite crags in Scotland's central belt.

Trousers Buying Guide

Whether you’re hiking eight Munros or popping out for an afternoon woodland stroll, investing in a good pair of outdoor trousers is crucial to ensure that you get the most...

3 Little Crags | Tiso Climbs

Read along as Tiso staff member Gav goes on a climbing adventure across three crags with friends!

UK's Most DANGEROUS Coastal Walk?! Testing Merrell's Moab Speed 2s

Where better to test out Merrell’s Moab Speed 2s than the Elie Chain Walk, a via ferrata route just an hour away from Edinburgh.

How to Choose an Insulated Jacket - Down vs. Synthetic

Find a warm insulated jacket this season with our helpful guide on insulated jackets and the differences between down insulation vs. synthetic insulation. 

The Lowdown on Summit Series

The North Face Summit Series was first launched in the autumn of 2000 and has become a firm favourite of climbers and mountaineers. In 2015, the collection of durable and...