British Climber Joe Brown Honored by the Queen
British climbing legend Joe Brown was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for “services to rock climbing and mountaineering.”
Petzl Selena Harness: Women-Specific, but Lacking Function
I thought the flashy pink (and I mean pink) color of the Selena was a cover-up for a disappointing lack of women-specific features. When I actually put the harness to the test, I was pleased to find that the design is thoughtfully tailored for the smaller, curvier climber. However, ladies who plan to climb more than just single-pitch sport will be frustrated by the Selena’s other design features on long trad climbs.
Scarpa Force Rock Shoe: Light and Comfortable, Basically
Those in search of bondage slippers that match a sporty banana hammock to wear while working “the proj” in Thailand will be disappointed. The Force are a comfy and reliable factory basic, but that’s what I like about them.
