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💥 JB Big Tick Competition 💥 Our staff member Karolina shared some shots from one of the routes on the ticklist — Table Direct / Cyfrwy Arete on Cadair Idris ⛰️ Here’s what she had to say: “Table Direct on Cadair Idris was a really cool way to start the Cyfrwy Arete itself — and what a beautiful day we picked to do it. The views were stunning the whole way, from the walk-in to topping out on Cadair Idris. We chose this route because it’s one of Aled’s favourite mountains and favourite VDiffs. I also got to learn where the name Cadair Idris (‘Idris’ Chair’) comes from. Idris was a giant, poet, astronomer and philosopher who used the mountain as his throne. It’s said the huge boulders below were stones he shook from his shoes. Legend has it that anyone who sleeps on the mountain will wake up either a madman or a poet… or never wake again. Love a good myth!” ✨ Want to get involved this summer? The JB Big Tick Challenge is all about getting out on classic North Wales rock, discovering new routes, and having a brilliant season climbing with friends. (The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog) There are some amazing prizes up for grabs too 👀 🏆 Cenotaph Corner artwork by climber & artist Phil Gibson (worth £480) 🏆 £250 of DMM climbing equipment 🏆 Scarpa Generator rock shoes 🏆 Scarpa Mescalito approach shoes 🏆 2 x Rockfax subscriptions 📍 More info — link in bio 📸 Don’t forget to tag your adventures with #JBBigTick

It's official 😱 A huge shout out to our friends and suppliers who nominated us and an even bigger SHOUT OUT to our staff team for being epic! #climb #hike #run #dringo #cerdded #rhedeg #yrwyddfa #eryrinationalpark #snowdonianationalpark #outdoorindustry #smallbusinesslove

Camp responsibly 🏕️ Here’s some of the things to keep in mind before you go camping: ⛺️Be inconspicuous. Choose your location wisely: only use remote locations, well above the highest wall line and out of sight of civilisation. ⛺️Stay for one night only. Pitch camp late and leave early, and don’t leave tents up during the day. ⛺️Don’t use camp fires or BBQs. They are highly destructive in sensitive mountain landscapes. Use a camping stove instead. During high fire risk periods, don’t use any open flame. ⛺️Need the toilet? Removing all human waste using a packable toilet kit is the best solution. Away from popular spots, as a last resort, bury solid waste 15cm deep, replacing the earth afterwards. Pack out your toilet paper and sanitary products in a zip-lock bag. ⛺️Wash up and toilet a minimum of 50m from any water sources. ⛺️Choose durable ground. Pitch your tent on well drained ground that won’t be easily damaged or leave traces of your visit. ⛺️Leave no trace. If you take it in, take it out. Try to remove any litter you find too. Pack out all food waste - it takes much longer than you think to decompose. Replace any rocks you’ve moved. ⛺️Use lights on their lowest setting around camp. Light and noise is very noticeable at night and can disturb wildlife and people. ⛺️Keep group sizes small. Large groups can have a huge impact. ⛺️Use campsites in the valleys. If you want to camp in the valley floor, always use a formal campsite with facilities to minimise your impact and help the local economy. This is the @teambmc advice that we follow 🏕️ Need more tips and help with choosing the gear? Pop in for a chat! 📍The Climbers Shop, Ambleside 📍Joe Brown Shops, Llanberis/Capel Curig #campinglife #camping #wildcamping #leavenotrace #respectthewild

👀👀🏃🏃‍♀️JUST LAUNCHED New Eryri/Snowdonia @petzl_running Lunar Rounds ready to run from our shop front doors! 👟Must be run between sunset and sunrise 👟Collect a series of summits in order 👟Choose from Full, Half or Crescent Rounds 👟Tag your photos #LunarRound 👟Have fun!!🤩 Full details at thelunarround.com See you out there! #climb #hike #run #rhedeg

Shout out to our customer Fellmandave for going all out in his thank you video 🙌🙌 Massive thanks to our supplier @scarpa_uk for going above and beyond. We are very proud to be a Scarpa Pro store. #teamwork #climb #hike #run

What’s your favourite rock type to climb on? And why?🧗 Share with us in the comments 👇 #rockclimbing #rocktypes #rockclimbinglife #weloveoutdoors #climbinginspiration

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ROPE CARE 101 🪢 Rope feeling fuzzy? Stiff? Sun-baked? Before summer gets busy, give it a little love. We’ve put together a quick guide on checking, cleaning, storing and retiring your rope — the stuff that keeps you safe and keeps your rope feeling smooth. Save this for later. Share it with your belay partner so you’re both on the same page. If you have any questions — simply pop into one of our stores or give us a shout! Read our Buyers Guide to Ropes — link in bio 🔗 #climbinglife #safetygear #rockclimbing #climbingtips #outdoorgear

WINNER ANNOUNCED - Check your dm’s! ##🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME!🎉 WIN a @seatosummituk Frontier Ultralight Collapsable Kettle Cookset ☕ Brew up a storm with this ultralight, ultra simple and ultra packable kettle and two matching cup set. Ideal for all your lightweight adventures ✅ To enter: 👍LIKE this post 📲FOLLOW @joebrownshops , @climbersshop 🏷️ TAG your brew buddies in the comments (each tag = 1 entry) ✨SHARE to your story for a bonus entry (don’t forget to tag us!) 📆 Entries close midnight Sunday 3rd May and the winner will be announced Monday 4th May via Instagram DM. GOOD LUCK 💥 Please note, prize colour may vary depending on stock availability. Competition is open to UK residents only, age 18+. Giveaway is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by instagram. Winner will be contacted only via @joebrownshops . No cash or prize alternative. Be wary of impersonator accounts- we will never ask for any bank or payment details. #camping #backpacking #expedition #brewup #fastpacking #adventure #wildcamping #longdistancewalking

Outdoor Gear Chat: Unleashed! This week we’re chatting about kit for adventure dogs with @felldogwear founder Carolyn Harker. Carolyn began designing technical outdoor clothing for humans before turning her expertise to creating leads, harnesses and coats for our furry four pawed adventure buddies. If you love getting outdoors with your dog just search Outdoor Gear Chat in your favourite podcast provider 🐾🐾 #mountaindog #campingdogs #adventuredog #climbingdog #dog

The transition from indoor to outdoor rock climbing can be a bit of a wild ride, but our guide’s here to smooth things out: 🧗‍♂️The kit: essentials to get you going. 🧗‍♂️Safety basics: don’t die (we need you to come back). 🧗‍♂️And finding crags that aren’t, like, too intimidating. ❓Questions about gear? Not sure which crag? Our team’s been around the block (and up the rock) and can help you build a solid setup without selling a kidney. Pop by or give us a shout — we’re here to help you get vertical! 📍The Climbers Shop, Ambleside 📍Joe Brown Shops, Llanberis & Capel Curig #climbingtips #rockclimbing #gearaddict #eryri #lakedistrict

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Join our Demo Day to try a range of the new @lasportivauk trail-running shoes: Prodigio Pro Prodigio 2 Prodigio Max Mutant Book your pair to guarantee a smooth run and you could pick up a free Joe Brown Nalgene bottle worth £18! Click the link in bio for full details. #climb #hike #run #dringo #cerdded