We’ve just received some jackets to test from Columbia’s swanky looking new range and it’s got us pretty excited about the upcoming winter and ski season.

Tramore’s Oceanic Surf and Sea Festival 25-26 September. Ladies only surf weekend with tuition, pilates and workshops.

[ 04/09/2010; ] Having hit the grand old age of 50 last year, the grand dame of Irish paddling is back once again on 4 September for her 51st birthday.

[ 13/08/2010 to 15/08/2010. ] Top Irish big wave surfer and star of the Waveriders movie, Richie Fitzgerald will run exclusive surfing boot camps this summer for both men and women.

[ 14/08/2010 to 15/08/2010. ] In preparation for this year’s Rás na mBan, which takes place in Sneem this 17-19 September 2010, a women only cycle training weekend is taking place in Co Kerry on 14-15 August.

phenomenally successful Tikka2 and Zipka 2 head torch ranges, Petzl has created a battery that is….

When I pulled the Triumph Anorak out of its packaging my first sceptical thought was: This is a fully waterproof jacket? Surely it doesn’t have fully taped seams? Or it’s not very breathable?

So you’re an ultralight alpinist shaving off grams by taking the lightest bivi kit you can get away with, or a multi-day adventure racer critically analysing the space in your pack and …

Columbia’s first serious foray into the trail running market has resulted in the very impressive Ravenous shoes (RRP: €110). These shoes performed great.

Anyone with a basket on their bike will love the waterproof Dorothy cover (€19.99). Obviously it will keep your things nice and dry as you whizz around but even better……