by Jack Geldard – Editor – UKC Alex Messenger [UKC Profile]has put the new larger photo size-limit to good use. Alex is the Editor of Summit Magazine and one of the most talented climbing photographers in the world.He has put together a selection of fantastic images, from E7 onsight desperates to classic Tremadog adventures. He describes his life at the BMC: „It´s not geeky, it´s glamorous. It´s a never-ending roller coaster of modern office experiences: sitting around, forwarding emails and stealing stationary. Then, once a year, this hectic routine is interrupted, and the BMC pulls off something quite exciting…“ View his stunning photo essay of the BMC International Meet 2008. We have more of Alex´s photography coming up at UKC – watch this space. Our gear reviews are coming out thick and fast too, with photo´s of gear in use and now videos to show the gear in action.Read the in-depth review of the Red Chili Spirit Lady VCR rock shoes – women´s fit shoes reviewed by Lou Neill and Jenn Pacyna: Red Chili Review. We have more information about our gear reviews and reviewing team coming up soon – we´ll keep you informed.


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