Archive

March 2012

Climbing crew excited by first day of spring

The crag rats here are all excited now that we’ve officially hit the first day of spring. Soon It will be time to migrate from the cellars and climbing walls for all day sessions at the crag. Our team has a good mix of trad, sport, boulder and mountain / alpine enthusiasts all of whom are itching to get some evening sessions after work once the clocks are on our side. Last year we had people climbing in Val di Mello, Chamonix, Fontainebleau, Dolomites, Rocklands South Africa and across the... Read More

Norrona Summer 2012, sneak peek!

Norrona has been a strong seller for us over the past couple of winters so we’ve decided to introduce it to our summer range. For those of you who aren’t aware of the brand they were established way back in 1929 in Norway making canvas backpacks and cotton clothing. Today the Norrona range covers snow sports, outdoor, biking, running and hunting using fabrics of their own and from renowned manufacturers such as Gore-Tex. The Bitihorn dri1 jacket is Norrona’s lightest waterproof jacket. It is ideal for hiking, biking and trail... Read More

New brand Montane, sneak peek.

As with every new season summer 2012 will see a handful of new brands represented by LD Mountain Centre online and in store. Much to the satisfaction of our staff we’ve added Montane. With over eighteen years of experience behind them Montane are renowned for lightweight and breathable clothing for mountaineering, climbing and running. The range is developed with a focus on endurance events ensuring the kit is both light and breathable. Montane is one of the main sponsors behind the Kielder 100 mountain bike race and the Lakeland 100... Read More