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August 2012

Running up Skiddaw

One of my favorite mountains, is Skiddaw in the Lake District. At 931 m (3,054 ft) above Sea level Skiddaw, is the forth highest mountain in England and dominates the skyline of the Northern Lakes. For those attempting the infamous Bob Graham Round, it is also the first summit when doing the clockwise circuit. Despite a rather grim weather forecast, we drove to the Lakes for the weekend with a run up Skiddaw planned for Saturday. One of the reasons I like running on Skiddaw so much is the variety it offers, you can... Read More

09/08/2012

Carry on Camping

Hopefully, I’ll be getting out camping for the August Bank holiday this year… a friend of mine has never been camping so a few of us thought we’d spend the weekend breaking her in to, cooking on a small stove, sleeping in a tent, playing frisbee until it’s too dark to see, card games, midnight walks and sneaky toilet trips in the middle of the night. I’ll most likely be going to Hadrian’s wall as it’s local to where I live and is perfect for a couple of nights easy... Read More

New brands for the winter!

So it’s getting to that time of year again for us at the LD Mountain Centre. The (even) colder months are coming round all too quickly again as we will begin to get winter stock at the end of this month. Although we haven’t had much of a summer, we do have exciting new brands to look forward to for the winter. 686 On November 13, 1992, the 686 technical apparel company was formed. The 686 name comes from a crucial date in the life of Mike’s grandmother (June 6th,... Read More

Sun, Sea and Heat stroke

If you’re heading out to warmer climates this summer, it’s vital that you protect your skin from the harmful rays – Especially, if you are pale like me! I was badly burnt in Thailand earlier in the year and stupidly underestimated the strength of the sun, after being on the beach less than 1 hour I ended up with heat stroke, quite badly and a very sore burnt back. Even at 25 years old I should definitely have known better, in my mind I could hear my mum 6000miles away telling me... Read More

Paclite, Pro, Active?

The Women’s Alpine Project Jacket is from The North Face’s Summit Series™ which is designed to be the strongest and lightest gear available, gear designed to withstand the planet’s harshest environments. The Alpine Project Jacket is an ultra-light alpine shell designed for the most demanding mountain conditions. The Gore-Tex® Active Shell construction uses a lighter, thinner Gore-Tex membrane to deliver the ultimate 3-layer waterproof and breathable construction for active mountain athletes. Designed for use under the worst weather conditions, the Women’s Alpine Project Jacket has a fully adjustable hood with a wire brim, a brushed chin guard and pit... Read More