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A Big Thank You!

The first weekend in October saw us hosting a huge 50% off stock clearance sale here at LD Mountain Centre with the event advertised via local media and of course our mailing list, always a good way to find out about our latest offers in-store and on the website. Keen Customers Queuing at 7.45am We would just like to say a big THAnK YOU to everyone who came along, regular customers and first time visitors who made the event such a great success and we hope you enjoy the bargains... Read More

Padda Crag (A Hidden Gem)

Like many of the more remote Northumberland crags, Padda Crag doesn’t get a great deal of climbing traffic these days but if you fancy a quiet few hours in a stunning location with some short but cracking routes it might be worth seeking it out, which is exactly what Rich did last weekend. Padda Crag Northumberland This sandstone crag it tucked away along narrow roads and tracks north of the village of Gilsland and consists of a series of short walls with routes in all grades. Rich parked near Churnsike... Read More

A Sneaky Seven (The South Glen Shiel Ridge)

There aren’t many areas in Scotland where you can pick up seven Munros and a great lightweight camp on a high ridge in 24 hours but last week John and a couple of friends managed to find the weather and the motivation to give it a go. Parking at the free car park opposite the Cluanie Hotel, a good place for a post walk pint and food, the lads headed up onto the east end of the ridge and knocked off the first two Munros before camping on the bealach... Read More

Arbor is back

  Arbor is back at the LD Mountain Centre for winter 2015/16 and we are super stoked to have these beautiful handcraft snowboards back in store…   Since the outset in 1995 Arbor have been on a mission to produce the highest quality handmade snowboard on the market, and by using suitable materials stay true to arbor commitment to help the planet along the way…   Why not check out more of arbor story and keep an eye out for the arbor range going live on our website very soon.... Read More

Swedish West Coast Style

Didriksons is another new brand foe at the LD Mountain Centre for Winter 2015/16   Didrikson’s was formed by Julius and Hanna Didrikson’s on the western coast of Sweden back in 1913 when they started to produce work wear for fisherman in Grundsund with the goal of producing functional clothes, with a timeless design, to be worn every day, no matter what the weather.   Today Didrikson’s range has that functional scandi style and is perfect for customers who are looking for a function stylist urban parka at a reasonable... Read More

Sneak Peak Part 2

  Nitro Snowboards are back, after a couple of years of not carrying Nitro they are back, with a new UK distributor last winter we are happy to be doing Nitro again for the 2015/16 winter.         Nitro has been going 25 years now and is still going strong and staying true to the brands philosophy BUILT FOR GOOD TIMES.   This Season we have gone for some of the classics from the Nitro range with a couple of new additions to get you excited about hitting... Read More

A Sneak Peak of what’s to Come for winter 15/16 at the LD Mountain Centre Part 1

So what’s new for next winter at the LD Mountain Centre, we have some new and exciting brands coming for winter 2015/16 and also the return of some old favourites.     Dale of Norway   One for all the scandiphiles, born in 1872 when Peder Jebsen pasted through the small village of Dale on Norway’s west coast, he instantly recognised the potential for textile production utilizing the valley’s potential for hydro power and easy access to Norwegian wool.     Not long after, Peder secured rights for the local... Read More

The summer holidays are fast approaching.

The school summer holidays are upon us, so here is some ideas of adventurous things to entertain kids of all ages  in the beautiful North East outdoors. Hadrian’s Wall Covering 83 miles the is plenty ground to cover and lots to do. There are some spectacular walks in the area near Housesteads, including the most photographed tree in the north at Sycamore gap made famous in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and numerous local weather pictures. Most of the forts have a number of events throughout the summer, culminating with English Heritage’s... Read More

Picking the right sunglasses.

The sun is finally here, so it is time to get the sunnies out. But picking the right pair for you can take a bit of thought. There are two main things to consider when picking sunglasses, the shape of the frame and the lens. What frame shape is best for you is influenced by the shape of your face; are you Round, Square, Oval, Rectangular, Diamond or Heart? There are many websites to help work this out. Round – If you have a round face, you want to avoid curved... Read More

Stay safe in the hot weather

With the mercury heading upwards and the sun coming out many of you will be heading out to enjoy the weather, but it is important to look after yourself. They say you should drink 2 litres of water a day, and this is very important when it is hot, so keep you water close to hand and easy accessible with a hydration bladder. Most rucksacks are compatible with bladders, but if yours isn’t, the level gauge on the Dukjug will help you keep track of how much you are drinking.... Read More