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Salomon Desert Dealer Trip Mammoth 2020

Tuesday 7/1/20, Mammoth: Close encounter They were weary eyes that drew the curtain this morning but what a view with sunlight kissing the summit ridges of Mammoth Mountain. A gruelling 10.5 hour flight, 1.5 hours at border control and a 4.5 hour transfer, chuck in an 8 hour time difference and it all adds up to one tired head and body.Thankfully there is something say about skiing in the way it clears the head and enlivens the soul with cobwebs well and truly blown away.After a hearty breakfast of bacon... Read More

16/11/2018
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Wild Camping in the Lakes with Montane Kit

There is something to be said about going to the lakes at the start of the autumn. The clear but chilly days and the lack of people around due to the end of the school holidays gives us that great feeling us hikers love of peaceful isolation. Living just two hours away from the lakes means you can easily head over for a short stay if you want to get out into nature, which is exactly what we did last month. Hiking past the last fell wall up to the... Read More

Dolomites with Salomon Skis Featured Image 22/10/2018
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The Dolomites with Salomon Skis

Post Author: Olivia Jackson The Dolomites present some pretty incredible terrain for snowsports. There is something for everyone, and everyone can enjoy the striking turreted mountains towering above. These Aira 80 skis were tested in; Pampeago, San Pellegrino, Cermis & Belamonte, which are some of the areas within the Dolomiti super ski. These particular skis are designed for “the athletic intermediate up to advances skier”, I wouldn’t call myself an advanced skier by any stretch, but I still found the Salomon Aira 80 skis were perfect for my abilities, not... Read More

Backpacking Chamonix to Zermatt 05/10/2018

Hiking Chamonix to Zermatt Part One

Post Author: Olivia Jackson The Walkers Haute Route The walkers Haute route is traditionally a 200km walk from Chamonix (France) to Zermatt (Switzerland), reaching 2964m in height. Travelling on average 20km a day from one mountain refuge hut to another, you will need to carry everything you need strapped to your back. Usually the busy period on the route is from the start of July till end of August. However, in true fashion, we went at the start of June when it was quiet and therefore didn’t meet another soul... Read More

08/11/2017

Getting Wim’s Goat II: Running Reflections

I’ve been doing a lot of running recently. Well, I say a lot.. definitely more than usual.  Enough to notice a change in my body AND my mind. A lot of my training has been running to and from LD. I used to love cycling in for the ease and freedom, but I love running in for the space it creates, both in my day and in my head, though some may argue there was plenty space in there beforehand. Running – and walking for that matter – is definitely... Read More

getting wims goat 1 26/10/2017

GETTING WIMS GOAT (part I)

Cold Brew Events have been responsible for some of the most innovative and challenging running races in our region over the past few years.  What sets them apart from the rest is the amalgamation of local culture and history, immersed within the challenging and beautiful terrain of our county.  One need only look to their two most recent offerings for confirmation of this: The Duergar A night time half marathon through the Simondside hills, inspired by the Simonside Dwarfs that lend the run its name.  Duergar are said to take... Read More