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Down Insulation Advice 10/11/2017

Turn that Frown Upside DOWN

It happens every year.  The days yield to the night, the sun, exhausted by its Summer efforts, reclines lower in the sky, and the temperature drops as heat rescinds to return with the leaves.  All part of the celestial rhythm, as old as time itself. And yet, we forget until we emerge one morning to see the ground dusted with frost, and our breath condensing in horror on the air’s chill, that we may need a warm jacket. Cue the usual mad scramble! We think the best way to do... 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

Two Hours in a Freezer with a Climber and an Ultra Runner

Have you ever wondered how outdoor kit is tested? Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to witness the testing of some Montane down and synthetic down insulation pieces at Northumbria University.         Montane had arranged for Montane athletes, Andy Kirkpatrick and Marcus Scotney to attend the cold chamber in the sports science department at Northumbria University. First the athletes needed to be wired and probed. Temperature monitors were taped to the outside of the jackets, to the athletes bicep under the jacket and inserted into... 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