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Mountaineering

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

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

Midge bites suck.

In Scotland, 37 different species of midges have been recorded. Now that’s a horrible thought. “Culicoides impunctatus, which is responsible for up to 90% of the bites on humans, occurs throughout the country, although it is most abundant in the west and the north, where the boggy and acidic ground provides an optimal environment for breeding. Midges are at their most numerous at lower elevations, and are seldom encountered above about 500 metres, where the wind reduces their ability to fly.” Most people I know have experienced a bite from a midge –... Read More

Summits of My Life Trailer

We came across this little teaser from Kilian Jornet and cameraman Sebastian Montaz-Rosset. The pair have worked together previously on the Kalian’s Quest series of videos for Salomon. For those unfamiliar with the pair, Kilian Jornet is a three time winner of The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® while Sebastian Montaz-Rosset is renowned for his skills behind the camera responsible for the films I Believe I Can Fly (flight of the Frenchies) and One Step Beyond.  Summits of My Life will documents Kalian’s new on-going project on starting this summer by... Read More