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A Kyrgyzstan Snowboarding Adventure

      I’ve been involved with LD mountain centre for a number of years now and they’re  a great bunch of guys and girls who genuinely know about and use the kit they sell.  After returning from an epic (last minute) trip to the Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan with the 40 tribes crew a little over a week ago, we thought you may appreciate some kit info on touring in Central Asia so here goes. It’s one of the best experiences I’ve had and involved meeting some great... Read More

Norrona Summer 2013 Brand Focus

Before we know it spring / summer will be knocking on the door, and with a new season comes new stock. Over the next few weeks we’re going to offer an insight into some of the styles that will feature in our summer range. To start the ball rolling we’re looking at Norrona, one of Europe’s oldest outdoor brands. Made from re-cycled materials /29 offers technical performance with enough style for the tea shop. We’ve kept with the classics such as the /29 Warm1 Zip Hood and added some technical tees... 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

Norrona Summer 2012, sneak peek!

Norrona has been a strong seller for us over the past couple of winters so we’ve decided to introduce it to our summer range. For those of you who aren’t aware of the brand they were established way back in 1929 in Norway making canvas backpacks and cotton clothing. Today the Norrona range covers snow sports, outdoor, biking, running and hunting using fabrics of their own and from renowned manufacturers such as Gore-Tex. The Bitihorn dri1 jacket is Norrona’s lightest waterproof jacket. It is ideal for hiking, biking and trail... Read More