Tag

Outdoor

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

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

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

For the Outdoor Dad

Here are some ideas for father’s day for the Dad who would much rather be out on the hills, mountains or dales, than the fairways, greens or in the clubhouse. A traditional summer hat, the Abisko is made of Fjällräven’s G1000 Lite fabric, offering durability as well as weather protection. Applying Greenland Wax to the fabric will improve its water resistance, making this a fantastic hat for trekking or travelling. The wide brim can be folded in at the sides and held in place with press-studs and an adjustable chin... Read More

Six Lakeland Campsites We Love

With the weather warming and people heading of f  camping and enjoying the outdoors in their local areas, we though we would give you a list of six campsites across in the lakes that a popular with the team here at LD Mountain Centre     Gillside Farm, Glenridding Ullswater A short walk from the village and pub in the shadow of the Helvellyn a nice little farm site next to the gill.         Side Farm Patterdale Ullswater The opposite side of the valley the other side... Read More

Festival Essentials for the Summer

With the festival season fast approaching we thought we would put a list together of some essentials for those crowd surfing days of summer….     You’re going to need something to sleep in and  in this country to keep dry at night, we would recomend the Vango rock as a great inexpensive simple to put up tent that is going to last you more than that one muddy 4 days in somerset…   VANGO ROCK   To keep you warm long after the headline act has packed up their... Read More

Why I Picked Zamberlan Ultra Lite GTX?

Last month I went to Morocco to climb Mount Toubkal and a couple of months before hand I decided to treat myself to some new boots. They had to be good for trekking in hot weather but also be able to survive the peaty mud of my second job at Go Ape Matfen. I decided to go for leather has fabric ones have had in the past have not fared well when faced with the Matfen mud, but I did not have very long to properly brake them in before... Read More