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A warm welcome back to NORDICA

LD Mountain Centre is seeing a welcome return to our store from the leading ski brand Nordica with a new range of skis and boots to tempt our customers for what we hope is going to be a cold and snowy winter. The iconic speedmachine range is back and as some of you know it’s been around a while but as you would expect from a leading brand these latest models have been updated to include the latest innovations in technology and construction. Nordica Speedmachine 110 With Nordica skis we’ve... 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

Stuff the Duffel – How much kit can a Base Camp duffel take? Part 3 (series of 5)

https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/competitions/ We looked at the small yesterday and you can see the results of the weigh-in here. For Number three  in our duffel series we’re going to stuff the medium North Face Base Camp with a load of kit for a trip to the snow dome. North Face Base Camp Duffel – Medium Dimensions when fully packed (approx) W:38 cm D:38 cm L:61 cm Capacity in litres: 72   Ideal for:  weekend in the lakes , a trip to the snowdome, school trip, a days paddling,a weekend hostelling, a beach... Read More

Could you become a ski instructor?

Did you know that it is achievable for an experienced recreational skier to gain a Snowsports instructor qualification? I explain how. It could be easier than you think! With the ever increasing number of UK “Snow centres” and the continued benefits of artificial ski slopes, the part time UK ski instructor market is still showing growth. Beyond that, school ski trips, European ski schools and a surge of interest in Japan means that considering training and qualifying as professional ski instructor could be something you may wish to consider? How?... Read More

Great Christmas Gift ideas for Skiers

“Where did November go?” we hear you cry. With only 22 sleeps till the big day we thought we’d better try and help all you last minute Christmas shoppers to find a great gift for that special person in your life. If that person likes skiing then read on because LD Mountain Centre have put together a list of 5 fantastic Christmas gifts that will bring a smile to the face of any ski enthusiast on Christmas morning. And just to be safe, we’ve included 5 super little stocking fillers.... Read More