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Summer 2012

09/08/2012

Carry on Camping

Hopefully, I’ll be getting out camping for the August Bank holiday this year… a friend of mine has never been camping so a few of us thought we’d spend the weekend breaking her in to, cooking on a small stove, sleeping in a tent, playing frisbee until it’s too dark to see, card games, midnight walks and sneaky toilet trips in the middle of the night. I’ll most likely be going to Hadrian’s wall as it’s local to where I live and is perfect for a couple of nights easy... Read More

Sun, Sea and Heat stroke

If you’re heading out to warmer climates this summer, it’s vital that you protect your skin from the harmful rays – Especially, if you are pale like me! I was badly burnt in Thailand earlier in the year and stupidly underestimated the strength of the sun, after being on the beach less than 1 hour I ended up with heat stroke, quite badly and a very sore burnt back. Even at 25 years old I should definitely have known better, in my mind I could hear my mum 6000miles away telling me... 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

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