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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

The North Face Fuse Form Originator Jacket Test Photo Blog

Recently Nicole and Rich were given the opportunity to test the revised Fuse Form Originator jackets from The North Face. The name Fuse Form comes from the manufacturing technique used to weave two pieces of fabric into one. With this technique The North Face were able to manufacture the Fuse Form Originator jacket out of a single piece of fabric eliminating a lot of stitching and taping. The end result is a very lightweight jacket that is robust and moves with the user with minimum noise and maximum comfort. Below... Read More

Stuff the Duffel – How much kit can a Base Camp duffel take? Part 4 (series of 5)

We looked at the medium yesterday and you can see the results of the weigh-in here. For Number four   in our duffel series we’re going to stuff the Extra Large  North Face Base Camp with a load of kit for a trip to the winter climbing in Scotland North Face Base Camp Duffel – Extra Large Dimensions when fully packed (approx) W:48cm D:48 cm L:81 cm Capacity in litres: 155   Ideal for:  weekend in the lakes , a trip to the snowdome, school trip, a days paddling,a weekend... 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

Stuff the Duffel – How much kit can a Base Camp duffel take? Part 2 (series of 5)

Yesterday we launched part 1 of a series of blogs featuring the classic Base Camp Duffel bag from The North Face. To make it more interesting for all you lovely duffel dotées we’re giving you the chance to win an extra large Base Camp duffel by guessing the weight after we’ve filled it with kit. To enter the competition simply click on the link below and choose one of the 4 answers. If you’re unsure then you might want to stay tuned to our blog this week as we work... Read More

Rich Visits The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival

Earlier in the summer I was offered the chance of a trip to Kalymnos (Greece) with The North Face as a Summit Series Specialist retailer to take part in the four day Kalymnos Climbing Festival they sponsor. Having climbed on the island earlier in the year of my own accord I was knocked out by the sheer scale and quality of climbing such a small Island has to offer. So naturally I jumped at the chance. The logistics were pretty simple; a quick form to fill out listing my climbing... 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

My Favourite Jacket

Some of my colleagues here at the LD Mountain Centre often comment on the number of jackets I have calling me the Imelda Marcus of the outdoor Jacket world.  Alright I admit it I am kit geek and I do have one or two jackets but I do use them all or most of them.  Don’t tell the other jackets but I do have a favourite one, that gets used a lot more than the others.  My favourite is the May THE NORTH FACE Super Zephyrus Hoodie. https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/product.aspx?id=7809 The Super... Read More

An Introduction to Trail Running

Trail running is one of the fastest growing running disciplines in the UK and is a great excuse to get out in the hills allowing you to cover bigger than normal distances and get fit in the process. Trail running allows you to explore the hills in a different way, moving swiftly it brings freedom and endless views, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At its heart, trail running is very simplistic, all you need is a pair of decent shoes, and the motivation to get out... 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