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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

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

50 years old the toughest of our national trails.

    The Pennine way is 50 years old today; the Pennine Way was the brain child of Tom Stephenson  a journalist with the Evening Herald who was inspired by trials in north America such as the Appalachian Trail.  Although Tom first conceived the idea in 1935 it wasn’t till 1965 the first of our national trails was open. The Pennine way starts from Edale in the Peak District heads through the Yorkshire Dales to the then through gods own County Northumberland and finishing in Kirk Yetholm in Border Country.... Read More

Two Hours in a Freezer with a Climber and an Ultra Runner

Have you ever wondered how outdoor kit is tested? Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to witness the testing of some Montane down and synthetic down insulation pieces at Northumbria University.         Montane had arranged for Montane athletes, Andy Kirkpatrick and Marcus Scotney to attend the cold chamber in the sports science department at Northumbria University. First the athletes needed to be wired and probed. Temperature monitors were taped to the outside of the jackets, to the athletes bicep under the jacket and inserted into... 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