Well you can't (yet) ... it's strictly trade-only until Spring 2008 when the new summer range hits the shelves (or in our case, the pages of walkhigh.co.uk .)   more »

Regular readers will know that we are big fans of Montane clothing and have been for a long while. Its great to see that the press are increasingly recognising this British brand for what it is - a leader in the field of high quality outdoor garments for serious users in serious situations.   more »

There is absolutely nothing tha keeps you warm better than a good down jacket. Whether sitting waiting for your turn at the crag, playing snowballs with the kids or settling down at camp at high altitude, goose down is the one material that if your jacket is stuffed properly with you will stay snug and warm.   more »

Minus five Centigrade, bright sunshine and a deep frost greeted me this morning as I looked out with early morning bleary eyes. It's the third day in a row we've had a perfect wintery morning and it always puts a spring in my step as the cold weather makes my fingers tingle while they adjust to the temperature outside.   more »

With most manufacturers striving to acheive excellence with their products it's hardly surprising that very few items of hardware survive multiple seasons without at least one minor change of design to make them 'new and improved.'

Little wonder then that most magazine reviews are about how a product has evolved from some earlier less-worthy incarnation. So how much more refreshing it is to see that CAMP (www.camp.it) has produced a near perfect product first time round in the shape of the 12 point Stalker Crampons which although having been around for a while have achieved a best value award from Trail Magazine.

Trail Magazine Review of CAMP Stalker Crampons

"the best value C1 crampon on the market"

Every six months or so, Pete, our salesman from Montane rolls up outside with the samples of the garments planned for the season after next. On goes the kettle and after a quick review and cuppa we settle into a serious 2 or 3 hours of looking at dozens of potential garments and their technical features and asthetic options.   more »