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Tuesday, February 26
Barigo 52 - Hot off the press
by
DRW
on Tue 26 Feb 2008 10:18 GMT
Barigo 52 Instructions (English) PDF 591KB more »
Montane Female Dynamo Jacket Wins Award
by
DRW
on Tue 26 Feb 2008 09:52 GMT
Just in time for Mothers Day, It's not an OSCAR, BAFTA, BRIT or even a GRAMMY but the Female Dynamo has won an award.
'Editors Choice Award' in the March 2008 of OE Magazine
The magazine is to be published on the 27th February so you'd better get your orders in early because there's bound to be a rush for this awesome piece of kit. The gents version is also available and just as blooming good! more »
Friday, February 15
I wanna ride my bike
by
DRW
on Fri 15 Feb 2008 15:43 GMT
"I wanna ride my bike" so sang Freddy Mercury - but I reckon he never had a Montane Velo jacket judging by the photo of the numerous naked cyclists that adorns the inside of the Jazz album cover who were clearly going for the minimalist approach by an entirely different means. more »
Friday, February 1
I measured my feet before ordering climbing shoes using your chart but my toes are tight against the end of the shoe. This is my first pair of rock boots so was wondering if this is normal ?
by
DRW
on Fri 01 Feb 2008 15:43 GMT
They should be 'skin tight' and certainly wont feel in any way like normal street shoes so standing around in them or walking round the house as you would to test a standard shoe are not the correct methods to confirm the fit. more »
Thursday, January 10
Sandvik dont only make saws... Oh no! They make Jolly nice metal for Crampons too
by
DRW
on Thu 10 Jan 2008 17:49 GMT
Once upon a time Swedish steel producer, Sandvik, were only famous in the UK for making brilliant wood saws. The steel was lightweight, incredibly tough and stayed sharp for ages... just what you need in fact in a good set of crampons. 20 years on and CAMP have taken up the gauntlet more »
Monday, January 7
Thursday, January 3
The very best warm and lightweight winter mountain pants and jacket
by
DRW
on Thu 03 Jan 2008 13:40 GMT
Happy New Year... Its January 3rd and theres another flurry of snow gently padding against the window panes at the walkhigh mountaineering offices. So I thought you would like to know about two Montane garments that are just about perfect for hitting the hill this winter and have been endorsed by two of the outdoor industry's leading publications Trail and Outdoor Enthusiast. more »
Friday, November 23
Do you want a sneak peek of the Montane 2008 catalogue ?
by
DRW
on Fri 23 Nov 2007 12:45 GMT
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 »
Climber Magazine loves the Montane eVent hard-shell
by
DRW
on Fri 23 Nov 2007 12:34 GMT
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 »
Its Snowing: Ukranian Goose Down Jackets to the rescue!
by
DRW
on Fri 23 Nov 2007 12:12 GMT
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 »
Friday, November 16
Brrr...its cold outside, YIPEE!
by
DRW
on Fri 16 Nov 2007 10:04 GMT
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 »
Thursday, November 8
Why improve the perfect Crampons ?
by
DRW
on Thu 08 Nov 2007 16:44 GMT
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"
Yet more Montane reviews...H20 Jacket, Terra Thermic Pants, eVent Quickfire Jacket, Atomic Jacket and Female Superfly
by
DRW
on Thu 08 Nov 2007 16:05 GMT
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 »
Tuesday, October 30
8 lead climbing lessons you should know:
by
DRW
on Tue 30 Oct 2007 13:38 GMT
My first lead was fairly uneventful but involved a steep learning curve. The rock at Pontesford just outside Shrewsbury is my favourite spot for a few quiet Sunday climbs in an idyllic setting. Beckoning was 120 feet of Oak Tree Wall, straight up an obvious crack which is a bit greasy lower down in the morning but is a great warm up climb that sets the day off to a great start. I donned harness and newly acquired pristine nuts in anticipation of this being fairly easy lead having top roped it on a previous visit. more »
Wednesday, October 17
Thursday, October 11
Montane eVent Venture, Quickfire, Superfly and Superfly XT all get great ratings from Trail Magazine
by
DRW
on Thu 11 Oct 2007 15:36 BST
Trail magazine agrees with its latest review of general purpose jackets that rates the Montane eVent Venture TRAIL BEST VALUE in the test. And had some very nice things to say about the other eVent jackets in the range too more »
Tuesday, September 25
Cassin logic - Original Instructions
by
DRW
on Tue 25 Sep 2007 16:02 BST
The editor of Climb Magazine rang a few weeks ago to say he had received a letter from the owner of a Cassin Logic belay plate who needed the instructions. It wasn't possible to give a positive answer immediately as the Logic has been discontinued for sometime, however after a dig through the archives Cassin sent a copy. Download the Cassin Logic Belay Plate Instructions (1Mb) It is Cassin's committed intention to provide customers with information and service even long after the original date of sale that makes them a manufacturer that we are very proud to support. For the full range of Cassin products take a look at www.cassin.it Trade customers who would like to stock Cassin products can contact the UK distributor, ClimbhighUK via their website www.climbhigh.co.uk or via email at sales@climbhigh.co.uk Friday, August 31
Terry Hollands knighted Britains Strongest Man 2007 by Geoff Capes
by
DRW
on Fri 31 Aug 2007 21:51 BST
Garra originally developed the Non-Stop for climbing purposes but it has now been adopted by many strong-man competitors as the ideal shoe for truck pull, tyre flip, car lift and other events when non-slip high grip, high strength footwear is essential. more »
Wednesday, August 8
Tibet Travel permit for overland tour to Tibet revoked by Chinese government
by
DRW
on Wed 08 Aug 2007 09:45 BST
One of our Sherpa contacts (Lopsang Sherpa of President Trek & Expeditions ) says that according to contacts in Lhasa the Tibet Travel permit for overland tours in has been revoked by the Chinese government for the time being more »
Saturday, August 4
The Cuillin Ridge - Skye - Alpinism in Britain ?
by
DRW
on Sat 04 Aug 2007 01:41 BST
The Cuillin on Skye are regarded as the most desirable of the Munroes and together form the eroded crater of a massive (and long extinct) volcano. The ancient rock has legendary qualities of grip while the incredibly tough 4000m of ascent / descent takes in no less than 22 peaks with 12 munroes. more »
Sunday, July 22
Climbing shoes for Strongman events - truck pull, tyre flip etc
by
DRW
on Sun 22 Jul 2007 22:31 BST
UK strongest man Terry Hollands has been wearing Garra climbing shoes since his debut on the World circuit in 2005. Specially made in UK size 17 for him, the same style Garra Non Stop is available as standard in sizes up to UK15 and are rapidly becoming a more and more regular sight on the strongman circuit. more »
Thursday, July 5
Fitting a new mantle to camping gas lamp
by
DRW
on Thu 05 Jul 2007 12:18 BST
You've just dug your camping lamp out from the attic for the annual excursion and discovered the glass is broken and there are fragments of white stuff clinging to the central gas outlet - dont dispair and throw it away - its really easy to restore back to full working condition by replacing the glass and the gas mantle. more »
Tuesday, June 5
Tuesday, May 22
No more slimy lightweight waterproofs - TGO on the Montane Atomic DT Jacket
by
DRW
on Tue 22 May 2007 16:48 BST
The Great Outdoors' Chris Townsend knows a thing or two about outdoor clothing. Nice then that the 2007 Montane Atomic DT Jacket has stirred the writer into giving noteworthy praise. more »
Tuesday, April 17
Sunday, April 8
Thursday, February 15
Friday, January 5
Monday, November 27
400 feet in 4 min 25 seconds - speed climbing
by
DRW
on Mon 27 Nov 2006 01:56 GMT
Dan Osman speed climbing at Lovers Leap in California tears up the 400 feet of Bears Reach 5.7 solo...truly amazing stuff. Saturday, November 25
Thursday, November 23
Montane eVent Quickfire and Venture jackets reviewed by Trail magazine
by
DRW
on Thu 23 Nov 2006 09:46 GMT
If you want a lighter fabric, that breaths incredibly well and a jacket that isnt overloaded with extra pockets and features that add weight and cost look no further than the eVent Quickfire Jacket by Montane. more »
Sunday, November 12
Saturday, September 30
Barigo model 12 Compass makes a perfect gift - its official!
by
DRW
on Sat 30 Sep 2006 20:48 BST
Leading trade journal OCC Magazine picks out a number of elite items each year that it recommends that retailers should stock for the Christmas rush. Just as applicable all year as a gift or serious tool the Barigo model 12 Compass was selected for a glowing report. Friday, September 29
Barigo 45 and 48 Altimeters given the thumbs up by Combat and Survival Magazine
by
DRW
on Fri 29 Sep 2006 17:44 BST
Combat and Suvival magazine recently tested the Barigo 45 mountaineering and 48 ski-mountaineering altimeters and Mike Gormley, the tester, was ... more »
Garra Diva tested by Climber Magazine and
by
DRW
on Fri 29 Sep 2006 16:42 BST
Kate Burke of Climber Magazine recently reviewed the Garra Diva narrow lasted climbing shoes. These are one of the most ... more » |
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