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View Article  Your chance to enter one of the toughest trail running races in the world...
Take up the challenge of the Montane Lakeland 100 for the ultimate athletes or the Lakeland 50 for just a slightly more do-able event. Enter online here... What is the lakeland 100 & Lakeland 50? ...The Lakeland 100 (UTLD) takes place on the weekend of July 23rd - 25th and is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK.   more »
View Article  The Bog Walk High Choir
Hey hey, it seems we have a choir named after us... well, not quite, but check out these young Jamaicans having a great time. Michael Jackson eat your heart out , we're lovin' it in the Walkhigh offices!   more »
View Article  Improving clothing size information for online purchasers
To see if we could further improve size information for online consumers, we recently embarked on a study to see what - if anything - could be improved   more »
View Article  Which? magazine votes the Montane Atomic DT jacket Best Buy in review
As consumer magazines go, Which? is probably the best known and without a doubt the most difficult to get a great review in - why ?... because they are industry agnostic and have an internal policy of complete neutrality which ensures their readers get the absolute lows and highs of any product they review. Brave then of Montane to send the Atomic Jacket in for test ?... no, not really, with quality as high as Montane's there's little to fear of an independant review, but what a review it turned out to be.   more »
View Article  Battling Everest for Cancer
We receive a lot of correspondence from charities and individuals looking for sponsorship for their particular cause, most of which are extremely well thought through and thorougly deserving of support. Regrettably we cannot provide everyone with meaningful support so have decided instead that to help raise awareness of these various expeditions and personal challenges and in particular provide details of how you may be able to support them.   more »
View Article  Ever wondered what separates the run of the mill outdoor brands from the truly exceptional ?
Quality , styling and functionality are obviously all up there as key initiatives but true cutting edge technology is only available when the manufacturer 'takes part' in the sports concerned and listens and acts on feedback from customers, competitors and professionals , not just in annual board meetings, but regularly, as part of everyday life.   more »
View Article  Litespeed Jacket - Used & Abused - Trail Magazine
The Montane Litespeed is the most versatile jacket in the Montane Pertex ultralight range - including a roll-away hood and full length zip and coming in a vast array of colours including fluorescent for visibility and olive for invisibility and just about everything inbetween, this garment is ideal for using around town or on the mountain top, running or on your bike, lazing about or working hard. Dont leave home without one... I dont !
 
 
Litespeed Jacket - Used & Abused
 
Trail Magazine, October 2009
 
Verdict - I rate it's running and walking versatility
View Article  Montane Sabretooth jacket gets high rating by Trail Magaine.
The Sabretooth by Montane is one of the most sophisticated softshell jackets that Montane has ever produced. This is a specialised garment for the technical mountain enthusiast that truly understands the need for and advantages of high specification fabrics, close fit and class leading weather proofing. Nothing flapping in the breeze and the minimum of bulk translate to a piece of clothing even suited to one of the the most demanding mountain sports: ice climbing.   more »
View Article  Montane Dragonfly shirt rated 5 STAR in Trail magazine - BEST IN TEST !
Base layers are all too easy to underestimate the importance of but do so at your peril. Heating, cooling and moisure management as well as comfort against the skin creates a challenging enviroment that only the very best designed garment with the most high performance fabrics can tackle with any measure of success. The Dragonfly shirt from Montane meets all these requirements and more , adding a dash of style and pride of ownership to the wearer too.   more »
View Article  Top of the range Montane Superfly XT jacket reviewed by Adventure Travel Magazine
The Montane Super-fly XT is the flagship fully protective lightweight winter choice from the Montane stable. A mainstay product in the brands portfolio, the XT offers the optimum combination of protection, weight and breathability for the serious mountain walker or mountaineer. Make no mistake, when you feel the weight of this jacket you could be forgiven for underestimating it but this is no lightweight when it comes to performance.   more »
View Article  Montane's new Meteor jacket reviewed by Adventure Travel Magazine
Meteor Jacket is for lightweight mountain enthusiasts and has been awarded 5 out of 5 vy Adenture Travel in their latest review. As a multisport jacket it has what you need and nothing else, saving space and weight while giving the user the freedom to explore without boundaries.   more »
View Article  Runners World Magazine reviews the Montane Featherlite Marathon Jacket
The ultralight Pertex jacket range produced by Montane are probably the best known and most loved garments from their range. With various versions available ranging from simple smocks to specialised garments for cycling, adventure racing or running are the ultimate lightweight wind proof and weather resistant jackets in the world. The Featherlite Marathon Jacket has been reviewed by Runners World recently and scored a whopping 9 out of 10   more »