We are extremely pleased to announce that we have achieved the Montane Pro-Store accolade that reflects our dedication to the Montane brand and the high level of support and technical expertise that goes into retailing Montane products   more »

We're all excited here in the Walkhigh offices about our new fangled website thingy... lots of new brands are joining us and the site is even simpler to use and has more of the features that you will have seen on the really big e-commerce sites. You can get involved too - with product reviews and discussions on our blog and Facebook. There will be some limited edition FREE STUFF when the new site launches so keep watching out for it.   more »

Its not often that the BBC makes a glaring error, particularly with mountaineering and outdoor programmes in general being of a very high standard, however it was incredibly irresponsible to air Ben Fogle, a well respected presenter and outdoorsman, climbing (or walking depending on your point of view) to the summit of Cairngorm wearing Jeans. This is seriously dangerous stuff, why ?... read on ....   more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Montane Terra pants were conceived as a walking trouser but their durability, quick drying and superb fit have made them a great choice for mountaineering and climbing too. UK climbing have reviewed the pants (at last!) and agree they are suitable for scrambing and climbing both short domestic routes and for bigger Alpine routes.   more »

Despite quality control checks, it is possible that some faulty parts were used in the production of certain Simond Makalu II and Vampire crampons made in the first six months of 2006. Simond would like to examine these crampons at the factory and replace any faulty parts where necessary.   more »

FREE MONTANE FEATHERLITE SMOCK worth £40.00 (RRP).   more »

When you buy climbing equipment for personal or professional use it is imperative that it meets safety legislation for your safety, peace of mind and to ensure any relevant insurance is not invalidated. While all the equipment we sell for climbing meets these stringent standards there are some variations in the standards that can cause confusion among consumers, we'll try to explain...   more »

Regular users of facebook can now seach for our Walkhigh Mountaineering page and become a fan - that way, whenever this blog is updated, you get the latest info directly into your facebook profile. We'll also be posting exclusive Facebook stuff that wont be in this blog so why not get FBing.   more »

To enter visit the Montane / Walkhigh stand at Cliffhanger in Millhouses Park, Sheffield on the weekend of July 11th and 12th 2009.   more »

If you have one of these stoves DO NOT use it, contact your supplier immediately for advice.   more »

If you are in the market for a water treatment system DO NOT invest in anything which uses Iodine and part of its treatment regieme   more »

We all need water to stay alive. Not just any water - it must be free from pathogens, poisons and ideally be palettable too. Sadly even the cleanest looking streams dont always promise all three of these and to make a mistake can range from unpleasant to fatal. There are a wide range of water treatment systems available on the market with costs and performance varying almost as widely, so which one to choose ?   more »

Alkaline or nickel cadmium batteries should NOT be used in the Classic model as they do not have sufficient electrical output.   more »

A superb demonstration of the almost superhuman strength of the Gusset seam and fabric of the Montane Terra Pants   more »

See the full review here

See the full review here

See the full review here

See the full review here

See the full review here

See the full review here

See the full review here

Every customer is important to us and we strive only to give the very best personal service. Here are some of the comments we receive from our customers every day   more »

Montane have been supporting the Yukon Arctic Ultra this year and its happening right now! The YAU is the world toughest and coldest Ultra! With marathon, 100, 300 and a 430 mile race. It began on the 15th February and will finish on the 28th February 2009.   more »

Various sport bar and energy bar brands have initiated recalls of energy bar related products that contain peanut products following the recent outbreak of salmonella-related illnesses in the United States some of which which have been traced back to a supplier in the US, Peanut Corporation of America.   more »

Myo XP Head Torch - 2008 Edition Affected Products: Petzl Myo XP Headtorch Myo Belt 5 SB Myolite 3 Head Torch   more »

Affected Products: Jetboil - Personal Cooking System Jetboil Personal Cooking System Personal Cooking System Jetboil Cooker Personal Cooking System Group Cooking System Jetboil Cooker Personal Cooking System Group Cooking System   more »

The Montane Scarab jacket is new for winter 2008 and is already proving to be a bit of a sensation.   more »

We've invested heavily in Montane clothing over the years and know its the best that money can buy for committed outdoor sports people. So, with Gordon Brown and the global economy making life tough for many people, we're please to announce that we've LOWERED our Montane prices to buck the trend.   more »

When a respected broadsheet newspaper with a readership of around 700,000 people many of whom follow strong outdoor persuit lifestyles including skiiing , equine sports and country walking says a product is good in its editorial, then you can bet your life its 'Absolutely Fabulous.'   more »

'A cracker' and 'simply superb for cold weather walking' these are widely regarded as the best cold weather walking pants a woman can buy. 5 stars   more »

The dual function base / mid Montane Balance shirt is causing a bit of a stir - depending on which way round you wear it, it works either as an extra warm layer in cooler weather or an efficient wicking base layer for warmer weather, brilliant !   more »

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Running Fitness magazine has given the Montane Polarteck jackets a whopping 8 out of 10 for style, fit, breathability and performance   more »

We have become aware that two issues are affecting many customers at the payment stage of buying from us (and indeed many other websites) which prevent the final payment being completed: a) not being forwarded correctly to the Protx payment page or b) being requested to apply for Verified by Visa / Mastercard Securecode prior to payment authorisation. So, here are the solutions:   more »

Its not everyday that we get something really important to shout about but this news most definitely is. OutDry® is indeed a new technology and uniquely different from GORE-TEX® and has some major advantages over the market leader.   more »

Its been asked more than once by first-time Montane owners so here's how you stow the hood on your Montane Jacket (The Extreme is slightly different as the hood is removable but if you have one of those, you've probably figured that out already!)   more »

It's all doom and gloom in the media at the moment. Governments are spending billions on propping up failing economies and share prices and foreign exchange rates are jumping around like Mexican beans. ... but is this all bad ? ... I dont think so:   more »

A short video to introduce the newbie to the main equipment to climb indoors - harness, rock shoes, belay device, rope and belay partner.   more »

It appears that Ofcom want to drastically increase the amounts that the RNLI and Mountain Rescue Teams have to pay to use radios - maybe by more than £100,000 a year. There is a petition at Number 10 Downing Street against the charging of MR teams. Please sign it and pass this information on!   more »

The original Puma was one of the best soft-shells in the Montane stable and has been modified for the 2008/9 winter season.   more »

Well, its been a while since I added anything to the blog but what a lot of coverage Montane has had in the press betwixt then and now.   more »