Walkhigh Mountaineering

Montane Terra Lite pants get Recommended by TGO magazine

DRW — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:50:06 +0100

The Montane Terra Pants successful as they are are only one in a range of specialist pants which has been significantly extended in recent times and now covers just about every kind of pant that you could need in the outdoors.

The classic Montane Terra Short has proved its credentials again...

DRW — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:09:27 +0100

Terra Shorts are currently available in Graphite, Ivy & Black and score 19/20 in Country Walking Magazine test.

Expedition to climb Jebel Toukbal, Morocco

DRW — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:26:33 +0100

Rory Waite from Bicton College in Devon recently took part in a two-week expedition to Morocco, to climb the mountain Jebel Toukbal...

Ruffwear Quickdraw leash is ideal for Dog Agility training...

DRW — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:32:00 +0100

For dog agility training it would be ideal to have a leash short enough to not get in the way of the dogs ability to manouvre and perform while providing a secure facility for the handler to control the dog when necessary. We suggested the Ruffwear quickdraw leash and had this response...

Ambience Self Inflating Double Air Bed wont fully inflate or goes down slowly...

DRW — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:48:30 +0100

Q: Help, my airbed won't fully inflate and deflates slowly overnight, is it faulty?... A: Probably not, the Ambience self-inflating airbed is one of the best you can buy and is made from very high quality heavyweight materials. So far we have only ever had one faulty unit in three years of selling these so they are proven exceptionally reliable.

Best Crampons for Kayland Apex Trek

DRW — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:38:05 +0100

I have a pair of Apex Rock boots and need to get crampons to fit. Can you recommend any please?

The best harness for climbing Via Ferrata

DRW — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:40:38 +0100

We are heading to Corsica and the Dolomites can you please recommend what type of harness I should get – a sit harness or a full body harness as I have had conflicting advice ?

The Female Lite Speed is the latest Pertex windproof garment to achieve a top award, this time its with TGO and BEST BUY

DRW — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:52:32 +0100

The Female Lite Speed Jacket is one of the best if not the best ultralight wind and weather resistant jackets with a full zip and hood on the market and The Greeat Outdoors (TGO) magazine agrees.

Could a portable wind turbine help save lives in the mountains ?

DRW — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:38:00 +0100

The concept is straightforward enough - a portable electrical generator based on a small ultra efficient wind turbine which can be used to generate power enough to preserve life in the most threatening of environs. But would it actually work and be practical for mountaineering ?

Country Walking Magazine announces Montane Puma Jacket as 'Best Soft Shell Jacket'

DRW — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:16:38 +0100

The Montane Puma Jacket is one of the best selling soft shells available and for very good reason. Todays outdoors person demands much more from the mid-layer than a traditional fleece provides

Barigo Model 45 review in Trail magazine April 2008

DRW — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:22:35 +0100

Trail magazine picks five of the very best hill watches for the UK and rates the Barigo 45 multifunction altimeter / barometer / thermometer / compass / weather prediction wrist computer.

Montane Bionic Long Sleeve base layer review by Outdoor Enthusiast Magazine

DRW — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:07:51 +0100

The Bionic is a base layer as opposed to a T-shirt, it's Merino wool and knitted polyester yarn with flat seams give a comfortable shirt with excellent wicking properties.

Montane Litespeed Jacket reviewed by Trail Magazine

DRW — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:07:03 +0100

The lightest weather resistant jacket in the world; the hood and chest pocket make this a little more useful than simpler jackets.

Montane Featherlite Smock reviewed by Trail Magazine

DRW — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:06:17 +0100

The lightest wind shirt in the world , for the weight it's harder to find a product more useful when running.

Montane Female Dynamo Jacket wins Outdoor Enthusiast magazine Editors Choice award

DRW — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:04:49 +0100

It fits snugly so won't flap around and offers a long slim silhouette which is fairly feminine.

Montane QuickFire Review , Voted #1 in Country Walking Magazine

DRW — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:02:50 +0100

The Quickfire is the latest Montane garment to come out on top of the pile. Country Walking voted it 1st in their Waterproof up to £210 review.

Timex Adventuretech instructions in English

DRW — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:36:52 +0100

There seems to have been a spate of Timex watches delivered to the UK with instructions in every language other ...

Should I drill 13mm holes to accommodate m10 t nuts for my climbing wall; when I do, the holes seem too big?

DRW — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:26:57 +0100

You are correct, the offical size of hole for M10 T-nuts is 13mm diameter which leaves a small space around the shaft for ease of fitting, however for a climbing wall a 13mm hole may not be ideal because of the nature of the forces involved.

I want to build a traversing wall in my hallway at home, how many climbing holds will I need ?

DRW — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:45:32 +0100

Firstly you may need to get some expert advice about attaching climbing holds to your interior wall as it will depend on the wall construction as to which fixing technique to use for a proper secure fitting - screw fit, bolt on, expansion bolts and even resin glues are all posssible solutions.

What our customers say about us...

DRW — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:38:04 +0000

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

Selecting the best Versaclimber for you.

DRW — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:27:06 +0000

We often get asked what's the difference between a Versaclimber Home Model and a Versaclimber Club Sport or Refurbished Versaclimber machine, so here's the answer:

Via Ferrata in the UK Lake District

DRW — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:46:48 +0000

Via Ferrata is one of the fastest growing types of holidays for those wishing to experience the exposure of mountain climbing but without the technical skills or hundreds of pounds worth of equipment necessary for the traditional style of climbing steep rock.

Barigo 52 - Hot off the press

DRW — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:18:58 +0000

Barigo 52 Instructions (English) PDF 591KB

Montane Female Dynamo Jacket Wins Award

DRW — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:52:01 +0000

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!

I wanna ride my bike

DRW — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:43:27 +0000

"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.

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 ?

DRW — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:43:16 +0000

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.

Sandvik dont only make saws... Oh no! They make Jolly nice metal for Crampons too

DRW — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:49:03 +0000

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

Save 50% on BMC Joining fees Jan/Feb 2008

DRW — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:54:19 +0000

For full details of the BMC membership offer for new members see here: http://www.thebmc.co.uk/directdebit

The very best warm and lightweight winter mountain pants and jacket

DRW — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:40:50 +0000

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.

Do you want a sneak peek of the Montane 2008 catalogue ?

DRW — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:45:15 +0000

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 .)