One of the highlights of our recent trip to Malcesine at the side of Lake Garda was a 45km mountain bike ride from the top of Mt.Baldo to Torbole at the North of the lake. Some of the route down was rather steep, narrow and strewn with large rocks – great fun! My Montane Featherlite Smock was […]
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Taken during my recent gear testing session in the French Alp’s resort of Tignes. There was plenty of snow and daytime temperatures were well below freezing, the ideal opportunity to try out Woolpower merino wool baselayers. My 200g turtleneck Woolpower top was all I needed under my ski jacket and it kept me warm and […]
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The North Yorkshire Moors was chosen to test the Montane range of clothing and as usual the weather didn’t let us down – it rained all the time, so perfect to try out their waterproofs! We camped for three days near Robin Hood’s Bay and did some coastal walking and we also took our mountain […]
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Lake District, Helvellyn was the objective for the day and it was a good test of the Paramo Viento Jacket as at lower levels it was mild and dry but the higher we got the weather closed in and heavy rain greeted our arrival at the summit. My Paramo jacket kept me dry and comfortable […]
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