Latest news from the outdoors…
It hit me on Sunday, on walking down from Snowdon with sodden feet that it’s now time to dry out and store those summer boots and get the tougher and more waterproof autumn ones out. You know they’ll be a tad heavier than your summer boots, although all bets are off if you’ve got wet […]
New Autumn and Winter Boots From Mammut Read More »
Extremities® has drawn on decades of experience designing products for extreme conditions to develop its latest range of products for AW13. The high performance brand offers outdoor and sporting enthusiasts the ultimate in protection against the elements and has added 19 new styles to its collection of gloves, mitts, headwear, socks and gaiters. A sister
Extremities® Offer State-of-the-Art Protection with New Season Product Launch Read More »
How about a bit of kit that’ll power your gadgets all weekend long without resorting to unreliable solar power, loads of batteries or a heavy battery pack? New from Brunton is the award-winning Hydrogen Reactor™ – a highly technical device that’s a bit larger than a smartphone and combines hydrogen with oxygen to produce electricity
Brunton’s Hydrogen Reactor – portable power for outdoor enthusiasts Read More »
While there’s been talk recently of mountains that are already 609m high mountains, being slightly taller 609m mountains, It’s about time we got to the bottom of some real news. You see, we’re talking here about a couple of NEW 600m summits in Snowdonia, and with 50m reascent, they’re no mere bumps on the side
A New Mountain For Snowdonia? Read More »
You may, or may not, have noticed some major changes around here over the last few weeks. We’ve kept them discreet, and in line with the rest of the site and maybe not as obvious as we’d like so here’s a heads up. 1 – We now have a snazzy route search, as we found
Some Major Site Updates Read More »
We’ve just added a new feature that allows you to register to the site via Twitter, Facebook, Google and a number of other social networks. There’s a link to the right of the page which you can click on in order to register via your social network account. You may still have to provide an
You Can Now Register Via Social Networks Read More »
You’ve probably heard of Pinterest, nothing to do with beer unfortunately, but a way of sharing things you’ve found online. We’ve started sharing some stuff on there, so take a look – http://pinterest.com/mudandroutes/
We’re now on Pinterest Read More »
You want a pack for day to day use that can be used on the hill? Why not check out this new range of packs from Osprey. All-‐day, everyday, that’s the inspiration behind Osprey’s 24/Seven series of daypacks. This six-‐strong range of daypacks, with new colours for fall/winter 2012, combine technical design [derived from Osprey’s extensive current range of packs] with functional everyday features, designed to bridge the gap between the hill and the high street. Designed for the active user that would like their pack to work twice as hard and double-‐up for urban use without compromise, these packs feature a mix of essential outdoor features and
Osprey’s 24/Seven Series packs: Streetwise and outdoor savvy all-‐in-‐one Read More »
One of the challenges in alpine activities, as well as in everyday life, is avoiding overheating during intense activities and cooling down while resting. Mammut’s solution is to use the company’s expertise in its highly successful synthetic sleeping bag range to develop Ajungilak XTi Climate 2-phase technology specifically for clothing. This new technology found in
MAMMUT’S MARANGUAN AND MISUAN JACKETS: NEW INSULATING TECHNOLOGY Read More »
This year has apparently been a record year for mountain rescue call outs on Snowdon. In an article in the Guardian, Llanberis MRT reported over a hundred call outs this year. They surprisingly did not include the infamous pyjama clad stag party who made it up safely despite foul conditions. For more info – link
Wet summer takes toll on mountain rescue numbers Read More »
Whilst summer isn’t ordinarily the time to think of winter warmwear, 2012 might be the exception. This funky hooded jacket from The North Face is a sleek, hybrid, body-mapped soft shell that combines the warmth of a puffy, the moisture transport properties of fleece, and the protection of a soft shell. The body is made of new
First Look – The North Face Polar Hooded Jacket Read More »
It’s all well and good all this activity going on in London, sponsored by a corporations with tenuous links to fitness, but you might fancy a heads up for something a bit more Mud and Routes in nature? Like the Olympics, the Montane Lakeland 100 and 50 ultra races also get under way this weekend, and unlike
The Montane Lakeland 100/50 :The Real Olympic Games Read More »
Fancy winning a free trip for two people to the legendary The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®. The catch? You’ll need an iPhone and get ready to get some running done as this is no game of chance. Polartec® has teamed up with The North Face® to invite runners to take part in an exciting new
Polartec and The North Face team up for running challenge Read More »
Friday 11th–Sunday 13th May 2012 – sample Grower’s Cup at Escape Route Bike and Outdoor Shop in Pitlochry (www.escape-route.co.uk). Grower’s Cup is a durable lightweight bag filled with some of the world’s best coffee, specially sealed to retain freshness. Each bag of Grower’s Cup provides three cups of delicious, freshly ground, Fair Trade coffee. Rosker’s
Try Grower’s Cup for yourself at the Etape Caledonia Read More »
London based Aquapac International Ltd has scored a hat trick by receiving The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade – the UK’s highest accolade for business success – for the third time. Previous awards were The Queen’s Award for Exports and the The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation. Aquapac designs, manufactures and sells 100%
AQUAPAC WINS THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE – AGAIN! Read More »
If you think your long run on a Sunday morning is knackering, spare a thought for Arry B-W who’s going to be running around the entire perimeter of Wales. Arry will be setting off on a round trip of 1653Km (or 1027 in old money, hence the name) in March in order to raise money
Dragon Run 1027 – Running the Perimeter of Wales! Read More »
With Winter officially here and the clocks turned back to perpetual darkness for another five months, the only good thing we’ve got to look forward to is mountain biking on Snowdon and the possibility of loads of lovely snow. Before you get out there it might be worth watching the Snowdonia National Park’s video to brush
Diogelwch ar y Mynydd Amodau Gaeafaol- Mountain Safety – Winter Conditions Read More »
I honestly thought the report this lunchtime was a joke. But no. Not so… The one recently advertised on Ebay, and we’d put on here thinking the guy had learnt his mistake, realised he’d been a little daft and was trying to make amends. Now there’s no proof he’s driven it up this time, but
Groundhog Day… same 4×4 returns to Snowdon Summit Read More »
It seems that the famous, or rather infamous 4×4 recently driven up Snowdon is now on sale to the highest bidder on ebay! While my first thought was that he’s cashing in on the whole escapade, it turns out that he’s selling it to raise money for the Ogwen and Llanberis Mountain Rescue Teams, so
Fancy a Famous Four By Four? Read More »
Reality is stranger than fiction – from the BBC: An out-of-work vehicle recovery technician has been charged with dangerous driving after a 4×4 vehicle ended up near the summit of Snowdon. Initially Craig Williams, 39, from Gloucestershire, faced charges relating to driving on moorland or common land on 4 September. Note – “out-of-work vehicle recovery
Man who go 4×4 stuck on Snowdon was.. wait for it…. A Recovery truck driver… Read More »
Thanks the Met Office, at least now when I’m telling people it’s the crappiest summer in years, I’m not just guilty of moaning and complaining. It’s now official, if in my opinion, pretty obvious! Wetter than last year, but not 2007,08 or 09 apparently) and the coolest since 1993, with only three quarters the usual
Bloomin’ Obvious News of the Summer Read More »
The BMC and Harvey Maps have just announced the twelfth map in their series of wonderful Mountain Maps. The latest map, Torridon and Fisherfield covers such classics as An Teallach, Beinn Eighe and Liathach. These maps are in the rather unusual 1:40,000 scale, but one that bridges the gap between the usual 1:25k and 1:50k with the
Torridon Mountain Map Now Available Read More »
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