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With the the clocks about to go back, The Mountaineering Council of Scotland have issued a timely reminder to climbers and walkers urging them to take simple steps now to keep themselves safe through the autumn and winter. Days are already getting shorter and will seem shorter still when the clocks go back an hour this weekend. “A head torch is a crucial bit of kit for these shorter days,” says mountain safety expert Heather Morning. “It can make the difference between getting home safely and spending the night out on the mountainside, lost or injured.” Heather, Mountain Safety Adviser for the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS), said: “Shorter daylight hours, dropping temperatures and the first dusting of snow on the hills are obvious indicators for hill walkers to think about extra kit in their rucksacks. “A head torch – with a spare battery – is crucial just in case your chosen route takes a wee bit longer than expected.  “It’s also well worth co...

The fifth issue of Marmot® For Life magazine is available to pick up FREE in our stores now. Highlighting the heritage and focus of the brand through the adventures of its European sponsored athletes, it features some inspiring names and locations you may not have heard of. More than just a glorified product catalogue the magazine, nevertheless, details the technology behind the clothing being used in the extreme environments visited. Marmot's mission is inspired by the alpinist spirit of adventure to search and achieve in a harsh world with products that are simple, appropriate, dependable and good looking and this is equally applied to the items we stock from their range that are suited to the qualities of the British climate and terrain. Marmot Life is written in German with corresponding English translations. There is only one part of it that's Lost in Translation, at least for me. If anyone can explain the significance of "DJ Mullet" on the partner advert ...

Get ready for Colder Weather! Insulated Clothing Sale in the Harrogate Store At Least 20% off. Montane, Rab,Sprayway,Haglof,Marmot.

Among 20 inspiring walks all over Scotland our local hills feature heavily in this autumn's issue of FREE hillwalking magazine Scottish Walks. Included are route descriptions for the walk over the hills to Innerleithen between Soonhope and Lee Pen; the round of Glensax and an ascent of Broad Law, the highest hill in the Borders. Pick up your free copy when you are next in the Peebles shop. 

Since we're actually having something resembling a proper summer this year, it's worth remembering that a windproof smock or jacket is a great addition to your summer outdoor kit, providing enough protection when the wind gets up on the tops without causing overheating and packing down into a bag barely larger than an apple. In our Harrogate store we've got some great deals on Montane windproofs, including the Women's Marathon was £45 now £29 ; the Featherlite smock was £40 now £27 ; the Velo was £65 now £39 and the Filament down from £60 to £39

We're CLOSED in Peebles on Saturday 22nd June for the annual Beltane Festival. Staff in our Harrogate branch will be available to take telephone enquiries Harrogate contact details

Under the stewardship of new editor Don Currie, Scotland Outdoor magazine has grown and the latest issue has more pages packed with inspirational ideas for enjoying the outdoors this summer with articles exploring Scotland from Ailsa Craig to Fair Isle and St Abbs to South Uist. Cover price remains the same at £3.80 Also available now is the Summer issue of FREE publication Scottish Walks with a range of route descriptions for walks all over Scotland. Pick up your copy next time you are in the Peebles branch