August 15, 2019
August 14, 2019
In South Tyrol With Mountain Guide Michi
Off to Italy with a German phrase book? Well, it makes sense if you’re visiting the South Tyrol and, with place names in both Italian and German, you get double your money’s worth. We were told shortly after we arrived that ‘The British discovered the South Tyrol – and then forgot about it!’. In just a few days, we discovered just what a loss that oversight has been.
August 12, 2019
PrimaLoft Takes Aerogel Tech Outdoors
With the introduction of the Cross Core Series this Autumn/Winter season, PrimaLoft is pushing the boundaries of performance. Up to 80% post-recycle content has been used as PrimaLoft continues to its mission to be Relentlessly Responsible.
August 11, 2019
Around Loch Lomond And The Trossachs
For too long, I had sped past on my way north to the Highlands and Hebrides. Despite passing Arrochar and its Alps, the lure of the north held me in thrall. It was several years before I finally made it to the summit of the most spectacular peak Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler.
August 10, 2019
Icebug Offers Challenge And Co-operation
At the beginning of 2019, the Swedish company Icebug became the first climate positive outdoor footwear brand. Icebug has joined the UN’s Climate Neutral Now Pledge, meaning the company is committed to reduce CO2 emissions as much as possible and then offsetting emissions and over-compensating with 30%.
August 9, 2019
Urgent Govt Action Needed On Active Travel
An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has urged the UK Government to seriously commit to funding significant improvements in active travel, following the publication last month of a report on active travel by the Commons Transport Select Committee.
August 8, 2019
Zamberlan Extends Women’s Boot Range
For the first time in its 90 year history, Zamberlan’s 2019 launch of its Epic Women range saw footwear designed, conceived, tested and produced for the needs of the female fit, weight, energy, performance and aesthetics. The company stated, ‘It has been developed to honour the talent and legacy of courageous women who have changed the history of mountaineering.’
August 7, 2019
prAna Expands Fair Trade Programme
In 2010, prAna was the first North American apparel company to partner up with Fair Trade USA, a non-profit organisation that certifies goods manufactured in developing countries meeting specific standards in terms of wages, individual or community well-being and environmental impact. It then produced the Soul Tee by Fair Trade standards. Today, the brand has converted many of its factories to Fair Trade Certified.
August 6, 2019
