Jack Wolfskin comes to CheapTents

We are delighted to announce that our shopping site CheapTents, will supply Jack Wolfskin the leading European outdoor brand from April 2012. This will see us initially offering Jack Wolfskin tents, building to stock a complete range of Jack Wolfskin clothing, footwear and rucksacks in time for our winter collection this year. Jack Wolfskin, is … Continue reading Jack Wolfskin comes to CheapTents →

Winter can now arrive! The North Face McMurdo has landed

Winter has finally arrived, with the belated arrival of The North Face McMurdo Down Insulated Waterproof Jacket, delayed by The North Face for a couple months it is now here, so bring on the cold weather! Update: We are not currently stocking The North Face McMurdo Parka. Our nearest equivalent from The North Face is … Continue reading Winter can now arrive! The North Face McMurdo has landed →

Harrogate Climbing Wall is Open

At last the waiting is over and the Harrogate Climbing Wall is now open. Get yourselves down here and get climbing.Harrogate Climbing Centre (HCC) offers both indoor climbing and bouldering, as well indoor and outdoor climbing courses and qualifications. On offer are taster courses for people new to climbing, beginners courses and courses for climbers … Continue reading Harrogate Climbing Wall is Open →

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team Teddies

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team have put together a very cute little video to promote the sale of "Mountain Rescue Teddies" as part of their fund raising efforts. The video which is posted on You Tube is embedded below. It shows the teddy mountain rescue team embark on a heroic mountain rescue typical of the type … Continue reading Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team Teddies →

UK Government to Microchip Walkers

The UK Government has today revealed plans to microchip walkers in a bid to cut down on the time it takes to return lost hikers to their families. The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith MP, told us that The number of walkers becoming disorientated and lost is on the increase. When they are found, many of … Continue reading UK Government to Microchip Walkers →

The Original Mountain Marathon: flood, gales and stranded runners…

Headlines over the weekend have been highlighting what has been some of the worst storms to face 'The Original Mountain marathon', causing it to be called off for the first time in it's 40 year history. The Original Mountain Marathon, near Keswisk, Cumbria Each year several hundred people take part in the Original Mountain Marathon, … Continue reading The Original Mountain Marathon: flood, gales and stranded runners… →

Outdoor Industry News: Summer Wrap-up

Here's a summary of the big news stories in the Outdoor Industry so far this Summer: The North Face The North Face sponsored ultra-marathon. Jez Bragg broke another record by winning The Devil o' the Highlands on the 9th August by knocking an astonishing 46 minutes off the existing record, finishing in 5 hours 22 … Continue reading Outdoor Industry News: Summer Wrap-up →