It’s actually a bit staggering how many random piles of slate there are in the Lakes. We took a drive out and passed about 4 before deciding to get out and play on one. One pile linked onto another, and another, and about 15 minutes later we were…

When it comes to a warm but lightweight fleece, a grippy mesh trainer or a proper comfy tee, look no further than Columbia Sportswear. With over 80 years of experience making outdoor kit, they’ve become a top choice for anyone interest in fun mountain-based activities – like us,…

Every now and then, you’ve just got to climb something stupid. Remember a month ago when we took some of Salomon’s XT-6 trainers up a fell to see how they’d hold up? Well, they did great, but as Lake District dwellers, we weren’t quite satisfied with how hard…

Focusing on mountain sports, Salomon began in 1947, initially making ski bindings before jumping into their own skis and snowboards, alpine boots and trail shoes. Proper techy, they’re full of performance and their Sportstyle and LAB silhouettes look the business. We took a couple of Salomon’s XT-6 trainers…