 Do you need help finding a pair of boots, or advice on which walking poles are lightest? From the collective brain of the OFC, there will be a list of growing information here. Before going out and squandering some cash on an inferior pair of crampons or investing in a new day sack, ask for help from the OFC - you will get an answer! Look here or submit your questions via the Message Board.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
 The bespectacled sportsman and sportswoman, will only be too aware, of the added handicap when playing sports in the rain. A normal visor, cap, or hat does not provide adequate protection. However, AQUAVIS rain visor has proved to be highly effective in protecting your glasses from rain, from any direction. It also prevents your eyes from watering in windy weather. |
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Written by OFC Members
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
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 The discussion recently turned to the frequently mentioned problem of keeping your hyrdation system clean and grime free. Many of us now carry these onto the fells and enjoy the hassle free ability of sipping water without having to stop and unpack a bottle. This article was laced together using some OFC member responses and hopefully may prove helpful. If you have any other ideas then please get in touch. It starts with Jayne Hill's recent problem on Dodd which highlights the problem.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Monday, 14 January 2008 |
 With some of the best winter walking in years the mountains of the north are seeing many people in seek of some Alpine adventure. Sadly, along with adventure goes at least some danger. Often without thinking, people may set off even without a compass. In more extreme conditions, which have seen avalanche warnings for The Lake District this season, people may venture onto seemingly innocent hills without the correct winter gear or even experience of its use. Frances Lawrie, with a lifetime's experience of walking on Scotland's winter mountains, has responded to a request in order to put together an article on what she carries onto winter hills - we hope it proves useful! At this stage it contains less on technical gear but more on the basics. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Sunday, 07 October 2007 |
 I have always been a stickler for pieces of kit, but my latest purchase really is excellent. I've already used it on various jaunts and it will probably replace by mini Trangia when I'm down in the car park after a long day on the hills in order to make myself a refreshing brew. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 04 September 2007 |
 This is no short article describing how to teach your grandmother to suck eggs but a serious piece of advice to make sure your boots or other shoes stay firmly in place especially on those long days on the hills. Heed some of this advice and you might well finish that round of Kentmere with a little less flesh and skin stuck to your socks! |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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Unless you happen to be Harry H. Corbett, always carry gloves onto the fells. In the case of the latter celebrity you could always throw an impromptu puppet show at the summit!
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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My mother hates my dad wearing his flat cap. But as grass doesn't grow on a busy street (he's bald) some of us need just some upper protection from the elements. Even those of us with a thick covering of turf will need to protect our head from the harshest mountain weather.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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"What do you mean you've just spent £220 on that new jacket? Think what you're doing and don't wear flip-flops up Helvellyn again!" Quite seriously, your outer garments are possibly your most expensive purchase, but think what you're doing and prioritise the types of gear you can afford.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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Twenty years ago many of us would slip on a wool jumper knitted for us by our grandma. If you were unlucky when the arms wore thin your mother might stitch on two leather patches. Despite the stereotype, this geography teacher would like his gear to be a bit more up-to-date although he does own some very nice Icelandic knitwear!
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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Treat your legs to some mountain clothing. Most people spend a fortune on an expensive jacket and then forget they have a pair of pins sticking out from under that waistline draw cord!
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