Buying your first ski boots can be difficult, especially when you're not sure how to expect a brand pair to feel. We asked our Ski Equipment Buyer, Steve, to offer some expert advice on what to expect and how to ensure they feel as they should...
From lighting a fire with a tampon to keeping yourself warm and cosy with your own urine, our staff share a few great – if a little unconventional – camping tips.
Llanberis is the climbing heart of Wales. The diverse range of climbing on offer makes it the perfect setting for our team training and to get to grips with the latest hardware
Tree runs, pillow lines, powder stashes. When it comes to heading Hors Piste, not all ski resorts are created equal, so we asked our expert staff of backcountry power hounds, ski tourers and seasonaires for their personal recommendations...
When hitting the trails in the depths of winter a few extra pieces of kit can make a massive difference. Our Aviemore manager is no stranger to running in the cold, and here he offers his top advice on clothing and equipment so you can get the most from your winter mileage.
Enchanting and exciting, there's no mistaking why winter is the favourite time to head to the hills for many of us, but behind the beauty of snow-capped hills and mountains lies a heightened risk and the greater potential for dangerous conditions. As the summits of UK's mountain areas are in the grip of winter, we thought we'd share some of our top winter hill walking tips.
Nigel Williams, Head of Training at Glenmore Lodge gives some of his top tips on how to pack light when hiking or backpacking, saving your precious energy for the trail!
Bike-packing or cycle touring is a fantastic way to see the world, allowing you to cover distance while immersing yourself in your surroundings. But aside from a bicycle (and strong pair of legs) a decent, lightweight tent or bivi is one of the most important pieces of gear to make your adventures in the saddle a success.
Cooking in the great outdoors is one of life's simple pleasures and going back-to-basics can be a rewarding experience. With just a few key items of kit and a little planning and preparation before heading into the hills you could be rustling up some tasty fodder in no time. Here are our top tips...
Martin Bell is the Manager of our Aviemore store and took up running a few years ago. Today he enjoys pushing himself to run faster and further and in June entered 'The Wall' to raise funds to fight Parkinson's. In this blog he gives his personal account of how he approached the gruelling 69 mile race.
Our staff were given an exclusive look behind the scenes at Norrona's unique HQ in Norway.
Ski writer Abigail Butcher joined our team for 3 days of our 2016/17 ski training on Hintertux Glacier - find out what she learned while she rode alongside our staff!
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