Hiking, Scrambling, Mountaineering, and Climbing

Looks like still planned for today
https://twitter.com/SlowWaysUK/status/1385476424887308289

Cool, looking forward to using it next week when we are down in Cornwall

Went lightweight tarp mode last weekend after a hike in the comeraghs, southern Ireland.

, first time tarping and won't be the last! Although I think I'll bring a bivy bag next time, ended up using my drybag as a leg sleeping bag halfway through the night.

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Just had an email to say it's now live.

Nice will take a look

If anyone's interested, I have a pair of Scarpa shoes in size 6 (39) that need a new home. Bought last year for a back-up pair on a climbing trip that never happened, but I have too many pairs and these have gone unused... Still lots of life left in the toes. Looking for £40 - collection in Bristol or can post.

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So lovely

Has anybody got a recommendation for a pair of lightweight comfy trousers to wear in the evenings for pub trips etc?

Same question for shoes please. I quite like the look of something like the Vivobarefoot Ultra but I’d rather not splash out £90.

I like my Uniqlo linnen trousers, they're pretty light. Decathlon is good for cheap shoes. You can probably also find nice trousers there.

Vivobarefoot have a 2nd hand/restored site at https://www.revivo.com/
You might be able to pick up a pair cheaper from there.

Cheers - I wish more companies did that sort of thing. Sadly nothing in my size.

I think I’ll take a punt some Chinese branded eBay specials.

Thanks - Decathlon do some perfect shoes but sold out in all sizes. I’ll try them for trousers.

Decathlon hiking? I love my fjallraven zip off, but they're expensive. Great quality tho. I like zip offs for trips, for the geography teacher look.

the geography teacher look

Do you have leather patches on the knees?

I know the trousers get a good rep on this thread but has anyone tried the decathlon boots? Some of them look decent, quite light and leather free

I've got a pair of Quechua mountaineering boots from years back (12 years plus?) And they're great - still going strong.

Obviously for all that tells you about longevity, no idea if the current range are the same / same manufacturing standards...

Are they Quechua or Simond?

Quechua are their hiking and camping brand...

Can highly recommend the current Simond mountaineering boots. Outstanding value for money.

These ones.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mountaineering-boots-alpinism-bleu/_/R-p-15633

They were £99 a couple of years ago. Nuts that they've increased by 50%. Still amazing value, would be a bargain at £250 imho.

Quechua, but to be fair they're not fully rigid but enough for crampons so all purpose rather than technical mountaineering. Have had them up to 5,200 metres though

Edit: got height wrong and sounded like I was exaggerating to sound cool

I really wish I had some hybrids like that. 10mi approaches are no fun with rigid boots on. Have been eyeing up a pair of lightweight La Sportivas half crampon boots recently.

And then I remember it's unlikely I'll be back in the Alps while there's a pandemic on so whatever.

The Simond clothing is actually pretty stylish.

I picked myself up a few base and mid layers last night including some nice merino but Decathlon have got a serious stock shortage at the moment. I suppose that’s down to everyone staying at home for holidays and going camping.

Anyone rushing out to bag all the Ethels?

I've got a real soft spot for Thorpe Cloud. Its almost slap bang in the middle of one of my oldest friend's farm and I spent significant chunks of my childhood being mischievous in various forests that overlook it.

It used to feel like the highest mountain to me when I was a littlun.

Tell you what. Grough is full of trolls nowadays. Some of the comments on that article.

Yeah, yeah. NRTC...

Sad news.

Emma Roca Rodriguez died from cancer today, aged 47

She was a world cup ski mountaineer, sky runner, firefighter, lecturer in biochemistry and biomechanics, wife and mother of three.

A rare human being.