mountain life
Kate Tyler spends her leisure time climbing, fell walking, fell running and exploring disused Lake District mines. It makes her the ideal person to select the stock for our Mountain Life store.
Kate is an experienced outdoor enthusiast but she says it’s important to look at what different people are wearing when they’re out and about because Mountain Life serves a broad range of customers.
The shop caters for people who need a £70 Berghaus jacket to go dog walking through to serious mountaineers who want to spend £300 on a high-performing jacket by Haglöfs. Rheged’s ethos is reflected in the choice of clothing – for example Kate will only work with companies which use ethically sourced down.
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And here, she shares with us some of her favourite items from the shop.
These GORE-TEX lined Haglöfs Vertigo men’s shoes (£115) can be worn on the fells or around town. Also available for women (see picture 12).
Kahtoola microspikes (£46) fit to shoes to give excellent grip without the need for crampons.
The high-performance Haglöfs P3 Zenith women’s jacket (£275, also available for men) for serious climbing.
The Teko organic merino wool socks (£14.50) are suitable for a range of outdoor activities.
The sole on The North Face’s Abby leather fur-lined boots (£130) delivers plenty of traction.
Lightline down-filled women’s jacket with hood by Mountain Equipment (£160, also available for men).
This Tilley winter hat (£65) has flaps to cover the ears and a chin strap. The Buff merino wool neck warmer (£23) can be worn as a scarf or a balaclava.
To keep track of your dog in the dark or out on the fells, try the Ruffwear beacon (£15).
The Haglöfs Bivvy vest (£120, also available for men) is filled with super-light ethically sourced down.
Operate touchscreen GPS systems, iPhones or iPads without taking The North Face’s Etip gloves (£30) off.
Polartec Shroud fleece (£80) with a four-way stretch hood and stretchy side panels by Mountain Equipment.
