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EVEREST ESSAY 2019: Last Wednesday, 22nd May, I climbed Mt Everest for the 6th time, my first from the North /Tibet. My climbing partners were Mingma, Pasang and Roxanne Vogel : @roxymtngirl. We were alone on the mountain aside from the Chinese Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) rope-fixers, who reached the summit half an hour before us. They all high-fived us and all hugged us too on the way down, such a special, unique experience. Roxy made a VERY rapid ascent, summiting within 11 days of

Everest Essay 2019

Hydrophobic down In 2014 we worked with Nikwax to help develop the worlds first flourocarbon free hydrophobic down treatment. Down is naturally breathable, which makes it very comfortable to wear, but this comes with a drawback – it can absorb moisture.  This moisture can overload the fibres, or cause them to stick together, stripping the down of its insulative properties. To mitigate this effect we apply a water repellent “hydrophobic” treatment to the down.  This treatment significantly

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A quick Guide to Sleeping Bags A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will buy. They are often considered as an expensive purchase but it is not rare to know someone using a 20-30 years old sleeping bag. A good nights sleep can often make or break a trip, so expenditure in comfort is no bad thing. It’s important to understand that a sleeping bag does not warm you up – its job is to retain the heat that your body generates, preventing you from getting cold. In

The most important bit of gear to buy