Long term product development and short lived ice

Just thought I would post a few pictures from last weekend. We are busy working on our Winter 2013 product line just now, and with the cold spell of weather forecast to end, it was a great opportunity to head out in search of some all-too rare Lakeland ice and also put a new GORE-TEX technology through its paces. You wont be hearing much about this for a while yet, suffice to say we are getting very excited about Winter 2013...its only 18 months away!

You can read more about this trip on the climberandrunner blog. Thanks to Dan and Alec for a good day out, and special thanks to Alec for being the only one with a working camera!

Whats so special about the Black & Blue Jacket? You'll have to wait.....

Climbing on Percys Passage III 4, The Old Man of Coniston, Lake District

For those of you who are interested, heres a breakdown of my winter clothing gear.

G2 Pants: essential winter legwear and easier to move around in than salopettes. I wear thermal leggings under these in cold conditions. Have climbed in very little else for the past 3 winter seasons.

LS Groundup Tee: A nice lightweight baselayer / tee.

Shroud Jacket: my favourite fleece. Light, versatile, close fitting and has a hood.

Compressor Vest: Sadly not currently in our range, but i never leave home in winter without it.

Fitzroy Jacket: Another winter essential. Belays, coffee stops, just feeling cold. Stays in the pack and goes on over everthing when needed.

Gloves: Super Alpine Gloves for the sharp-end and Randonnee gloves. A nice warm beanie and powerstretch balaclava as a spare completes the accessories.