Tiso by Mark Wong

Autumn / winter 2010

Geared up New Perth Outdoor Experience store opens Winter climbing tips Focus on this season’s footwear and equipment The lowdown on Rab Our staff’s winter adventures Christmas gift guide

Geared up FOR YOU

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Contents

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The altitude may take your breath away. But so will the view.

Hillwalking

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Mountaineering

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Charlotte Dobson - Season Round Up What’s hot on clothing? Winter climbing tips from Stuart Johnston

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ocus on this season’s F footwear & equipment Spotlight on Tiso Buyers

The lowdown on Rab’s clothing Christmas gift ideas

Snowsports

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We now have 3 easy ways for you to buy your gear from Tiso: shop online at www.tiso.com Visit your nearest store for our full range order on 0141 552 6642 All prices are correct at time of printing and include VAT where applicable. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy we reserve the right to change specifications and prices without notice.

An attitude to adventure

Born out of the true spirit of adventure, the Mera Peak jacket from Berghaus dares to reach beyond convention and explore new territory. This highly technical performance jacket uses GORE-TEX® Performance Shell and has been designed for the experienced all year-round mountaineer who, whatever the weather or terrain, can be found on or off the beaten track.

“It’s just over four years since I committed to avoiding the security of a salary and taking on my biggest adventure dreams. It has been a busy start – around the world against the clock for a new World Record of 194 days 17 hours and then pedaling from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego whilst summiting Denali and Aconcagua en route (the highest peaks in North and South America). Living and training in Scotland, I am very grateful for the friendship and support from the TISO’s team over the years.

• Full mountain hood with an innovative foldaway system which packs down neatly when not in use. • Water resistant zip backed by a unique internal double storm flap.

EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE GORE-TEX® FABRICS

The deserts have been tough, the mountains tougher but I have learnt that the greatest uncertainty on expedition isn’t wild animals or the bitter cold, but the most unpredictable of elements: people. I must stress, the vast majority of people I have ever met are good and kind, and they form the heart of most great travels. I merely mention the unpredictable element of people to highlight the incredible dance of life that we are all a part of. Each one us has our own relationships and communities, motivations and insecurities, striving to justify existence. I have as many doubts as the next man and believe life’s happiness should not be dictated by your specific situation but how you decide to react to it. Your attitude is a personal choice – with that in mind dare to dream, dream to do and do not stop until the dream is real. ‘Bit cheesy Mark’ I may hear you say! Well, such a gut reaction is endemic in our society and is the greatest barrier to real enterprise. If you have the fire in your belly, whether for a weekend adventure or to take on the world, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise – ‘nuff said!”

• 2 layer GORE-TEX Performance Shell. Designed to provide breathable comfort and durable waterproof protection. ®

Mera Peak Jacket

BERGHAUS and are registered trade marks of Berghaus Limited. ©Berghaus Limited 2010. GORE TEX is a registered trade mark of W.L. Gore and Associates. GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY is a trade mark of W.L. Gore and Associates.

Meet the models

News & events

Jo Guest Age: 32 Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? Merino base layers – summer and winter.

2010 SEASON ROUNDUP:

A perfect day out for me is…? Adventuring outdoors to new places with good mates, great food and biking, skiing or surfing. My favourite piece of kit: My True down puffer jacket – it’s a life saver in winter (or at any time of year in Scotland and New Zealand), packs down really small to fit in my pack for mountain days. It’s also a great pillow to travel with and funky to wear in town.

Neil Mackay Age: 28 Lives: Lake District /Argentiere France. Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? My Van. A perfect day out for me is…? Any day that combines both skiing and climbing. My favourite piece of kit: My Dynastar Sultan 85 Skis.

Jen Slowey Age: 25 Lives: Upstate New York and Chamonix, France. Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? A Thermos filled with something hot! A perfect day out for me is…? Skiing, climbing, running, cycling, kayaking...doesn’t matter the activity, as long as there’s a friend along for the ride as well. Variety is the spice of life! My favourite piece of kit: My Rossignol S6 BC skis.

Jesper Bensten Age: 39 Lives: Vallorcine, France. Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? My 15 yr old backpack is still my favourite piece of kit and continues to help me out on my climbs. A perfect day out for me is…? Any day skiing or climbing. My favourite piece of kit: My Haglofs Soft Shell as it is hard enough for the mountains and sleek enough for the city.

Jim Lee Age: 31 Lives: between Chamonix and the UK. Chamonix from end of December until the end of May. Next winter will be my 16th season in Chamonix. I was 16 when I did my 1st season there. Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? My Buff. A perfect day out for me is…? Ski mountaineering in the Chamonix valley with my good friends and mountain biking in Scotland, the Lakes and Wales. My favourite piece of kit: My skis!

Fiona Gardner Age: 29 Lives: Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire. Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? It’s still my Rab down jacket as it keeps you warm through the colder winters in Scotland. A perfect day out for me is…? Climbing in Aberdour when the sun’s out. The sea crags there offer some brilliant climbing. My favourite piece of kit: It’s got be the Rab Neutrino red jacket. This jacket kept me warm in temperatures of -15 degrees. A great piece of kit!

• EUROPEAN SILVER • WORLD CUP SILVER • WORLD RANKED NO 3 • UK RANKED NO 1

Tiso look forward to upcoming lectures from cycling to mountaineering to photography, we’ve got something for everyone. Mark Beaumont – The Man Who Cycled the World To celebrate Tiso Glasgow Outdoor Experience’s 10th birthday, famous cyclist Mark Beaumont will be speaking about his cycling feats. 26th October: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Doug Scott – First on Everest For all the mountaineers out there we are delighted to host a couple of lectures from Doug Scott and friends who celebrate their Everest expeditions. 18th November: Edinburgh Assembly Hall 19th November: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Colin Prior – High Light Or if you’re into a bit of photography join us for an evening with famous landscape photographer Colin Prior: 23rd November: Tiso Edinburgh Outdoor Experience 24th November: Tiso Glasgow Outdoor Experience 29th November: Tiso Perth Outdoor Experience 30th November: Ramada Hotel, Inverness Lectures also in Belfast: Doug Scott – Life & Hard Times 29th November: Tollymore National Outdoor Centre Gavin Bate – Adventures on Mountains around the world 2nd November: Tollymore National Outdoor Centre For further details visit tiso.com/news/lectures

New Perth Outdoor Experience store Perth Outdoor Experience store opened on 1st October. This store signifies the next phase in the evolution of our Outdoor Experience concept. It is one of Britain’s largest interactive outdoor stores featuring a 30 foot indoor climbing wall, boot test area, virtual bike turbo trainer, 5 metre high kids soft play area and an extensive healthy eating cafe. The store also has an extensive range of men’s, women’s and kid’s clothing plus a Technical Zone mountaineering and climbing department. As footwear specialist we’ve also got a dedicated bootroom and footwear department staffed by our intensively trained Footwear Specialists. If you’re into cycling, Alpine Bikes will help you pick the products that are right for all your cycling needs. There’s also a dedicated Adventure Running department showcasing Innov8, Salomon, Adidas and Deuter. Whilst enjoying shopping you can also take pleasure in a coffee or a spot of lunch in the Fit Food Café. It’s a one stop shop where you can browse, try, test, climb and learn…all conveniently located in the heart of Perthshire.

Lives: winters in Chamonix and the rest of year lives a nomadic life. Most useful bit of outdoor kit I own? My Passport.

My favourite piece of kit: My lightweight Rab down jacket and my zoom lens.

The outcome goals for this year were to medal at grade 1 World cup events and to finish top 5 at the European or World Championships. Silver medals at both the Europeans and the Hyeres World cup event achieved my goals and as an added bonus pushed my world ranking up to no 3rd (August 2010).

2010 lectures

Nick Yates ( The photographer) Age: 43

A perfect day out for me is…? Some powder skiing in the morning, golf after lunch which is usually followed by a couple cheeky ones with my buddies in the Rusticana Bar in Argentiere France. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Charlotte Dobson, Tiso sponsored sailor

Lives: Scottish born, lives in Wanaka, New Zealand.

BUYER’S CHOICE

Our Buyers have carefully picked a great range of outdoor clothing for this coming winter to enable you to make the most out of the outdoors. Look out for our Buyer’s Choices in this brochure.

The real grunt work for the year was done in Weymouth throughout the winter months. The aim was to use my strength and conditioning programme to get up to fighting weight and to take advantage of the stronger winds in the winter to get some good hiking miles into my legs to improve my stamina. Despite the best efforts of mother-nature and the snow I think we achieved this pretty well. In January and February we disappeared across the Atlantic to Florida to experience some lighter winds and to compete in three training regattas. The focus for the regattas was starting towards the ends of the line. The trip was successful in that by the third regatta I was becoming confident at starting at the ends of the line. However it was also a frustrating trip as many times my starts were poor which put me on the back foot for the rest of the race. It was a good lesson in seeing the big picture and “putting the ego aside” to make the necessary progress towards my process goals. The Hyeres World cup event was a really important regatta in my programme as I had earmarked it as a practice peak for the summer. I went into the regatta as though it was the Worlds or Euros so I could see where any weaknesses were, that I could address them before the key events in the summer. I was so pleased after disappointing performances in my process regattas in America that I started extremely well at the port end which eventually led to a Silver medal after winning the medal race. High on the confidence from Hyeres I went into the Europeans in Estonia guns blazing. I started really well at both ends of the line, which allowed me to sail a really consistent regatta never dropping out of the top 3 all week. After a very nerve wracking final day I went away with another silver medal, the first major championship medal in Olympic sailing I’ve ever won! After the Euros I relocated back to Scotland as our World Championships were being held in Largs. This Worlds felt different to ones in the past as it was on ‘home waters’ (although when I did Scottish squads in Largs as a kid, I think I viewed wind shifts, current and topography just as baffling factors really!). Unfortunately Largs didn’t deliver very cooperative weather and only 6 Easterly races were sailed from a scheduled 12. I didn’t manage to perform on the first day, which meant I was chasing for the rest of the regatta, with only 6 races I just hadn’t given myself enough time to catch up. Although it was hugely frustrating to have preformed poorly it was an invaluable lesson in that you have to hit the first day of the regatta at full strength. The final regatta of the season was the Sail for Gold regatta in Weymouth. This provided an invaluable opportunity of racing an international fleet in the Olympic venue. Our team decided to run the regatta as a dress rehearsal for the Games and therefore selected an Olympic team within the team. I was really pleased to be part of that group and see first hand how the Olympic team works. It was real eye-opener to experience the extent of detailed preparations from the more experienced sailors, something that I hope to emulate this winter. Despite feeling good in the run up I struggled again to get in tune on the first day and put myself under a lot of pressure for the remainder of the regatta. I didn’t really feel I managed to play to my strengths and finished disappointingly. Although the result wasn’t what I wanted I have come away from the regatta having learnt an enormous amount and with clear objectives for the winter. After a long season I am really looking forward to having some time to reflect over the summer regattas and make a plan and some goals for next year. Next year the selection process really heats up and therefore the priority has to be on consistency over all the world cup events and a good performance at the Pre-Olympics is absolutely key. I am so excited to take on my weaknesses and turn them into strengths – the Olympics is in 744 days, so the pressure is on! Thank you Tiso for your ongoing support.

Mountain Skills Training and Paddle Sports Courses with Tiso For all lovers of the hills we will be running our popular Mountain Skills courses from December 2010 through to October 2011. From winter mountaineering to summer scrambling there’s lots on offer for all outdoor enthusiasts. New this year is our ski mountaineering course designed for those keen to learn skills for offpiste travel. If you missed our Paddle Sport courses last year we are running the courses again this year. From introductory courses to canoeing from Skyak Adventures to introductory courses to sea kayaking from Beyond Adventures we cover all paddle sports with the best instructors in the UK. For further details visit tiso.com/news/clinics

Free Berghaus Gift Voucher Berghaus and Tiso have teamed up to give you a little something this winter. Treat yourself by buying a Berghaus product in October and we will give you a free gift voucher to spend in November! You only need to spend £50 on Berghaus products to get a £10 gift voucher. The even better news is that the more you spend, the more gift voucher you will get! This offer is running throughout the month of October but you can only redeem your voucher in November (instore only) so think of it as an early Christmas present for you or someone you love!

Hillwalking

Geared up for the hills Get geared up this season with our extensive range of outdoor clothing and equipment from top brands; perfect whether you are out for a stroll on a crisp winter’s morning or taking in the views from 3000ft. The following pages are just a taste of what’s instore this winter.

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1 | The North Face | Women’s Evolution Triclimate Jacket | £160

The Evolution Triclimate jacket is as versatile as they come! Completely waterproof, breathable outer constructed using HyVent® coupled with a fleece inner jacket for warmth. The fleece also makes a great jacket on its own, when it’s only dry and cold! Colour: moonlight ivory or black Size: XS to XL 2 | The North Face | Genesis Jacket | £70

A great winter jacket which combines effective insulation with the distinction of being made from 80% recycled material. This 100% polyester jacket is made from Polartec® 200 Thermal Pro™ and is water repellent. Ideal if you’re looking for a warm mid layer. Colour: black (m) and fissure green (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to XL (w) 3 | The North Face | Resolve Jacket | £80

This ever popular lightweight, waterproof jacket is a good budget piece. Made with HyVent® waterproofing technology, this jacket will keep you dry when the weather turns nasty. Colour: bordeaux red or black (w) and insane blue or black (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and S to XXXL (m) 4 | The North Face | Upland Jacket | £110

The Upland Jacket is both waterproof and breathable and is an ideal piece for use in the most challenging of conditions. The multi-layer and seam-sealed HyVent® fabric protects the membrane from abrasion whilst also managing moisture, channelling unwanted dampness away from the body while keeping it out on the other side. Colour: moonlight ivory or fissure green (w) and asphalt grey & new taupe green (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and S to XXL (m)

5 | The North Face | Women’s Insulated Trekker Pant | £65

The Insulated trekker pant has lightweight nylon stretch fabric to allow freedom of movement, with taffeta lining for fleece insulation. Ideal for those cold days on the hill. Available in short and regular leg. Colour: weimaraner brown Size: regular 8-16 and short 8-14 6 | The North Face | Women’s Cable Fish Hat | £20

This 50% wool, 40% acrylic, 10% alpaca blend beanie will keep your head toasty on or off the mountain and the interior microfleece ear band lining is its hidden secret. Colour: fissure green Size: one size 7 | The North Face | Women’s Sutherland Jacket | £170

This is a classic Performance Shell for all seasons. A women’s specific cut, it features an advanced and waterproof Gore-Tex® fabric to keep you totally dry in the heaviest of downpours and warm when the cold sets in. It also has zip-in compatibility allowing you to integrate it with other North Face layers. Colour: fissure green Size: XS to XL 8 | The North Face | Venture ½ Zip Pant | £60

This waterproof over trouser is a must have piece if you are a keen hill walker. It is a high quality light-weight waterproof over trouser which is constructed from HyVent™ DT waterproof fabric to keep you dry and comfortable whilst tackling the hills. Colour: black(m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and S to XL (w)

9 | The North Face | Men’s Momentum Jacket | £60

When you need both protection against the elements and the ability to move about with freedom, this jacket delivers the goods. Sleekly designed in a performance fit, it insulates against cool to cold weather on its own and also works well in a layering system. This is an ideal piece for aerobic activity. Colour: celestial blue/asphalt grey Size: S to XL 10 | The North Face | Men’s Apex Trekking Pant | £99

This lightweight and breathable softshell pant is engineered to help you stay cool, dry and comfortable during adventures in tough conditions… Whether hiking, climbing or skiing, this pant won’t let you down. Colour: black Size: short 30 to 36, regular 30 to 38 and long 32 to 38

12 | The North Face | Glacier ¼ zip Fleece Top | £35

A lightweight, soft, quick drying and warm microfleece smock using The North Face’s own TKA™ 100 fleece. It is perfect as a mid layer under a winter jacket or on its own over a tee for great warmth and style. Colour: The North Face red or black (m) and border red or black (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to XL (w) 13 | The North Face | Men’s Khyber ¼ zip Fleece Top | £40

Soft, warm and stylish, this fleece is a perfect layer for cool or mild weather excursions. It is both soft to the touch and thermally efficient, and together with a deep front zip neck leaves you warm and comfortable inside. Colour: asphalt grey-black or celestial blue-deep water blue Size: S to XXL

11 | The North Face | Apex Bionic Jacket | £99

Made from Apex Universal Weather block and with a high loft fleece backing, the Apex Bionic jacket is highly water and wind resistant, whilst maintaining breathability. It is ideal for winter sports or for days where the rain is less enduring. Colour: black (m) and fissure green (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and S to L (w)

shop online at www.tiso.com Visit your nearest store for our full range or order on 0141 552 6642

Hillwalking

1 | Jack Wolfskin | Men’s Granite Jacket | £150

This 3 in 1 jacket has a Gore-Tex® fabric for the outer shell making the jacket fully weatherproof but also incorporates woven-in rip stop threads, which provide extremely high tear strength and abrasion resistance. The inner jacket is nicely light and supple. Colour: granite Size: S to XXL 2 | Jack Wolfskin | Topaz jacket | £140

This jacket is made from a soft and robust fabric, Texapore Smoothlight 2L, which is nice and supple to touch yet fully rucksack compatible, weatherproof and very breathable. Colour: crush berry or ivory (w) and black (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and S to XXL (m) 3 | Jack Wolfskin | Men’s Oakwood Jacket | £70

A comfortable fleece pullover. The lamb’s wool style structure of the inside provides very good insulation and wear comfort. The smoother outer surface is pill resistant and hard wearing. Colour: black Size: S to XXL 4 | Jack Wolfskin | Women’s Iceguard Coat | £115

A long, warm coat for those cold winter days. This coat is knee length, with quilted interlining for effective winter insulation. Colour: black Size: XS to XL

1 | Craghoppers | Men’s Kiwi 3 in 1 Jacket | £99

This jacket is a classic thanks to its waterproof design and zip out fleece. It combines the protection of a waterproof on the outside with the comfort of a fleece on the inside. Colour: blue rock Size: S to XXL 2 | Craghoppers | Women’s Madigan 3 in 1 Jacket | £99

A great value 3 in 1 winter waterproof jacket. It also has a cosy fleece inside keeping you warm at the same time as protecting you from the wetter weather. Colour: dark saddle Size: 10 to 18 3 | Craghoppers | Women’s Anuun Shirt | £30

This long sleeved shirt is made from 100% seersucker cotton. Seersucker cotton fibres bunch together in places giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance. This feature causes the fabric to be mostly held away from the skin when worn, making it light and airy to wear on its own or under a jacket. Colour: teal check Size: 8 to 18 4 | Craghoppers | Women’s Winter Pika Trousers | £50

A good pair of winter walking trousers with a fleece lining to keep you warm when you are out on the hill. Made with a contemporary fit that’s cut lower on the waist and straighter in the leg which makes them feel great for everyday use. But their invisible SmartDry Nano finish shrugs off showers and stains when you put them to work in the great outdoors. Colour: platinum Size: 8 to 18 5 | Craghoppers | Men’s Henbury Shirt | £30

A long sleeve shirt which will keep you warm for winter with a soft cotton feel. An easy care and quick drying shirt, featuring a zipped security pocket. Colour: grey check Size: S to XXL 6 | Craghoppers | Men’s Kiwi Winter Lined Trousers | £50

A great versatile winter walking trouser with the added draw of a cosy fleece lining designed to keep legs from feeling winter’s bitter chill. Colour: black Size: 30 to 42

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1 | Berghaus | Tech Tee Short Sleeve Tee | £25

This Tech Tee is a lightweight, multi-activity base layer, that is perfect for high output activities. Designed to wick away any excess body moisture, this base layer is fast drying, and has odour protection, keeping you fresher for longer. Colour: blue eclipse (m) and jet black (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 18 (w) 2 | Berghaus | Women’s Glissade IA Jacket | £160

A waterproof jacket made from 2 Layer Gore-Tex® Performance Shell retains all the key features needed for a day on the hill including a roll away hood with stiffened peak and volume adjuster. Colour: eclipse and amethyst Size: 8 to 18 3 | Berghaus | Men’s Cornice IA Jacket | £160

For complete weather protection this waterproof and highly breathable, 2 layer Gore-Tex® jacket is perfect for low level walking. Colour: cranberry-thunder or eclipse-ash Size: S to XXXL 4 | Berghaus | Ortler Pant | £70

shop online at www.tiso.com Visit your nearest store for our full range or order on 0141 552 6642

Walk and trek with ease with these durable and comfortable three-season walking trousers. They’ll stand up to the rigours of most walks and offer great abrasion resistance, while freedom of movement and a great fit are ensured with the four-way stretch yarn. Colour: black (w&m) Size: short 8 to 16, regular 8 to 18 (w) and short 32 to 38, 30 to 42 regular and long 32 to 38 (m)

5 | Berghaus | Blencathra IA Jacket | £99

The Blencathra is a great waterproof Jacket. Whether you’re out for a stroll or taking on a challenge, this jacket offers comfort, warmth and great breathability. Waterproofed using Berghaus’s own AQ™2 fabric technology, this jacket is a tried and tested firm favourite. Colour: red (m) and purple berry – amethyst (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 18 (w) 6 | Berghaus | Trail 2L Pant | £99

A 2 layer Gore-Tex® performance shell pant, with upper leg ventilation and articulated knees for freedom of movement. Colour: jet black (m&w) Size: short, regular and long S to XXL (m) and short and regular 8 to 16 (w) 7 | Berghaus | Women’s Scafell Jacket | £140

A mid length jacket using Berghaus own AQ™2 waterproof fabric technology with fully taped seams. This contemporary design utilises the latest water resistant zippers and trims. Including pit zips for ventilation when required. Colour: delia robia blue-dazzle blue Size: 8 to 18

8 | Berghaus | Blencathra 3 in 1 Jacket | £140

This classically styled 3 in 1 jacket combines a waterproof shell with a fleece inner that can either be used separately or in combination to create a warm, waterproof jacket. The longer length is great for offering extra protection and there are plenty of pockets for all your hill walking needs. Colour: deep berry/java (w) and black or limoges eclipse (m) Size: 8 to 18 (w) and S to XXL (m) 9 | Berghaus | Spectrum II IA Fleece | £45

This fleece jacket is a classic style mid weight fleece with high warmth to weight ratio, and a smooth, durable pill-resistant finish. Warm and comfortable to wear, and ideal for general use. Colour: black (w&m) and eclipse (m) Size: 8 to 20 (w), S to XXXL (eclipse) and XS to XXXL (black)(m)

11 | Berghaus | Spectrum Glove | £12

The Spectrum gloves are made from AWL200 fleece with high warmth to weight ratio. The fleece also retains warmth when wet. Colour: black (m&w) Size: XS to XL (m&w) 12 | Berghaus | Spectrum Hat | £12

The Berghaus Spectrum hat is constructed from Berghaus AWL 200 fleece fabric; designed to keep you warm all winter long! Soft against your skin and very warm, these make great gifts. Colour: black (m&w) Size: S/M and L/XL (m&w)

10 | Berghaus | Women’s Spectrum Micro Fleece | £35

This fleece features a double fabric collar, a zipped chest pocket, is quick drying and the cuffs are Lycra® bound for optimising comfort. This is a warm piece that is ideal for walking, outdoor use or can be used as part of a layering system. Colour: grape-amethyst or pale stone Size: 8 to 18

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4 | Haglofs | Men’s Rugged Mountain Pant | £125

2 | Haglofs | Juniper Top | £50

5 | Haglofs | Juniper Q Hood Fleece | £85

A microfleece with simplicity and functionality foremost as can be seen by the features packed into this top. Ideal for high-end activities in the mountains but equally suitable for wearing when it’s cold in the town, this top will be warm and comfortable whatever you’re doing. Colour: meso blue/abyss blue (m) and off white/ivory (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to XL (w) 3 | Haglofs | Reptile II Hoody | £150

This is a high performance minimalist design hoody for all-round serious use. It has excellent breathability and stretch thanks to the perforated membrane, Polartec® Power Shield® softshell fabric. This can be used as an outer or mid layer product due to the micro fleece grid backer with improved thermal capacity. Colour: abyss blue (m) and black (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to XL (w)

shop online at www.tiso.com Visit your nearest store for our full range or order on 0141 552 6642

1 | Haglofs | Women’s Glade Q Jacket | £199

A new highly technical and full featured jacket made from durable recycled fabric. It’s waterproof and highly breathable to handle diverse weather conditions. Colour: arctic blue (w) and Glade jacket - sunset (m) Size: XS to L (w) and Glade jacket S to XL (m)

An extremely durable canvas pant, designed to cope well with abrasion and extreme use. Made from a mixture of heavy weight Climatic® material and FlexAble® fibre, these trousers offer durability with stretch qualities. Colour: bracken-black Size: short S to XL and regular S to XXL A lightweight and extremely soft and comfortable microfleece with great thermal insulation and excellent breathability. Colour: deep red/mellow red (w) and Juniper Hood Fleece - charcoal/black (m) Size: S to XL (w) and Juniper Hood Fleece S to XXL (m) 6 | Haglofs | Mid Fjell Q Pant | £75

A midweight and highly durable plain weave fabric pant with a peached face for a more comfortable hand and cotton like touch. Made to keep the wind out and also quick to dry. Colour: bracken (w) and Mid Fjell Pant - charcoal (m) Size: regular 34 to 42 (w) and short S to XL and regular S to XXL (m)

1 | Montane | Men’s Evolution Jacket | £240

A high quality jacket designed for fast moving outdoor activities where supreme breathability and low weight are the key criteria in a waterproof jacket. Combining two different eVent® waterproof fabrics to trim unnecessary weight and featuring a helmet hood, mesh ventilated pockets and an exposed, water-resistant main zip. It is clearly a fully functional piece of kit. Colour: alpine red Size: S to XL 2 | Montane | Men’s Venture Trousers | £120

These eVent® waterproof trousers are light weight, highly breathable and with their reinforced knees, seat and inner ankles are super durable. With 3/4 length two-way water resistant side zips making them easy to pull on over your boots, these trousers are the ideal choice for fast moving mountaineers, backpackers or climbers. Colour: black Size: S to XL 3 | Montane | Women’s Atomic DT Jacket | £120

Both ultra-lightweight and fully waterproof, this jacket combines 2 Entrant® DT fabrics to provide the ideal garment for long active days. It packs down incredibly small while still having a fully adjustable mountain hood with wired peak and 2 mesh ventilated hand-warmer pockets. Colour: vivid green Size: 8 to 16 4 | Montane | Terra Pant | £70

A lightweight, hard-wearing, weather resistant and highly breathable trouser, suitable for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Colour: graphite or graphite black (m) and black (w) Size: S to XL (m) and 8 to 16 (w)

5 | Montane | North Star Jacket | £180

A goose down jacket with a water-resistant shell designed for extreme winter conditions. It features an adjustable hood with wired peak, an intelligent system of mini baffles to ensure even warmth and a greater fill weight than any other Montane down jacket. Colour: moroccan blue (m) and berry black (w) Size: S to XL (m) and 8 to 16 (w)

6 | Montane | Women’s Vixen Fleece | £85

An exceptionally warm high mountain fleece made from Polartec® Thermal Pro® High Void fabric in a women’s specific active cut, with a slight drop tail to keep the chill out on cooler days. Colour: berry Size: 8 to 16 7 | Montane | Featherlite Marathon Jacket | £45

Whether running on city streets or mountainous fells, this jacket delivers high breathability and weather protection in a pack size which is small and light. This is the perfect windproof endurance trail jacket. Colour: burnt orange graphite (m) and azure steel (w) Size: S to XL (m) and 8 to 16 (w)

“ I’d go for the Montane Atomic DT jacket if you’re looking for a waterproof that is extremely lightweight and which packs down small to fit into your rucsac when you’re out on the hill.” Fiona Gardner

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04 1 | Rab | Powerstretch Zip Top | £50

A fast wicking and quick drying Polartec® Power Stretch® top designed as a mid layer or warm base layer. Colour: beluga or black (m) and crush (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w) 2 | Rab | Vapour Rise Trail Jacket | £110

This jacket makes the fantastic performance of the Vapour-Rise system available to those walkers and mountaineers who prefer the flexibility of a full length zip. The jacket excels for year round mountain walking, with fully protective features and a balance of wind proofing, warmth and breathability. Colour: blue (m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w)

“ The Vapour Rise Trail jacket is great choice for winter walking. It offers great insulation and also protects from wind and rain whilst being highly breathable.” Neil Mackay

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3 | Rab | Women’s Jet Jacket | £150

A lightweight eVent® fabric jacket, that is a great all rounder, suitable for hill walking, climbing and casual wear. The eVent® fabric ensures that you stay dry, while still maintaining breathability and freedom of movement. Colour: fjord Size: 8 to 16 4 | Rab | Treklite Pant | £60

A good value hardwearing softshell trouser offering good protection from the elements for mountain walking and climbing. Colour: beluga (m&w) Size: S to XL (m) and 8 to 16 (w)

5 | Rab | Shadow Hoody Jacket | £120

An extremely versatile stretch fleece that combines warmth, breathability and durability for an optimum level of performance. Great for wearing alone or layering, the tapered cut fits comfortably under a harness and the hood sits snugly under a helmet. Colour: slate (m) and amethyst (w) Size: S to XL (m) and 10 to 16 (w) 6 | Rab | Vapour-Rise Trail Pant | £65

Possibly the most sensible and adaptable pair of winter mountain walking trousers you can buy, these pants have also been used to great effect ski touring, mountaineering and cold weather climbing. These pants are a perfect winter chill beater, minimising the number of times you will require a shell yet also avoiding overheating when you work hard. Colour: black (m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w) 7 | Rab | Men’s Vapour-Rise Pull On Jacket | £99

This winter Pull On can be worn next to the skin as a single active layer, or over a base layer as an effective winter jacket. By balancing wind resistance, warmth and breathability this top creates a comfortable working environment through a wide range of temperatures and activities. Colour: red Size: S to XXL

8 | Rab | Women’s Microlight Jacket | £140

An ultra lightweight down hooded jacket. This is an excellent layering piece which can be used for a range of activities from Alpine climbing to backpacking to casual use. If you want the warmest and lightest mid layer available, this jacket is for you. Colour: rose or black Size: 8 to 16 9 | Rab | Men’s Microlight Jacket | £140

11 | Rab | Arete Jacket | £120

The Arete down Jacket is a great value for money insulation piece that has all the necessary comforts and is perfect for general mountain use. Colour: black (m) and mermaid (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w) 12 | Rab | Latok Jacket | £275

This is a full-on, no-nonsense Scottish winter mountaineering jacket. Use of 3 layer eVent® fabric ensures unsurpassed breathability and comfort, combined with continuous durable performance. Specialist design features offer full storm protection even in the most extreme conditions. Colour: cardinal (m) and turquoise (w) Size: S to XL (m) and 10 to 14 (w)

10 | Rab | Men’s Generator Pull On | £99

A lightweight insulated smock with Primaloft® fill. It’s easy to pack into your rucsac for when the temperatures drop or you need something to keep you warm when you stop for lunch. Colour: beluga Size: S to XL

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Sarah’S Inside Buyer Tips Written by Sarah McKie What is the most exciting brand for Autumn/winter 2010/11? Rab have a fantastic collection for AW10 with great design and colours in both their down and waterproof range. I’m really pleased to see a British brand going from strength to strength and our range depth reflects this for AW10.

What new products are there for Autumn/Winter 2010/11? The most exciting new technology for AW10 is the arrival of Omni-Heat from Columbia. It is a brand new fabric that helps to regulate your body temperature by reflecting and retaining the warmth your body generates while dissipating moisture and excess heat at the same time to keep you comfortable. There is a bit of buzz about this and I’m quite excited to see how customers react. What are the prominent colours for Autumn/Winter 2010/11? AW10 is all about bold, bright colours for both men and women. The predominant colour coming through for women are shades of purple and deep reds while blue and red are always popular for men.

What item is on your wish list? My wish list seems to grow larger every year but I think this year I will definitely be buying one of the new Icebreaker woollen coats, probably the Paramount Hood, and a Montane North Star down jacket. I have also fallen in love with the Rab Latok Alpine waterproof jacket. Have we added any New brands to our range for this Autumn/Winter 2010/11? We will be running Mammut clothing in 3 of our key stores (Rose Street, Glasgow Outdoor Experience and Perth Outdoor Experience) which I am really excited about as it is great kit with a true technical story to it.

Stuart’s Winter climbing tips Written by Stuart Johnston Stuart is an author, the Training Officer for the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland and an active Member of Tayside Mountain Rescue.

1 | Páramo | Women’s Challenger Pull On | £65

A multi-functional top that can either be worn by itself as a base layer, or as part of a layering system. Designed for women, by women, this Pull On is reversible, offering two tops for the price of one. Colour: thistle Size: S to XL 2 | Páramo | Men’s Torres Gilet | £80

This new lightweight gilet is a wear anywhere, do anything garment. It can be used for over layering over a waterproof garment or worn directly over a base layer. Either way it will deliver fast core insulation when needed for the body’s torso. Colour: black Size: S to XL

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3 | Páramo | Men’s Velez Smock | £185

A smock uses the renowned Páramo twin-zip design. Providing effective ventilation and temperature control during high-energy outdoor activities and provides full directional waterproof performance for your preferred sport. Colour: cobalt Size: S to XL

Qualifications: MIC (Mountaineering Instructors Certificate) and WEMT (Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician)

4 | Páramo | Women’s Velez Adventure Smock | £195

This smock will guarantee protection in all weather conditions with a fixed roll-away hood, as requested by competition and race entrants. It’s ideal for multi- activity use. Colour: reef blue (m) and foxglove (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and S to XL (w) 5 | Páramo | Women’s Cascada Trouser | £115

A good hill walking trouser that provides the solution to an age-old problem by removing the need for regular stops to pull on or pull off a waterproof shell. The trousers, with their unique leg ventilation and articulation provide complete comfort and full waterproof protection for a wide variety of outdoor pursuits. Colour: dark grey Size: XS to XL

6 | Páramo | Alta II Jacket | £230

A classic waterproof jacket with a longer body which is an ideal choice for all hill walkers looking to maintain an ideal comfort level without taking ‘layers’ on or off. It offers maximum freedom of movement and increased comfort in the shoulder and arm area provided by the articulated shoulders and sleeves. Colour: fire dark grey (m) and lavender-cobalt (w) Size: S to XL (m) and S to XL (w) 7 | Páramo | Men’s Cascada Trouser | £115

• When leading a steep snow apron with no rock or ice feature appropriate for placing protection, then use a (deadman anchor), a flat metal plate with a 2m wire attached. Place the plate at the correct angle, clip a karabiner to the wire end and clip your rope. • In winter a pitch leader should always secure his ice tools either to the anchor or a safe position within reach of the stance • It is important to have a ledge well prepared at the stance for the leader and second to stand on, but a sufficient size to allow the rope to be flaked onto • When leading a long and complicated route always use runners regardless of pitch leader confidence. Runners allow the second to follow easily and protects the leader from falling • When two climbers are moving together sharing the same rope, climbing protection should be considered or natural rock should be used. If not it’s always best to stop and pitch the section • When abseiling always join two ropes together using a double overhand knot (avoid using a single overhand knot) • It is worth from the very beginning learning the correct way to use climbing axes. When buying an axe, it’s important how it feels in your hand. • Remember to always carry a pair of spare winter gloves – it’s all too easy to lose one or two on a route • Always use a double rope system for multi-pitch winter routes. • For ice routes use lighter ropes / twin line system – 8.2mm 50 or 60m ice line ropes. When falling on to ice screws, the thinner ropes stretch further which eases the peak force on to the ice surrounding the ice screw. This reduces the chance of your ice screw failing.

Focus on this season’s footwear and equipment

Getting it right can be a difficult thing – our expert staff can guide you to find the right footwear and the right associated products that will work well together to get you out on the hills – and more importantly get you safely back. Nothing can beat trying out all the products first in the store before heading out onto the mountain. The boots, crampons and axes must all fit correctly and feel comfortable so that you can enjoy your winter climbing adventures!

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Low level winter safety Whether you are tackling the pavements of Glasgow or Inverness in an icy winter blast or trying to dig your car out of a drift this winter’s must have bit of safety kit is the new range of anti-slip products from Black Toe – these winter essentials are so small and packable they can be left in the cars glove compartment or in a rucksack pocket and pulled out when needed.

1 | Blacktoe | Ice Claw | £10

2 | Blacktoe | Snow Grabber | £15

Steel ice claws designed to bite into compacted snow, ice and great for climbing up muddy river banks. A Velcro type strap provides quick securing and easy removal of the grips.

Walk with confidence in winter! Gain extra traction on snow and ice with these slip on ice grips. The special non slip studs offer excellent traction on ice and snow. Two spikes on the heel plus four on the front provide fantastic grip. They are easy to put on and remove, just place your foot into the toe-box and stretch them back over the heel.

Blacktoe products will provide security on an icy path but please note are not suitable as crampon replacements If you wish to use crampons you will need to move up to the Asolo Alpinist or Kayland Apex or Cliff boot.

Winter mountaineering safety Ensuring that you have the right crampons to fit your boots for your chosen activity whether its winter walking or ice climbing is essential as it may prevent a serious accident or injury. Here is a selection of crampons we stock detailing their suitability according to activity. Our expert staff are on hand instore to advise and help fit the your crampon to the boot.

1 | The North Face | Jannu | £140

2 | Brasher | Kanaga | £155

3 | Mammut | Cliff | £160

4 | Kayland | Apex Trek | £185

A good quality leather boot that is ideal for 3 season use. This model is not quite stiff enough to recommend for crampons but would fit the Blacktoe Ice Claw or Snow Grabber if you venture on to icy paths. Colour: brown (m&w) Size: 7 to 12 (m) and 4 to 9 (w)

This new model from Brasher is a really comfortable and well made fairly stiff boot. It is designed to cope with more demanding tasks than the standard Brasher Hillmaster and is a first-class 3 season boot. Colour: brown (m&w) Size: 7 to 12 (m) and 4 to 8 (w)

An excellent value boot suitable for Scottish winter conditions offering a low profile sole which in turn gives a better crampon fit and contact, it is Gore-Tex® lined. Stiff enough to be comfortable with a walking crampon. This boot takes a 10 point crampon for winter walking. Colour: anthracite (m&w) Size: 7 to 13 (m) and 4 to 9 (w)

This unisex boot has been a popular boot for us. The Apex is a great winter walking boot that is both supportive and lightweight with many superb features that make it a stunning looking modern piece of footwear. Colour: red Size: 4 to 13 (m)

For the perfect combination to partner this boot the Climbing Technology crampon 10 point and the new mountaineering Alpin Tour axe is probably the best value winter combination on the market today.

These boots are suitable for use with any of the Climbing Technology crampons, Grivel Monta Rosa or Grivel G10. A good axe to match this product would be the Tiso walking axe.

1 | Climbing Technology | 10 point | £69

2 | Grivel | Monta Rosa | £80

The Classic 10 point crampon is great value walking crampon at a reasonable price point made from quality tempered steel for durability.

Monta Rosa New Classic by Grivel is a lightweight C1 rated 10 point crampon that is suitable for winter walking. The inner flexi-bar gives a degree of movement and flexibility, making the Monta Rosa easy to walk in for a first pair of crampons.

3 | Climbing Technology | Nuptse 12 Point Semi Auto | £85

The Climbing Technology Nuptse Semi-Automatic is a 12 point crampon suitable for low to mid grade snow and ice routes.

4 | Black Diamond | Serac Clip | £109

The Serac Clip crampons are made from lightweight stainless steel which has great durability and is less likely to rust after getting wet. This is the Clip version which is for boots without a front welt, and comes with antiballing plates.

5 | Grivel | G10 | £110

5 | Asolo | Alpinist | £190

6 | Scarpa | Jorasses Pro GTX | £299

7 | Scarpa | Mont Blanc | £350

8 | Scarpa | The new Phantom Guide | £399

This is a modern twist on the old 4 season leather boot – it’s tough, looks good and is ideal for winter walking and mountaineering in Scotland. Colour: black-silver (m&w) Size: 7 to 12 (m&w)

A stunning boot from Scarpa for winter mountaineering. This new models bridge the gap between mountain walking / mountaineering and Alpine use. The last is improved from the Frenney with a better heel grip and slightly straighter profile to the boot giving a better climbing performance. Colour: orange (m) and blue (w) Size: 41 to 47 (m) and 38 to 41 (w)

A stunning new model from Scarpa, these boots are incredibly light for a full mountain boot and amazingly comfortable. These will suit a variety of crampons depending upon your climbing ambitions. Colour: orange (m), green (w) Size: 41 to 47 (m) and 38 to 40(w)

Scarpa have built a superb top end technical piece of footwear with a built in gaiter that will both keep you warm and allow very technical climbing in extreme situations. These boots would suit a range of crampons. Colour: orange (m&w) Size: 42 to 46 (m&w)

Perfect partners would be – The Climbing Technology Nuptse semi auto Crampon, the Black Diamond Serac Clip or the Grivel G12 crampon. The ideal walking axe to go with this combination would be the Tiso/Grivel walking axe – this axe has a nice thick pick that does the job of ice axe self arresting [if you fall] more effectively than thinner budget axes.

1 | Climbing Technology | Alpin Tour Axe | £59

2 | Tiso | Walking Axe | £60

3 | Black Diamond | Raven Pro Ice Axe | £90

4 | Petzl/Charlet | Sum Tec Ice Axe | £130

The Climbing Technology Alpin Tour is a classic full strength ice axe for mountaineering. It has a hardened steel pick with a light alloy handle and non-slip grip that won’t get trashed by your crampons. The axe is T rated so suitable for belaying.

The Tiso Walking Axe is a non-technical walking axe for winter walking. Available in different lengths for a comfortable fit for people of all heights.

Black Diamond is proud to present the Raven Pro Axe, a lightweight mountaineering axe. Constructed with an aluminium shaft and a stainless steel head and spike, the Raven Pro comes in a range of sizes making it a versatile walking axe and is great for those looking for lightweight gear.

The Petzl Charlet Sum’Tec ice axe is part of a new breed of walking axes which utilise the curved shaft found in technical mountaineering axes to create a more versatile tool. The Sum’Tec axe is lightweight and has an adjustable hand rest for increased comfort.

6 | Black Diamond | Sabre Tooth Pro | £119

The Sabretooth Pro Crampons have been revamped for this year, now made from stainless steel they are lighter weight and more durable than previous versions. The Sabretooth step-in crampons give great grip on snow or alpine ice while their low profile also provides excellent stability.

7 | Grivel | G12 | £135

The Grivel G12 New Classic Anti Ball Crampon is a classic 12-point crampon designed for general mountaineering, alpinism, mixed ice and rock climbing, and moderate waterfall routes. The four points that are perpendicular to the crampon rails prevent shearing in soft snow and improve security while descending (facing outward). The crampons are fully adjustable by hand, without tools and one size fits all. The G12 is easily folded for transportation and is delivered with the Antibott included.

Perfect partners – any crampomatic style crampon e.g. – Grivel G14 Crampomatic or the Black Diamond Cyborg Clip or Sabre tooth pro. As for ice tools to match, it just depends on what you intend to climb – the new Petzl/Charlet range will cover most needs.

Please call your local store before travelling to check stock availability.

A light-weight, universal crampon. The Grivel G10 new classic anti ball is designed to meet the classical demands of general winter walking. The crampons are fully adjustable by hand, without tools and one size fits all. G10 folds easily for transportation and is delivered with the Antibott included.

9 | Black Diamond | Cyborg Clip | £149

The Black Diamond Cyborg is a high-end ice and mixed climbing crampon with a lightweight stainless steel design. Optimized for steep waterfall ice, mixed climbing or hard mountain routes, the Cyborg’s semi-rigid design offers maximum control for precise climbing.

Boot control. Extreme safety. Extreme comfort. Tested by a team of professional mountain guides on the granite cliffs of the Furka pass. Find out for yourself the benefits of the new Mammut footwear. www.mammut.ch

8 | Grivel | G14 Crampomatic | £170

G14 crampons combine the technical performance of forged, vertical frontpoints with the low profile, collapsible frame of the G-12 to make an altogether fresh, modular, and customizable crampon suited to many climbing disciplines. The front points are simple to configure on the G14, allowing the user to build mono or dual point crampons and replace worn points easily. The low profile of the crampon frame places the climber’s foot closer to rock or ice and wont clog up with snow as the G14 is supplied with Anti-Balling plates.

Pick up a free copy of our winter skills courses instore or visit tiso.com for further details

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Geared up for the Mountains We’re always looking to push boundaries whether it’s our store design, customer service or new technologies and innovations in the gear we sell. We hope you agree that this exciting showcase of our more technical winter clothing from top brands including Haglofs, Rab, Mountain Equipment, Marmot and much more help you push your own boundaries.

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“ Haglofs Spitz jacket is my top pick from this season. If you’re into hardcore climbing and need a hardshell waterproof then this is jacket you need.”

Jesper Bensten

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1 | Haglofs | Men’s Couloir Jacket | £425

This jacket is a fully-featured, technical winter jacket made from the excellent Gore-Tex® Stretch Softshell fabric giving you a soft and comfortable fit. The jacket’s hood, sides and sleeves have a supple flannel lining to reduce bulk and ensure full freedom of movement. Colour: verdigris oxide green Size: M to XL 2 | Haglofs | Men’s Barrier Jacket | £90

A lightweight and well insulated jacket for all year round outdoor use. The Thermolite® Micro fabric performs in all but the wettest conditions and packs down well. Colour:black Size: S to XXL 3 | Haglofs | Men’s Atom Bib Pant | £325

These 3-layer Gore-Tex® Pro Shell, heavy duty mountaineering or snowsports pants is robust, very durable and offer great comfort and mobility. Colour: black Size: M to XL 4 | Haglofs | Men’s Spitz Jacket | £350

This Gore-Tex® 3- layer Pro Shell jacket is made of a lightweight mini ripstop fabric with great abrasion and tear resistance. Both water and windproof it provides excellent breathability and comfort in cooler climes. Colour: orange-sunset Size: M to XL

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5 | Haglofs | Riot II Q Jacket | £299

9 | Haglofs | Men’s Jaw Jacket | £275

6 | Haglofs | Women’s Edge Q Pant | £250

10 | Haglofs | Men’s Suta Trouser | £250

7 | Haglofs | Men’s Barrier Pullover | £80

11 | Haglofs | Barrier Q Jacket | £120

A highly technical and full featured jacket in Gore-Tex® 2-layer Performance Shell, it has proved itself to be fully waterproof and highly breathable and can handle the most diverse weather conditions. Colour: deep red-mellow red (w) and men’s Riot jacket - black Size: S to L (w) and M to XL (m)

A durable 2-layer Gore-Tex® performance shell pant for all round mountain use. These trousers are waterproof and breathable to handle diverse weather conditions. They also have slanted hip to knee side zippers for increased ventilation when required. Colour: mellow red Size: S to L A multi-purpose lightweight, warm smock which packs down well. It’s performance fabric makes it highly breathable which lets moisture escape to keep your body dry and comfortable and it is also wind and water resistant keeping you warm and drier for longer. Colour: verdigris Size: XS to XL 8 | Haglofs | Men’s Barrier II Pant | £90

A versatile winter trouser which is lightweight and well insulated allowing you to enjoy your climb. This pant uses Thermolite Micro insulation which is one of the warmest synthetic insulations available compared to others with the same thickness. Colour: black Size: S to XXL

A highly technical softshell jacket aimed primarily at those who spend a lot of time on the slopes indulging in a wide range of snow-sports. The Windstopper materials used are highly wind and water resistant whilst maintaining excellent breathability and durability. Colour: meso blue – abyss blue Size: M to XL This windstopper softshell trouser is suited for winter related activities, with its highly durable stretch woven face fabric providing excellent abrasion resistance and its mixed weight backers enhancing warmth and providing less bulk. Colour: black Size: M to XL A simple and functional synthetic jacket. It is lightweight and packs small, yet provides lots of warmth and protection against the rain and wind – ideal for belay stances and lunch stops. Colour: deep red or black (w) and Barrier jacket - abyss blue (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and S to XL (m) 12 | Haglofs | Men’s Barrier Vest | £70

A well insulated and lightweight gilet providing excellent wind protection. This is a great layering piece to carry in your rucsac on all year round trips. Colour: black Size: S to XXL 13 | Haglofs | Men’s Wigo II Top | £85

This is a midweight zip up Polartec® Power Stretch fleece top with 4 way stretch fabric, which has good thermal properties. It can be worn on its own or as a mid layer. Colour: black Size: S to XL

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1 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Atom LT Hoody | £180

This trim hybrid mountaineering jacket protects against extreme weather and also gives comfort with its Polartec® Powerstretch fabric. This piece is an active insulation layer, providing vital core warmth with freedom to move and breathability. Colour: deep dusk Size: S to XL

2 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Venta SV Jacket | £250

The Venta SV jacket is ideal for cold, windy, Alpine environments, delivering the highest level of protection. Constructed with three distinctly different Windstopper textiles to enhance comfort and performance characteristics, this alternative to a hardshell blocks wind while providing increased breathability for active use on frigid days. Colour: big sky Size: M to XL 3 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Bird Head Beanie | £20

Super Fine 50/50 Merino Wool/acrylic blend beanie with a soft, thermal fleece underbanding, and six dart construction. Colour: blaze-volcano or blackbird Size: one size

4 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Theta SV Jacket | £399

The Theta SV jacket is a tough and longer length jacket made from Gore-Tex® pro shell. Built for the harshest conditions, this thigh-length backcountry fortress has a drop back hem with full seat coverage and a helmet compatible storm hood. Colour: deep dusk Size: M to L

5 | Arc’teryx | Sigma AR Glove | £120

These waterproof Gore-Tex® gloves with two layers of primaloft insulation and 1 layer of Polartec® fleece keeps hands warm, while a snow shedding softshell outer breathes during activity. Colour: black Size: M to XL 6 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Beta AR Jacket | £330

The Beta AR Gore- Tex® jacket provides the backcountry minimalist with durable storm protection in a lightweight and packable format. This hip length Gore-Tex® pro shell jacket reduces layering overlap and bulk, comes with a helmet compatible drop hood offering quick storm protection, and reinforced shoulders and elbows to survive alpine abuse. Colour: blaze Size: M to XL 7 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Theta SV Bib Pant | £340

These high waisted Gore-Tex® Pro Shell 3 layer winter trousers are designed to survive challenging alpine ascents and descents, these robust bibs do it all. Made with breathable Gore-Tex® Pro Shell fabric, these pants stay dry in any weather conditions. Colour: black Size: M to XL

9 | Arc’teryx | Tau AR Glove | £50

12 | Arc’teryx | Women’s Atom LT Jacket | £150

10 | Arc’teryx | Women’s Beta AR Jacket | £330

13 | Arc’teryx | Sigma AR Mitt | £110

These wind-resistant fleece gloves are ideal when working hard on approaches, and breathable enough to use under a shell system. Colour: black Size: S to XL The Beta AR Gore-Tex® jacket provides the backcountry minimalist with durable storm protection in a lightweight and packable format. This hip length Gore-Tex® pro shell jacket reduces layering overlap and bulk, comes with a helmet compatible drop hood offering quick storm protection, and reinforced shoulders and elbows to survive alpine abuse. Colour: bondi blue Size: S to L

An insulated, mid layer jacket with a wind and moisture resistant outer shell; Ideal as a layering piece for cold weather activities. Colour: magenta Size: XS to XL These waterproof Gore-Tex® mitts with two layers of Primaloft insulation and 1 layer of Polartec® fleece keeps hands warm, while a snow shedding softshell outer breathes during activity. Colour: black Size: M to XL

11 | Arc’teryx | Women’s Atom LT Hoody | £180

8 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Cam SV Glove | £80

The rugged Cam SV glove is made with Burly double weave, a weather resistant and breathable outer shell and features a full wrap of supple Lezanova leather on the fingers and palm. An internal layer of Polartec® Thermal Pro insulates and wicks moisture, aggressive articulation provides exceptional digital dexterity. Colour: rawhide Size: S to XL

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1 | Marmot | Men’s Spire Jacket | £250

This 3-layer Gore-Tex® Performance Shell has exclusive features like the laminated wire rim gale force hood, and laser drilled pocket backing for enhanced breathability, the Spire jacket is the perfect go-to shell for intense outings. Colour: cilantro/fatigue Size: M to XL

X-mas Dinner in the snow!

2 | Marmot | Men’s Tamarack 3 in 1 Jacket | £220

This jacket offers lightweight, 2-layer protection that keeps you comfy and warm in rough conditions. Zip in compatibility allows you to easily zip in another layer when the weather catches you by surprise. Colour: eclipse pea Size: S to XL

Albaron Jacket Men Lightweight and technical 3-layer GORE-TEX® top jacket for female mountaineers, suitable for a wide range of applications.

I always spend my X-mas camping and it’s always far more chilled out (in all senses of the word!) than a ‘normal’ one in the house. No worries about keeping the relatives happy for a whole day or keeping the carols down for the neighbours upstairs. (I do always sneak some tinsel and battery-operated fairy lights into the tent though, got to keep some traditional touches!)

Last year I decided that my culinary challenge of the year was going to be cooking a ‘traditional’ X-mas dinner while away, instead of the normal ‘pasta n sauce’! Although as the date grew closer the temperature dropped ever further and the snow got deeper. Hmm, was I being a bit over-ambitious maybe? Nah! Primus Omni fuel stove £135 Vango Cook kit £17

03 Firstly; Location, location! Tent pitched not far from Bridge of Orchy with clear blue skies and two feet of snow around it, heavenly. With some careful ingredient selection and a little planning the meal was a grand success. The concept of cooking a full turkey on a camping stove was quite daunting for a first attempt, so we had compromised and prepared stuffed turkey breasts wrapped in bacon to be simmered in individual foil parcels. “That was SIMMER, not boil dry!” said my boyfriend as I tried to sneakily create a sauna in our tent to get some extra heat. In my defence it was really quite chilly, I had already frozen one bottle solid by leaving it sitting at the edge of the tent. Mental note; keep everything off the ground! A real mini X-mas pudding with (mostly un-frozen) brandy butter was devoured in a matter of seconds (‘it would have got cold’ we claimed as we tried to excuse our speed-eating afterwards). Mulled wine was a bit more of an adventure as the pan tried to take a nosedive off the stove at a crucial moment! ‘No, no! I’ve got it… Argh, it’s hot! Oops…(hold breath)…that’s it.’ Phew, only spilled a half cup. Can’t have it all go smoothly can you? In retrospect this was a most ridiculous treat and involved a bit of extra work, but sitting looking up at the stars on a perfect X-mas evening celebrating a successful ‘traditional’ (well, almost…) X-mas Dinner, why would you want to be anywhere else?

Mava Jacket Women 2-layer GORE-TEX® jacket, specially designed for trekking tours. Special water barriers for the zips make this jacket extremely waterresistant.

3 | Marmot | Men’s Ama Dablam Jacket | £170

From climbing cold mountain tops to backpacking along cool valley floors, the jacket’s 800 fill power goose down keeps heat in, providing you with maximum comfort. Colour: gargoyle Size: S to XL 4 | Marmot | Men’s Kingpin Jacket | £190

Thanks to the Polartec® Wind Bloc® membrane laminated directly to a lightweight, stretchable fabric, this M1 series softshell completely blocks wind while still allowing moisture vapour and perspiration to pass through. Colour: black Size: S to XL 5 | Marmot | Glade Glove | £35

Total control in every situation

Tough, stretchy, weather-resistant gloves that are ideal for high-end mixed climbing where tactility is key or for biking or cross-country skiing. Colour: dark purple (w) and black (m) Size: XS to L (w) and S to XL (m)

Mammut’s new products: the right equipment – and safe control on every terrain.

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SPIRE JackEt

03 5 | Marmot | Women’s Spire Jacket | £250

This 3-layer Gore-Tex® Performance Shell has exclusive features like the laminated wire rim gale force hood, and laser drilled pocket backing for enhanced breathability making the Spire jacket the perfect waterproof shell for intense outings. Colour: ultra-violet/dark-violet Size: S to L

Constructed from a super durable 70 denier Gore-tex® Performance Shell and incorporating our full Alpinist feature set, it’s used in Glenmore Lodge’s kit room: Possibly the toughest test a jacket can get. We reckon if it’s tough enough to survive climbing in the Cairngorms, it’s tough enough for anything you can throw at it!

2 | Marmot | Women’s Minimalist Jacket | £160

6 | Marmot | Scree Pant | £75

check it out this winter at selected tiso stores.

With this jacket, you get two indispensable outerwear layers that are literally made for each other. The Marmot MemBrain® shell is excellent protection against water and wind, while the velvety 200 weight fleece liner keeps you snug and warm. Colour: dark purple and black Size: S to XL (dark purple) and XS to XL (black) Rainwear for the dedicated outdoors person, this jacket is a lightweight waterproof shell, while Gore’s inimitable Paclite® gives it guaranteed reliability. Colour: black Size: XS to XL 3 | Marmot | Altitude Jacket | £110

the established classic in the Marmot waterproof collection.

1 | Marmot | Women’s Cosset 3 in 1 Jacket | £170

A softshell jacket that offers a great balance between weather resistance, breathability and thermal protection. Making it an excellent choice for a wide range of aerobic activities in moderate conditions. Colour: forest (m) and green olive (w) Size: S to XL (m&w) 4 | Marmot | Women’s Moraine Glove | £35

Cut and sized specifically for women, this is an amazing value waterproof, breathable and all-around glove. Colour: black Size: S to L

A lightweight, versatile softshell pant that excels for everything from spring ski tours to summer Alpine climbs. Colour: black (m&w) Size: and S to XL(m) and XS to XL (w)

MOISTURE VAPOR ESCAPES RAIN AND WIND STAY OUT OUTER MATERIAL GORE-TEX® MEMbRANE LINING

GORE-tEX® Performance Shell Designed to provide breathable comfort and durably waterproof and windproof protection, Gore-tex® Performance Shells are ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities.

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Mountaineering

BUYER’S CHOICE

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1 | Mountain Equipment | Men’s Fitzroy Jacket | £160

This mountaineering jacket is well insulated, lightand very durable, leaving you almost unaffected by wind, rain and snow for cold winter climbing. Colour: citron moss Size: S to XL

2 | Mountain Equipment | Men’s Cirrus Pant | £99

These pants are designed to be a super warm mid layer pant for expeditions and those working in really cold and wet conditions. They can also be used on their own in less extreme conditions. Colour: storm Size: S to L

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04 3 | Mountain Equipment | Men’s Kongur Jacket | £290

This jacket is made from the latest Pro Shell fabric from Gore-Tex®. Perfect for the worst conditions imaginable, tough, and totally weatherproof in the worst Cairngorm storm and at home on any serious mountaineering trip. Colour: true red Size: S to XXL

7 | Mountain Equipment | Men’s Branded Beanie | £15

Simple, warm and light knitted beanie made from 70% wool / 30% acrylic with an internal microfleece headband for added warmth and comfort. Colour: black or molten red Size: one size

4 | Mountain Equipment | Morpheus Jacket | £220

ABOVE & BEYOND SINCE 1961

Stu McAleese fulfilling a life-long dream of climbing the rarely formed Central Icefall Direct (VI), Craig y Rhaeadr, Llanberis Pass, North Wales. As one of the Mountain Equipment team of Pro Partners, a fully qualified International Mountain Guide and a Plas y Brenin Instructor, Stu McAleese puts our gear to the test on a daily basis, from year-round climbing in North Wales to arctic big wall epics on Baffin Island. Ray Wood

An ideal mountain walking and climbing jacket made from light Gore-Tex® fabrics making it one of the lightest weatherproof jackets for mountaineering. Colour: citron moss (w) and black (m) Size: S to XL (w) and S to XL (m) 5 | Mountain Equipment | Men’s Touchstone Jacket | £99

A hooded technical mid-weight fleece with stretch for improved mobility. Low in weight and quick to dry, this fleece is tailored towards the needs of cold weather mountain sports. Colour: orion blue Size: S to XL 6 | Mountain Equipment | Guide Glove | £40

This fully waterproof glove packs a real punch for general mountain and ski work. Even in difficult cold and damp conditions its fibre pile / fleece combo lining will slide effortlessly on and off and keep you warm when most other gloves are a soggy mess. Colour: storm-black (m&w) Size: S to XL (m) and XS to L (w)

Mountaineering

1 | Rab | Women’s Ascent Jacket | £160

A winter climbing jacket made from strong Pertex® Endurance 50 denier shell fabric making the jacket ultra strong. It is also well insulated with 650+ goose down for enjoying extreme winter climbs. Colour: blackcurrant Size: 8 to 16

2 | Rab | Women’s Latok Alpine Pant | £150

Waterproof overtrousers which are made for the mountains and the cut is ideal for winter expeditions. The ¾ length water resistant side zips enable you to step into them while wearing boots and the articulated knees won’t bind with underlayers on high step ups. Colour: black Size: 8 to 14

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1 | Mountain Equipment | Women’s Cho Oyo Jacket | £250

The jacket that is not just a woman’s fit but is specifically designed to the requirements of female climbers. The insulation is maximised in the correct areas, and the pockets are ergonomically correct when used with climbing gear and packs. Colour: black Size: 10 to 14

Protective enough for autumn storms and spring showers yet light enough to be carried on those unpredictable summer days. Designed as a lightweight but full spec mountain walking and climbing jacket, the simple construction and new hard wearing, but light Gore-Tex®fabrics make it one of the lightest jackets in its class. Colour: black or cranberry Size: 8 to 16

Superbly designed technical fleece jacket for climbing and mountaineering. It uses a combination of Polartec® fabrics to maximise warmth and comfort. Having a hood on a microfleece really does add to it’s versatility. Colour: cranberry (w) and storm black (m) Size: 8 to 16(w) and S to XL (m)

5 | Mountain Equipment | Women’s Chamois Pant | £80

3 | Mountain Equipment | G2 Alpine Glove | £35

BUYER’S CHOICE

2 | Mountain Equipment | Shroud Fleece Jacket | £80

4 | Mountain Equipment | Women’s Seraph Jacket | £220

A lightwieght softshell glove that is ideal when some insulation is required but dexterity cannot be sacrificed. Well suited to continental ice-fall climbing, dry-tooling and the rigours of summer Alpine routes on mixed terrain. Colour: black (m&w) Size: S to XL (m) and XS to L (w)

These are lightweight, flexible stretch softshell pants. The fit and features mean they are a great choice for summer mountaineering and hiking. Colour: black Size: 8 to 16 6 | Mountain Equipment | Classic Lightline Jacket | £160

The perfect down jacket for the constantly changing winter weather conditions. Highly water resistant to keep you dry and warm in everything short of a downpour. Colour: cranberry (w) and cobalt (m) Size: 8 to 16 (w) and S to XL (m)

3 | Rab | Men’s Summit Jacket | £220

This jacket filled with 650 fill powder down for warmth is ideal for cold weather mountaineering, hanging out at base camp in bad weather and for use throughout the year for cold days at the crag. The detachable hood adds to the jacket’s versatility allowing you to reduce weight or opt for full protection. Colour: red Size: S to XL 4 | Rab | Men’s Latok Alpine Pant | £150

6 | Rab | Men’s Infinity jacket | £199

A new ultra lightweight down jacket which has been developed for alpine climbing and mountain walking, made from Pertex Quantum GL (Gossamer light) fabric containing 210 grammes of 850+ US fill power down. Colour: juicy Size: M to XL 7 | Rab | Men’s Photon Belay Jacket | £170

This jacket is designed to provide instant warmth on belays and at all rest stops in cold weather. Filled with Primaloft® Sport and with a water resistant Pertex® Endurance outer this jacket can be stuffed down easily into your pack when out on the hill or when climbing between stances. Colour: electric blue Size: S to XL

5 | Rab | Men’s Photon Hoody Jacket | £110

A perfect as an insulated layering piece. Filled with Primaloft® Sport providing maximum warmth for minimum weight and small pack size it is ideal for cold winter walks, alpine climbs, backpacking or multi-pitch rock climbing. Colour: black Size: S to XXL

shop online at www.tiso.com

Visit your nearest store for our full range or order on 0141 552 6642

Mountaineering

Tell us a bit about rab... Nikki Skinner, Marketing Manager, Rab

02 1 | Rab | Women’s Generator Vest | £75

4 | Rab | Latok Alpine Jacket | £199

2 | Rab | Neutrino Endurance Jacket | £220

5 | Rab | Men’s Baltoro Guide Jacket | £160

3 | Rab | Latok Alpine Pant | £150

6 | Rab | Men’s Fusion Pant | £125

This Generator Vest is perfect as an insulated layering piece for backpacking, climbing and mountaineering. With minimal weight and pack size it is ideal for use at rest stops, belays and overnight camps. Primaloft® One is the most water resistant and compressible of synthetic fills. Colour: black Size: 8 to 16 An extremely warm down jacket that filled with 96% pure white goose down. The Pertex® Endurance outer helps to protect against the elements, and helps to keep your down dry, warm and lofted. Colour: beluga (m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w) Waterproof overtrousers which are made for the mountains and the cut is ideal for winter expeditions. The ¾ length water resistant side zips enable you to step into them while wearing boots and the articulated knee won’t bind with underlayers on high step ups. Colour: black (m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 14(w)

Designed as a summer Alpine climbing jacket it has a full helmet compatible hood, single weatherproof front zipper and 2 outer pockets… and very little else! This is the perfect balance between protection and weight saving for lightweight mountaineering. Colour: maya (m) and black (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16(w) A softshell jacket that’s made with winter weight Polartec® Powershield® to provide durable weather resistance and high breathability, offering greater comfort and flexibility than a hard shell jacket. Colour: marin Size: S to XXL A great hybrid softshell pant combining new Pertex Equilibrium® Stretch and eVent® 3 layer fabric offering optimum breathability and weather protection. These are ideal for Alpine climbing and mountain walking. Colour: black Size: S to XL

Where it originates and what it stands for? Rab® comes from Rab Carrington, an iconic climber, mountaineer and entrepreneur who founded the company over 30 years ago in Sheffield. Rab started to make his own down filled sleeping bags and clothing in the 70’s because he couldn’t find what he needed at the time. He set up Rab® the company in 1981 to design and manufacture the world’s finest down clothing and sleeping bags. From its earliest days, Rab created a reputation for producing garments that are truly for ‘the most extreme conditions in the world’ and for searching out the finest technical fabrics to use in its designs. Rab® clothing stands among the most technical and innovative on the market, designed to meet the exacting demands of the Scottish mountains that remain the inspiration and testing ground for many of its products. The Rab® brand continues to be run by a very dedicated team of outdoors people (many climbers and mountaineers themselves) and all products are tested in extreme environments by our team of mountain athletes. What do you consider to be the must have all round piece from Rab? That’s about the hardest question you can ask me and to pick just one is virtually impossible! The Infinity Jacket (new for this winter) is an awesome piece of kit. It is filled with top quality down and uses Pertex Quantum® GL for the shell which balances extreme lightness with high tensile strength. It is very warm for its weight and packs down small. Another fantastic piece of kit is the Microlight Alpine. Great colours, a fantastic fit... again using top quality down and a Pertex® shell, so again it’s lightweight and packable. I have to include a Primaloft® piece of gear and love my Generator Vest... I am also attached to my Polartec® Shadow Hoody. I’ve cheated haven’t I... I must admit there are still many other pieces that I would recommend and I think Tiso has most of them! Vapour-rise has to be on everyone’s kit list as does an eVent® shell... ok, I’ll stop now! What can we expect to see from Rab in the next few years? Expect to see fantastic new styles and stunning colours as well as technological innovations (in true Rab style) that I can’t tell you about in any detail just yet. The way that we communicate with our customers will become more interesting and interactive making use of new media on all levels... and that’s just the start so watch this space!

Winter mountain

Mountaineering

We have some of the best winter climbing on our doorstep. Assess the conditions whilst having breakfast, by looking at the routes through the window.

Mountain biking

Rock climbing

Experience wild adventure by climbing big, multi-pitch routes in dramatic settings with some of the UK’s best views. Crags are quiet and unspoilt. Our courses run on ratios as low as 1:2.

White water kayaking

Ski mountaineering

Our skiing programme makes the most of both Scottish & Alpine areas to ensure there is a course designed for your level and once completed, there is another level to aspire to.

Open canoeing

A wide variety of trails around the lodge means we can choose a different route to ride each day, allowing you to develop your skills and confidence over a range of terrain.

Sea kayaking

We can use a different river every day with no access issues! We’re spoilt for choice, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop in the optimum environment for your level.

Surf kayaking

With numerous lochs and white water of every grade, Scotland is renowned for its open canoeing. Scotland is perfect for unspoilt mountain, forest and valley views.

Summer mountain

1 | Berghaus | Men’s Long Sleeve Tech Tee | £30

Take to the hills in this Active Fit Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee, designed to perform at the highest level. Colour: blaze red/thunder or thunder/thunder Size: S to XXL 2 | Berghaus | Women’s Long Sleeve Tech Tee | £30

Take to the hills in this Active Fit Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee, designed to perform at the highest level, as well as fit well and look great. Colour: byzantium/dark byzantium or jet black Size: 8 to 18 3 | Berghaus | Chulu Jacket | £90

A lightweight and packable synthetically insulated jacket which can be used either as an insulated windproof outer layer or alternatively, worn under a waterproof shell during extended wet weather. This jacket is made from PrimaLoft® Eco insulation which combines 50% recycled material with standard PrimaLoft® fibres making it fast drying and water resistant it will keep you warm and comfortable even when wet. Colour: red (m) and black (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w) 4 | Berghaus | Mountain AQ Hardshell Glove | £40

A durable waterproof hardshell glove with primaloft insulation for use in extreme conditions. Colour: black Size: XS to XL

BUYER’S CHOICE

5 | Berghaus | Mera Peak jacket | £240(m) and £220(w)

This jacket is a classic on the Scottish hills and has been updated with a great new look while retaining all the features you would expect from a performance jacket. Constructed using 2-layer Gore-Tex® Performance Shell, it’s highly breathable, durable, water and windproof, and provides extreme wet weather protection. Colour: black or kiwi/peridot (m) and red tango red (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and 8 to 16 (w)

6 | Berghaus | Men’s Couloir Trouser | £199

Stride right up to the summit wearing these mountain trousers. These all-round trousers made from 3 layer Gore-Tex® are built for top level performance and durability. Designed to keep you comfortable in the most extreme conditions. Colour: black Size: S to XL

Sea stacks, caves, puffins, seals and the odd Minke whale are just a few of the things you can expect to see. Our courses take you to the most beautiful coastlines in Scotland.

White sandy beaches and some of the UK’s best surf. Top quality boats & instruction - it’s all here in Scotland. You’re far from the madding crowds in clean water which makes learning a joy.

Summer brings the chance for a unique wilderness experience, no crowds, just mountains, ridges, forests & rivers. Scotland provides peace and quiet in the hills.

Medical & rescue We specialise in wilderness first aid courses, running some of the UK’s best courses covering protracted care in remote locations. Great for everyday, ideal for those planning expeditions

2011 course dates now released www.glenmorelodge.org.uk

Mountaineering

BUYER’S CHOICE

1 | The North Face | Men’s Plasma Thermal Jacket | £220

Designed for those extremely cold mountaineering and climbing endeavours, a waterproof and breathable seam sealed technical jacket with primaloft lightweight insulation. Includes a fully adjustable hood for a close fit that works with your movements and pit zips for ventilation when required. A popular piece from the Summit Series® range. Colour: asphalt black, The North Face red-black or black Size: S to XXL (asphalt black), S to XL (The North Face red-black) or S to XXL (black) 2 | The North Face | Men’s Prism Optimus Jacket | £250

A durable and technical insulating jacket, with goose down insulation protected by a weather resistant coating. This jacket is designed to keep wind out and warmth in. Colour: asphalt black Size: S to XL

4 | The North Face | Men’s Point 5 Jacket | £250

6 | The North Face | Women’s Point 5 Jacket | £250

8 | The North Face | Women’s Mountain Pant | £199

5 | The North Face | Men’s Mountain Pant | £199

7 | The North Face | Gritstone Jacket | £150

9 | The North Face | Pamir Windstopper Glove | £35

A Gore-Tex® Pro Shell jacket from the Summit Series® range which provides comfort, protection and breathability in cold winter conditions. This is a great piece for doing a range of outdoor activities. Colour: gunnison green-black or asphalt grey-black Size: S to XL A superior, rugged mountaineering pant made with waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® Performance Shell. These will protect from whatever the mountain and weather will throw at you. Colour: black Size: S to XL

A Gore-Tex® Pro Shell jacket from The North Face Summit Series® range which provides comfort, protection and breathability in cold winter conditions. This is a great piece for doing a range of outdoor activities. Colour: insane blue or crushed plum Size: S to XL This jacket is a versatile all mountain piece from The North Face Summit Series® range that functions equally well as a softshell outer jacket or an insulating mid layer. Made from Polartec® Windbloc fabric it will protect you from wind and cold. Colour: insane blue (w) and asphalt black (m) Size: S to XL (w) and M to XL (m)

A superior, rugged mountaineering pant made with waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® Performance Shell. These will keep you protected from whatever the mountain and weather can throw at you. Colour: black Size: XS to L These Windstopper gloves are ideal for all-around use in cold conditions, featuring a water-resistant finish on the soft fleece fabric. Colour: black (w&m) Size: XS to L (w) and S to XL (m)

3 | The North Face | Men’s Scythe Jacket | £110

Ideal for cold mountain weather, this jacket is constructed from lightweight, body-mapping Polartec® Thermal Pro® high loft fleece and Malden Power Stretch synthetic insulation. Its active performance fit makes it an all round mountain favourite as an insulating layer or on its own. Colour: asphalt black Size: M to XL

shop online at www.tiso.com Visit your nearest store for our full range or order on 0141 552 6642

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Adrian’s Favourites

1. A new brand to Tiso, Climbing Technology offers some great value winter mountaineering equipment. This brand based in Italy has however been around for a long time making gear for other manufactures, so it does come with a wealth of experience in this field. The new Alpin tour axe is a great winter walkers/ mountaineer’s axe at a very reasonable price – only £59. The axe has a really thick head that makes it easier to arrest your fall should you slip and has a slightly curved shaft that improves its handling on steep snow. 2. The perfect partner for the Alpine Tour Axe is the Climbing Technology Nuptse semi auto 12 point crampon. At £85 this crampon is affordable and is around £40 less than the nearest equivalent from other brands. This is a great semi-step in crampon for winter walking/ mountaineering. 3. A good quality rucscac is always key for winter adventures. This winter I am recommending The Mammut Trion Guide 35 which is a really good robust winter walking/mountaineering rucsac for those arduous winter forays . The bag can be stripped down for serious ascents when every gram counts or left as standard with all the usual features of a mountaineering pack. The bag is priced at £125, colour: smoke.

Bruce Hay, Shop Manager, Ratho Black Diamond Vipers – From Clueless to Leashless When I was asked to write a piece on mountaineering equipment I couldn’t decide between my Black Diamond Vipers and a seemingly boring size 9 Rockcentric. The hex might seem a strange choice but I bought three of them last winter, two left behind in Glencoe rescuing semi-conscious climbing partners. I decided on the axes – there’s only so much you can write about hexes. Vipers were my first pair of curved technical ice axes. Before them I’d been of the traditional school; straight axes and classic gullies. More thump, smash, heave than hit, stick, move. I’ve got to admit, I was pretty nervous buying them. Did I really need such glamorous, anodised ice tools? How on earth do you hammer in pegs with them? Do I have the substance to match their style? So the axes were bought and the leashes removed – I was going leashless. Well, sort of, a lanyard would prevent me throwing them away altogether. Conditions last winter were amazing; Beinn Udlaidh, Creag Meagaidh, The Ben, The Coe and even the reluctant Eas Anie came in. I managed my fair share with blue-sky days in Coire Daimh and on The Wand, ticking off classic grade VIs. I even managed a couple of Vs. Did the axes help? Without doubt! Perhaps not quite hit, stick, move but leashless was a revelation, so much easier to place gear and get into a rhythm. I can’t imagine being 20 feet above an ice screw holding onto Vertiges. The axes are not so glam now, scuffed and scraped from bashing gear and mixed pitches but they are still brilliant. These were definitely my purchase of the season! Featured product: Black Diamond | Viper Axe | £169

my winter adventure

Here’s a snapshot of what some of our staff get up to out there when they are not busy working... they tell us about how a piece of kit helped them through their most memorable winter adventure...

By Adrian Plumb, Senior Buyer

my winter adventure

Calum White, Shop Manager, Inverness Conquering Denali A few years ago I was lucky enough to reach the summit of the highest mountain in North America, Denali, “The High One”, or Mount McKinley as many people still prefer to know it by. Rising to an altitude of 20,320ft and lying just south of the Arctic Circle it forms the highest point of the Alaska Range, and is arguably the coldest mountain on earth. In no small part the role my boots played was critical to my success, a pair of Scarpa Phantom 8000 boots, they protected and insulated my feet from the low temperatures experienced. Keeping ones feet both warm and dry their performance allowed me to concentrate on other aspects of the task in hand. They didn’t freeze or harden as a leather pair would do and they were also light, an important factor if you’re going to be wearing them day after day for between two or three weeks! The importance of looking after the extremities of the body in such a harsh environment cannot be understated and the chance of getting frostbite is a very serious possibility. Each night as we prepared to get ready to go to sleep, we would go through the same routine of checking our feet for signs of bruising or numbness, drying them and then spending several minutes rubbing them with our hands to try and get some circulation back into them. One member of our party, on the day of our summit attempt, was taken back down to a lower camp after finally admitting that he couldn’t feel his toes, he was eventually flown off the mountain and hospitalised.

Standing on the summit it didn’t take long for us to realise just how the cold can get a grip without you realising it, having taken off my thick insulated climbing mitts and now just wearing thin glove liners to allow me to take some photographs, I got frost nip in two of my fingertips. Frost nip is the first stage of frostbite, further exposure to cold would cause potentially lasting damage to skin and tissue. My feet however came through the trip unscathed, testament to my boots seeing me up the mountain and safely down again. Featured product: Scarpa | Phantom 8000 | £599 We’ve got a good range of expedition boots that come in all price points and sizes. Ask instore for more details or shop online at tiso.com

Ciaran MacKechnie, Accounts Department, Head Office, Edinburgh Winter Wonderland

I am a bit of a novice when it comes to spending days in the hills, so I didn’t really know what to expect when a friend at Tiso invited me on a winter trip to Sutherland at the end of November 2008. We left Edinburgh early and eventually slid into an icy parking space outside an isolated inn after midday. Distracted by the stunning snowy moorland sparkling in the sun all around us, I tried to focus on getting the gear packed. There were supposed to be four of us going, but two had to drop out. So we only took half the beer for two of us. But I was assured that we would need all the whisky, coal and logs. Not the lightest stuff to add to a full rucksack. I could just about get my pack onto my back and still walk, so we naturally popped into the pub for a wee beer before the heavily laden 10km trudge through the snow to our first night’s stop. The spectacular snowscape was no longer keeping me fully preoccupied, as the uncomfortable weight of my overloaded pack began to cloud my consciousness. Despite the freezing cold, I was now really sweating. My amazing new Montane Extreme Smock was taking the perspiration away quickly, which was vital when we finally stopped for a breather. I stayed warm enough despite the sudden drop in temperature as we stopped moving and simultaneously lost the faint heat of the setting winter sun. The struggle to carry all that fuel was well worth it later when sitting by a roaring fire in a bothy eating home-made beef stew with a drink or two. I slept through the minus 12°C night in only a minus 10 sleeping bag. The next day we were treated to an extraordinary view from our first summit as the cloud momentarily cleared and the vast peat bogs below were briefly revealed. The second summit a few hours later was utterly different. Howling wind and a descending blizzard suddenly reduced the visibility to a hand’s reach. We rushed off the hill by head-torch into the glen where the snow fell gently in soft thick flakes as we headed for shelter and warmth. We didn’t see anyone for the whole 3 days and the peace was incredible. Some deer and a few birds (unidentifiable in the winter dusk) were the only creatures we saw. Even the burns and rivers were nearly silent under ice and snow. The value of knowing what you are doing and having some really good equipment made an impression on me. But what really inspired me was the beauty of the space. Winter wonderland! Featured product: Montane | Extreme Smock | £99

Pick up your free winter skills brochure instore. 2011

Skills Mountain rses Training Cou Winter / Summer

Graeme Beveridge, Sales Assistant, Buchanan St, Glasgow Rucsac to the Rescue! As a relatively new and enthusiastic hill walker, the thought of winter walking was always a daunting but an exciting prospect. One of the biggest tests was learning about all the new kit I’d have to use, and learning to carry it, along with all the extra clothing and provisions needed due to the colder conditions. I wanted to cut down weight where I could so I packed my gear into the Berghaus Arête 45 rucksack. It has a very simple design, is very lightweight and is also big enough for a day in the hills carrying the extra winter kit. My first winter walk took me to An Caisteal and Beinn a Chroin near Crianlarich. We set off in the evening to find a suitable camp, and awoke to calm but snowy conditions. I was surprised how easy tackling steep slopes in snow was, it almost seemed easier than walking up a dry uneven hillside at times, just focusing on planting my crampon spikes into step after step of virgin snow. It was a invigorating experience, giving me a true sense of wild winter walking. It was, of course, physically tough and I was aware a slip could be nasty, but it stimulated a yearning to explore the Scottish hills in winter again and again and all my worries of inexperience disappearing into pure enjoyment. I was aware that the daylight would be short so I made sure I carried my Petzl E-lite head torch. Weighing practically nothing and stored in its own waterproof container it could have been easily forgotten about in my bag. However the torch would have proved essential had my day for any reason gone on longer than expected! Featured product: Berghaus | 45 Arete rucsac | £65

Tom Bell, Sales Assistant, Aberdeen Lesson(s) Learned On a Bouldering trip to Brin Rock in late March 2009, the piece of kit that really worked for me was the Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 sleeping bag. On packing for this trip I had left it to my brother to bring along a suitable tent, however he selected a £20 tent purchased 10 yrs previously. On our first evening, at Loch Duntelchaig, I was not relishing the prospect of climbing into our “tent”. The temperature dropped to -5°C and the fire we had been unsuccessfully trying to get going all evening died.

Thankfully once I’d climbed into my bag I was warm, and comfortable enough to fall asleep. I realised the big advantage of synthetic bags, when I woke in a puddle of water at 3am (our tent having been partially blown apart by the storm outside, and letting in water.) Although I was not comfortable, I was warm. Next day I was not up for Bouldering in the snow with the other guys, so instead I had a kip in the car. Climbing into my sleeping bag and cranking the heating up I was able to catch up on some sleep. I woke up, the bag was drying nicely, and I was refreshed enough to head back to Aberdeen. Lessons learned: 1) Don’t assume your brother has any common sense. 2) Check all the packed kit yourself. 3) The lamina 20 is a great piece of kit, even for poorly planned winter trips. Featured product: Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 sleeping bag | £99

snowsports

Geared up for the Slopes Stay warm and look cool with our latest range of stylish snowsports collections from the people who do it best. From the versatile and technical The North Face to the chic ski brand Salomon, there is something for all types of snowsports enthusiasts. Don’t forget the full range is in-store and online.

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1 | Salomon | Women’s Fantasy Jacket | £230

6 | Salomon | Pulse Pant | £115

2 | Salomon | Women’s Snowtrip Premium 3 in 1 Jacket | £250

7 | Salomon | Women’s Miss Beanie | £20

Stylish, relaxed fit jacket with denim-type pattern fabric performs great on the hill and looks great on the town. Colour: purple pop Size: S to XL

A bold and great looking ski jacket, this relaxed fitting 3 in 1 jacket includes both a softshell outer jacket and a stretch, breathable softshell inner jacket. Giving you whatever the weather throws at you. Colour: black-white Size: S to XL 3 | Salomon | Women’s Krysalid Glove | £50

A Gore-Tex® short cuff glove, close fitting to protect against the cold. For demanding regular skiers. Colour: black-white Size: XS to L

Insulated, relaxed fitting ski pants made from stretch fabric for comfortable motion fit. Colour: black Size: 34 to 40 Handmade look and fleece headband lining make this beanie fresh and warm. Colour: process blue Size: one size 8 | Salomon | Women’s Karma Glove | £45

This Gore-Tex® glove provides insulated warmth together with a close fitting Lycra fleece cuff to keep out the cold and snow. Colour: black Size: XS to L

A women’s snowsports jacket which will keep you looking cool on the slopes with a stylish print creating a progressive look for this insulated jacket. A must have for those snow girls on the slopes! Colour: light blue Size: S to XL

10 | Salomon | Men’s Fantasy Jacket | £230

Equally cool on or off the mountain, the denim-style fabric of this jacket is still breathable for any weather. A great stylish choice for men. Colour: blue Size: S to XL 11 | Salomon | Men’s Response Pant | £140

Loose fitting, insulated pants with cool herringbone fabric, inner leg vents and a big pocket on the thigh. Colour: black Size: M to XL A bold and great looking ski jacket, this relaxed fitting 3 in 1 jacket includes both a softshell outer jacket and a stretch, breathable softshell inner jacket. Giving you whatever the weather throws at you. Colour: black Size: S to XXL

Large holes and thick knit give a “home spun” look to this feminine beanie. Colour: dark plum Size: one size 5 | Salomon | Women’s Exposure Jacket | £230

Classic beanie with the Salomon link logo embroidered on the front. Colour: blue Size: one size

12 | Salomon | Men’s Snowtrip Premium 3 in 1 Jacket | £250

4 | Salomon | Women’s Petal Beanie | £20

9 | Salomon | Link Beanie | £16

“ Salomon Exposure jacket has to be my favourite piece. Being as seasonal skier I am always looking for the best kit and this certainly ticks all the boxes to keep you dry and warm if you’re on the slopes all day.” Jo Guest

13 | Salomon | Men’s Zero Jacket | £230

Specifically designed for freeski skiers, this jacket has a progressive print fabric for style on and off the mountain, as well as technical features to keep you comfortable in colder snowy weather. Colour: black Size: S to XL 14 | Salomon | Men’s Stripe Beanie | £20

Colourfully striped reversible beanie. Colour: dark violet Size: one size

15 | Salomon | Men’s X Wing Glove | £50

This technical styled glove with velcro wrist closure is a key accessory with a Gore-Tex® insert, actiloft insulation and a Lycra® fleece cuff provides comfortable wrapping. Colour: black Size: S to XL

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1 | The North Face | Men’s Evolution Triclimate Jacket | £160

This jacket is a sporty 3-in-1 waterproof with a HyVent® breathable exterior and a soft fleece interior jacket. Engineered to be all things to all snowsports enthusiasts and covers a wide range of temperatures, conditions and activity levels. Colour: black or insane blue Size: S to XXL 2 | The North Face | Men’s Brakeman Jacket | £199

A streamlined, waterproof, breathable shell engineered with a dose of steam-powered style which keeps you looking stylish on the slopes. Colour: glo green Size: S to XL

3 | The North Face | Men’s Vicente Pullover | £60

A superbly versatile fleece that has been made using 100% recycled Polartec® 100 fabric on the main body and Polartec® PowerDry fabric on the side panels. Its performance fit makes it easy to use as a layer under a shell, while elastic binding at the cuffs and hem help to keep it in place. Colour: gunnison green Size: S to XXL 4 | The North Face | Men’s The North Face Logo Beanie | £15

Whether hiking, skiing or socialising, boys can wear the famous emblem of The North Face with pride on this snug and stylish beanie. Colour: new taupe green/gunnison Size: one size

5 | The North Face | Men’s Decagon Jacket | £170

Versatility, comfort and waterproof breathability in a bright colour makes this jacket a top pick for powder days. Colour: canary yellow Size: S to XL 6 | The North Face | Men’s Monte Cargo Pant | £130

These rugged cargo pants deliver waterproof, breathable cover; as roomy as they are tough. Ideal for skiing or snowboarding with reinforced edge guards to protect your trousers from those sharp edges when required. Colour: black Size: S to XL 7 | The North Face | Men’s Montana Mitt | £50

Warm, waterproof and breathable, a versatile mountain necessity Colour: asphalt black Size: S to XL

“ The North Face Decagon Jacket is a great ski jacket. I felt comfortable and warm all day and what’s more you’ll never be incognito with this jacket which is why I like it.” Jim Lee

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8 | The North Face | Plasma Thermal | £220

This Summit Series® jacket is designed for those extremely cold mountaineering and climbing endeavours. A good insulated waterproof piece with Primaloft® lightweight insulation to keep you warm and dry all day long! Colour: crushed plum, white ash grey or black (w) and asphalt-black, The North Face Red or black (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and asphalt-black (S to XXL), The North Face Red (S to XL) or black (S to XXL)(m) 9 | The North Face | Women’s Bettie Jacket | £230

Waterprooof and breathable, with worsted hatch fabric, leather piping and removable faux fur hood trim, this insulated piece easily transitions from carving turns on the mountain to a night out at the bar. Colour: black cherry Size: XS to L 10 | The North Face | Women’s Dewline Pant | £120

These waterproof, breathable seam sealed trousers with Heatseeker insulation are ideal for skiing, keeping you warm for the long ski lifts up the mountain, with articulated knees to give you freedom of movement whilst skiing the slopes on the way back down. Colour: snow white Size: XS to L 11 | The North Face | Women’s Montana Mitt | £50

Warm, waterproof and breathable, a versatile mountain necessity. Colour: snow white Size: XS to L

12 | The North Face | Women’s Amore Jacket | £199

A versatile jacket that offers the best of both worlds with it’s down insulation, and waterproof protection. Perfect for on snow, or general wear in cold conditions, this piece provides great protection in winter, and also looks great. Colour: snow white Size: XS to L 13 | The North Face | Women’s Atlas Triclimate Jacket | £190

This versatile 3-in-1 waterproof jacket is ideal for all seasons. Wear the inner fleece jacket and waterproof outer shell together for total waterproof protection, or wear them separately to suit your needs. Colour: loganberry/red bordeaux Size: XS to XL

14 | The North Face | Women’s Metropolis Parka Jacket | £199

In a long cut for extended warmth, putting on this Parka will leave you as snug as if your core was wrapped in a sleeping bag. Sleekly designed but with technical performance kept firmly in mind, it offers a great look in the city and ski resorts. Colour: black or moonlight Size: XS to L 15 | The North Face | Bones Beanie | £20

Whether worn before, during or after you hit the slopes or simply pulled on around the town, the Bones Beanie delivers reliable warmth for the head. Colour: black or TNF logo red Size: one size

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1 | Columbia | Men’s Shimmer Me Timbers Jacket | £99

Built to excel on and off the mountain this all encompassing snowsports jacket made from Omni® fabrics protects from wet conditions and keeps the cold out. What’s more Omni-Heat® thermal reflective lining provides even more lightweight warmth. Colour: compass blue Size: S to XL

2 | Columbia | Women’s Kaleidaslope Jacket | £110

For those cold dry days in the mountains, this water resistant jacket with Omni-Heat® thermal reflective and insulating technology will help to maintain warmth and prevent heat loss by reflecting the heat that your body generates. Colour: deep teal Size: XS to XL

3 | Columbia | Men’s Carabineer II Parka Jacket | £260

This jacket is armed with Omni-Tech® waterproof breathability, and every seam is sealed against the outer elements. Down insulation makes this jacket extremely packable, just roll it up into a pint-sized package and slip into the side pocket of your backpack. Colour: intense red Size: M to XL

OMNI-HEAT: 20% WARMER

ACCORDING TO SCIENTISTS AND COLD PEOPLE. Omni-Heat™ is 20% warmer than an ordinary lining. It breathes and regulates temperature so you don’t get overheated. That’s because it’s made with a patent-pending silver dot pattern that reflects your heat back to you. All you have to do is put it on. Visit columbia.com/omni-heat to see the warmest jackets tested by some of the coldest people in The Greater Outdoors.

6 | Columbia | Women’s Reach the Peak Down Jacket | £150

For the chill that creeps with the evening shadow hinting at an even deeper cold in the night to come. This lightweight, exceptionally warm down jacket provides a much needed reprieve from the goose bumps and shivers. Colour: barn red Size: XS to L

4 | Columbia | Heat Elite Jacket | £140

This super-warm, lightweight fleece jacket fights the chill in the shadowy trees, cuts the wind on exposed ridge lines, and wards off renegade rainsqualls with Omni-Shield® advanced repellency. Colour: intense red (m) and black (w) Size: S to XL (m) and S to L (w) 5 | Columbia | Men’s Luster Down Jacket | £230

This down jacket is a waterproof and breathable with Omni-Heat® thermal reflective fabric and will keep you warm whatever the weather will throw at you. Colour: black Size: M to XL

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1 | Helly Hansen | Women’s Sunflake Jacket | £160

Built on the old Sunflake success this jacket has been updated with articulated arms, dynamic stretch side panels and mechanical venting zips. Performance fabric and insulation for all your needs on the mountain. Colour: white Size: XS to L

A technical half zip jersey with exceptional moisture movement properties. Designed to be worn as a layering piece on the coldest of days or as a base layer during athletic activities. Colour: black (m&w) Size: XS to XL (m&w) 3 | Helly Hansen | Women’s Vega Pant | £90

Exceptional weather protection for the legs when time on the mountain is the priority. Quality, value and style for a wide range of users. Colour: black Size: XS to L

The Helly Hansen brand Beanie is a classic knitted beanie, with subtle Helly Hansen branding. Colour: white, red or black Size: one size 5 | Helly Hansen | Women’s Savoy Jacket | £180

2 | Helly Hansen | Stripe ½ Zip Jersey | £65(m) and £60(w)

4 | Helly Hansen | Brand Beanie | £12

Bring stand out style to the slopes with this jacket. Colourful subtle checks paired with performance fabrics, insulation and features including a powder skirt to keep out the cold makes it a must have for snowsports. Colour: check black or check arctic Size: XS to L

6 | Helly Hansen | Men’s Breacan Jacket | £220

Bringing stand out style to the slopes. Colourful and subtle checks paired with performance fabrics, insulation and features such as articulated arms, multi exterior and interior pockets plus goggle wipe and ski pass pocket. Colour: check azure green Size: M to XL

10 | Helly Hansen | Velocity Jacket | £180(m) and £190(w)

Classic Helly Hansen. High Altitude, high speed and high performance in a stylish insulated jacket for every aspiring skier. Colour: black or red (m) and red (w) Size: S to XL (m) and XS to L (w) 11 | Helly Hansen | Iso Fleece | £99

A beanie made from wool/acrylic with the Helly Hansen logo. Colour: azid green Size: one size

Smooth yet intricate, this fleece is clean and classic with its knitted face, and performs at a premium level with Polartec® Thermal Pro technology. Colour: black (m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to L (w)

8 | Helly Hansen | Men’s New Agenda Pant | £90

12 | Helly Hansen | Dry Glove Liner | £10

7 | Helly Hansen | Outline Beanie | £15

A rugged, waterproof snowsports pant that offers additional warmth in the seat and knees with its added insulation areas. Colour: black Size: S to XL

Multipurpose glove liner, perfect for extra cold days. Colour: black Size: S to L

9 | Helly Hansen | Men’s Swift Jacket | £220

Merging classic Helly Hansen design with athletic influence and performance fabric in a 2 layer insulated construction provides an instant Helly classic. This jacket is suited to the athletic snowsport enthusiast. Colour: ebony Size: S to XL

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Baselayers

Base layers are an essential piece of outdoor clothing and our range has something for all year round use from top brands such as Icebreaker and Helly Hansen. Base layers come in a range of fabrics which are suitable for all outdoor activities from trail running and hill walking to mountaineering. Synthetic base layers, such as Helly Hansen are more popular for those who are more active and wish to stay cooler as they wick moisture away from your skin to help cool you down. Merino wool layers from Icebreaker are soft against your skin against and also wick away moisture by absorbing it and shedding it. They also keep you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool and feeling fresh when using over a period of a few days.

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Icebreaker’s Marketing Manager, Julie Russell shares her knowledge and her favourites in the new Icebreaker range.

Here are a few words from Helly Hansen’s Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator Jax O’Connor.

There’s nothing better than wearing a soft merino wool base layer. It makes me feel great. Icebreaker offers base layers for high intensity sports to base layers that can be worn on their own when you’re out and about. They look good too!

Doing any type of activity whether it’s a short jog or climbing, Helly Hansen has a base layer for all activities and what’s more they are great quality making them last longer so spend a little more and you’ll feel the benefits.

HH Dry® is your second skin and the heart of our effective 3-Layer system. The base layers provide maximum moisture movement and top performance for continuous and highly aerobic activities. Oasis Crewe | £50

HH Dry® Women’s Dynamic ½ zip base layer | £35

The Oasis Crewe Bodyfit 200 weight is the ‘must have’ base layer made from premium Icebreaker Merino from New Zealand the Oasis Crewe is soft against the skin, insulating, lightweight and non-itch. Perfect to wear for mountain biking, hiking, snow sports, and everyday use all year round. Colour: black or splash sail(m) and horizon or black(w) Size: S to XXL(m) and XS to XL(w)

The Dynamic Half Zip top delivers excellent moisture transportation as well as being Lightweight the High-elasticity fabric allows unrestricted freedom of movement perfect for good shape retention and with a rapid drying time. Colour: fuschia or white Size: XS to XL

HH Dry® Men’s Stripe Crew base layer | £27

Men’s Mondo Zip / Women’s Chakra Zip | £60

The Chakra Zip for Women and the Mondo Zip for men are popular base layers from Icebreaker’s Bodyfit 260 range. They are made from premium Icebreaker Merino from New Zealand they are soft against the skin, insulating, lightweight and non-itch. With raglan long sleeves, high neck and a versatile zip, along with flat seams for extra comfort, the Chakra and Mondo Zip are the classic style you’ll wear at all times of day, and in all seasons. Colour: camo(m) and horizon(w) Size: S to XXL(m) and XS to XL(w)

The Stripe Crew Baselayer Long Sleeve has the recognisable Lifa® white stripes familiar to professionals, core athletes and enthusiasts around the world. Made for all kinds of sports all year round. It’s the original technical baselayer. Colour: navy or black Size: XS to XXL

Made from Bodyfit 260 the original Icebreaker weight, this outstanding fabric is the warmest and most breathable performance base layer in the world. For cold to very cold conditions it is ideal for all winter sports, zip around the flags in this top and you’ll have the perfect run. The Slalom Zip’s versatile three way zip collar (wear it zipped up, zipped down or zipped up and folded over) and incredible breathability make it an ideal action top. Colour: stealth mineral Size: S to XXL Women’s Haven V Top | £55

Silky soft, non-itch and easy care, the Nature range of premium women’s underwear is about feeling as good on the inside as you look on the outside. It’s inspired and created by nature, and is warmer and more breathable than cotton. You won’t know how you managed without this pretty, versatile top, which can be worn as underwear or solo. In a range of desirable colours and nature-inspired prints, the Haven V Neck forms a cosy, comfortable protective barrier between your skin and the elements. Colour: quartz Size: XS to XL

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HH Warm® is the natural choice to stay warm in subzero environments. This baselayer features two different components, the inner Lifa® fibres ensure you stay dry, while the outer, soft Merino wool adds warmth and comfort. HH Warm® Ice Crew | £40

Men’s Slalom Zip | £80

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For convenience and exceptional warmth. The Helly Hansen Ice Crew is made from Lifa®T3TM hollow technology and a layer of soft and arm merino wool. Voilà – dry, warm and no itching. Colour: olive-black or black(m) and blackberry(w) Size: S to XXL(m) and XS to XL(w)

1. The professional touch Rescue teams and outdoor instructors were Páramo’s earliest converts – more than 30 mountain rescue teams choose Páramo. 2. Designs born ‘on the hill’ Páramo’s designs work because they are created by people who understand what it’s like in the great outdoors. 3. Whatever the weather Innovative Nikwax fabrics actively push water away from the body, making our garments better than ‘breathable’,

WIN more comfortable than ‘hard shell’ and as crunch-free as ‘soft shell’. 4. Handled with care Páramo isn’t just about comfort but ethical production too. Our manufacturing facility in Colombia is a valuable social programme providing employment and skills to ‘at risk’ women. 5. Built to last With Páramo comes a lifetime guarantee. With no membranes to break down in our waterproofs, your jacket or trousers won’t pack up after a couple of seasons. Waterproof performance can be renewed indefinitely with environmentally friendly Nikwax aftercare.

HH Warm® Freeze ½ zip | £50

The Helly Hansen Freeze 1/2 Zip base layer Lifa® is a superiour insulation layer that also happens to looks great, so you’ll be just as comfortable wearing it on the hill as back at base. Colour: dark blue black(m) and black(w) Size: XS to XXL(m) and XS to XL(w)

WITH PÁRAMO’S ETHICAL MANUFACTURING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT YOU DON’T HAVE TO COMPROMISE ON ANY ASPECT TO BE MORE COMFORTABLE OUTDOORS. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.PARAMO.CO.UK

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Geared up for Out and About When you’re not out there doing your stuff, hang out in this season’s collection of casual wear designed with the same care and attention as the outerwear and ready to perform on your travels, on and off the hill or when you’re just chilling out.

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05 1 | Icebreaker | Men’s Eclipse Hood Top | £90

An all season lifestyle sweater, perfect for urban living and travel. This new hoody has everything you’re after in a lifestyle sweater: lightweight warmth, good looks and softness. You’ll wonder how you managed without it. Colour: twister cave Size: S to XL

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7 | Icebreaker | Mayfair Jacket | £250

A classic and stylish men’s winter jacket from the 320 plus range guaranteed to keep out the cold. It’s fully lined and has a two-way front zip with storm flap, a three-way collar and an interior stash pocket. Ideal for wearing out and about on those chilly winter days and nights. Colour: black (m&w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to L (w)

3 | Icebreaker | Igloo Hat | £30

8 | Icebreaker | Women’s Paramount Hooded Jacket | £230

Reinvigorate your winter wardrobe with this great merino wool hat. Colour: merlot Size: one size 4 | Icebreaker | Igloo Scarf | £50

Woven from Icebreaker’s warmest yarn, this scarf features sultry seasonal colours and a funky crochet stitch. It’s new, so it’s the ideal way to update your wardrobe and change your winter look. Colour: merlot Size: one size 5 | Icebreaker | Women’s Sport 320 Nomad Mid Layer Top | £110

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Change your mind without changing hats. This double layered, double coloured, completely reversible hat keeps you warm while you’re looking hot. Colour: black horizon and black Size: one size

A Sport320 top which is insulating yet highly breathable and its low bulk makes it ideal for travelling. Layer this all-purpose mid layer over BODYFIT, BEAST or SUPERFINE in cool to freezing temperatures Colour: twister white Size: XS to XL

2 | Icebreaker | Women’s Tornado Top | £99

“ My favourite item of clothing from the new range is the Icebreaker Paramount Hooded jacket. It’s a very stylish and warm winter jacket from a fantastic brand. It’s great to see Icebreaker expanding their range.”

6 | Icebreaker | Pocket Reversible Hat | £18

An active mid layer with a hood that can be worn over a base layer for warmth, comfort and performance in cold to freezing conditions. Colour: black Size: XS to XL

A new winter casual jacket from the 320 plus range which will ensure the weather will never get you down this winter. With a host of features to protect you – an adjustable hood, a two-way front zip with storm flap, a full lining and zippered pockets – this piece is likely to be your constant companion when it’s windy and wild outside. Colour: oxide Size: XS to L

1 | Arc’teryx | Women’s Covert Hood | £130

Made with wool textured Polartec® thermal pro sweater knit, this design presents a stylish hooded look with traditional Polartec® performance. The cut is casual, the fabric stays cosy and the hood provides solace from the weather outside. Colour: twilight Size: S to XL 2 | Arc’teryx | Men’s Strato Hoody | £150

This distinctively textured hoody is an all round winter layering piece. Made from Polartec® thermal pro cobble which insulates and breathes during activity, with a laminated hoody brim maintains shape and improves visibility. Colour: amazon Size: M to XL

4 | Arc’teryx | Delta LT Zip Top | £60

Ideal as a lightweight mid layer or warm base, this trim pullover exhibits high warmth to weight ratio, wicks moisture and dries quickly. Colour: camellia (w) and abyss blue (m) Size: S to XL (w) and M to XL (m) 5 | Arc’teryx | Quebert Toque Beanie | £25

This low profile toque features a funky cubic pattern and is made with a 50/50 blend of wool and acrylic. Colour: blue cheese Size: one size

3 | Arc’teryx | Women’s Covert Cardigan | £120

A stylish alternative to the standard fleece, the Polartec® Thermal Pro® sweater fabric gives it a wooly look and feel. Made for everday use in the town or in the mountains. Colour: purpura Size: S to XL

9 | Icebreaker | Glove Liner | £20

Soft, non-itch and warm even when wet, these are the cosiest gloves you’ll ever wear. They are also lightweight, breathable and non-stink... a perfect liner for gloves! Colour: black Size: S to L

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1 | Berghaus | Men’s Spectrum Micro Grid ½ Fleece | £40

This half zip fleece is a lightweight versatile fleece, offering a great weight to warmth ratio, and is fast drying when wet, great for camping trips, hiking trips or travelling. It is ideal for wearing on its own, or as part of a layering system below a waterproof shell. Colour: race red-ash or mazarine – blue-ash Size: S to XXL 2 | Berghaus | Men’s Handrail Hoody | £60

A versatile Polartec® fleece jacket that is a multi-functional layer, ideal for winter activities. Great worn by itself, or below an outer shell for increased warmth, this hoody looks great wherever you go. Colour: java Size: S to XXL 3 | Berghaus | Women’s Calisto Insulated Jacket | £99

This fully insulated waterproof jacket provides excellent value without compromising on capability and style. Colour: amethyst Size: 8 to 18

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4 | Berghaus | Teton Jacket | £160

A high quality Gore-Tex® Windstopper softshell jacket which is designed for the experienced winter mountaineer who demands nothing less than high performance combined with ultimate versatility. We like it because it’s also a great piece to wear around town and the high loft back makes it especially cosy when it’s cold outside. Colour: green pepper (w) and black (m) Size: 8 to 16 (w) and S to XXL (m) 5 | Berghaus | Men’s Ignite Hoody | £120

Take a break in comfort wearing this men’s lightweight PrimaLoft® jacket. Ultra lightweight and extremely insulating, this is one a versatile piece of kit for climbers and hikers alike. Colour: blaze red Size: S to XXL

1 | The North Face | Bones Beanie | £20

A stylish beanie ideal for winter sports. Colour: black or logo red border Size: one size

2 | The North Face | Men’s Massif Jacket | £150

Every winter sports enthusiast needs a trustworthy lightweight thermal layer to chuck on when temperatures plummet. The Massif is zip in compatible with selected jackets so you can combine it with a waterproof shell for ultimate cold, wet weather security. Colour: celestial blue black Size: S to XL

5 | The North Face | Women’s Junipet Full Zip Hoody | £55

A winter hoody that is stylish and warm. Great for wearing around town, shopping or relaxing in the house, the Junipet is a relaxed and durable sweater. Colour: fissure green Size: XS to XL 6 | The North Face | Men’s Drew Peak Hoody | £50

Casual and comfortable, this hoody is a must have for the winter months. The cotton fabric gets softer with every wash making it the perfect relaxing gear. Colour: gunnison green or black Size: S to XXL

3 | The North Face | Women’s Boulevard Jacket | £230

This casual jacket offers you warmth and style for those cold days around town. With Primaloft insulation and detachable faux fur trim collar. Colour: swamp green or moonlight Size: S to XL 4 | The North Face | Nuptse Vest | £99

A classic high fill down vest that offers fantastic warmth to the core of your body. The vest is lightweight with its 700 fill power down and can be packed down for travel or for stowing in to a back pack when travelling. It‘s also a great piece for wearing around town. Colour: border red, black , white or fissure green (w) and black (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and S to XXL (m)

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1 | Marmot | Precip Jacket | £80

This is the ideal jacket for when it’s raining. It’s no nonsense, top value storm protection that’s light, compact and easy to take with you anywhere, whether hiking, biking or wandering around town. Colour: rose red or ultra violet (w) and fire (m) Size: XS to XL (w) and S to XXL (m)

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2 | Marmot | Women’s Flair Jacket | £80

Stay cosy in this beautiful soft, plush fleece jacket, complete with zip hand pockets, and a wind flap behind the front zipper. Colour: persian red Size: XS to XL

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3 | Marmot | Men’s Approach Vest | £70

A soft and stretchy softshell vest ideal for cool weather outings when core coverage is what’s called for. Zippered pockets store your essentials and warm your hands while you’re at rest, and reflective logos stand out at night. Colour: black Size: S to XL 4 | Marmot | Men’s Ridgetop 3 in 1 Jacket | £170

Waterproof, breathable, and functional in all kinds of conditions, thanks to a lightweight, removable fleece liner, it’s a three-in-one layering system for dynamic outdoor adventures. Colour: black Size: S to XXL 5 | Marmot | Women’s Reyna Jacket | £190

A high performance softshell that incorporates Polartec® Windbloc® stretch fabric to achieve its impressive wind and water resistance, it protects well against harsh weather conditions when worn over a light layer. Colour: dark violet Size: S to L 6 | Marmot | Altitude Jacket | £110

A versatile softshell jacket which offers a great balance between weather resistance, breathability and thermal protection. This is an excellent choice for a wide range of aerobic activities in moderate conditions. Colour: forest (m) and green olive (w) Size: S to XL (m) and S to XL (w)

1 | Mountain Hardwear | Women’s Downtown Coat | £180

5 | Mountain Hardwear | Men’s Chockstone Pant | £75

2 | Mountain Hardwear | Men’s Below Zero Jacket | £150

6 | Mountain Hardwear | Women’s Posh Dome Beanie | £15

A fantastic long down jacket for the winter and can be worn anywhere. It’s well insulated with it’s 650 fill goose down and most of all very lightweight and packs down well. This is a must have piece for this season! Colour: winter white or black Size: XS to XL A great man’s down jacket designed for cold weather climbing and mountaineering. It’s filled with 650-fill goose down and has reinforced abrasion areas to ensure a comfortable and cosy day on the hill or on the way to the pub. Colour: blue chip Size: S to XXL

An excellent all round outdoor trouser for use in cold weather. It’s stretch and abrasion resistant fabrics enable comfortable, and unlimited use on the the crag and rockface. Colour: black Size: S to XL Lightweight, wind-resistant fleece beanie with an exceptional warmth-toweight ratio, this reversible beanie is a cold-weather essential. Colour: black Size: M to L

3 | Mountain Hardwear | Monkey Man and Monkey Woman Top | £99

Updated with new, softer fabric for outstanding thermal efficiency and warmth-to-weight ratio, the Monkey Man is perfect for climbing or just relaxing in. Colour: black or jungle (m) and cool grey- stainless steel (w) Size: S to XXL (m) and XS to XL (w) 4 | Mountain Hardwear | Women’s Pyxis Jacket | £65

Perfect for layering on the coldest of days; both warm and wind resistant this fleece jacket is a sure bet for comfort. Colour: deep turquoise or berry soda Size: XS to L (deep turquoise) and XS to XL (berry soda)

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New gear added everyday Dear Reader Our new Autumn/Winter 2009 range is now online and in-store so you can get geared up in the latest kit and be set for taking on winter 2009 in style. To view our whole winter range, and purchase from the comfort of your own home visit www.tiso.com/aw09 You can also find helpful hints and tips and all the information that you need to ensure that you are geared up for winter!

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Wilderness Scotland is Tiso’s chosen holiday partner in Scotland offering a wide range of inspiring adventures into the wilderness of Scotland specialising in the Highlands and Islands from mountain biking, sea kayaking, open canoeing, ski touring and much more. Wilderness Journeys is Tiso’s chosen adventure travel partner to wild places all around the world such as Alaska, Bhutan, French Alps, Kenya and many more. From trekking, sea kayaking, walking safaris to family adventures there is something for everyone. Working with the very best guides and offering superb equipment and accommodation they will create a range of unforgettable experiences.

Our holiday destinations include in Scotland include: Knoydart Peninsula, Skye & The Cuillins, Outer Hebrides & St Kilda, Orkney & Shetland Islands. And around the world include Alaska, Bhutan, Bolivia, Chile, French Alps, Greenland, Kenya, Malawi, Peru and many more. Our holidays and experiences in Scotland include: Wilderness Walking, Sea Kayaking • Open Canoeing • Sailing & Walking Journeys • Mountain Biking Our international adventure holidays include: Walking & Trekking • Sea Kayaking • Mountain Biking • Ski Touring • Family Adventure Holidays

Our new Autumn/Winter 2010 range is now online and in-store so you can get geared up in the latest kit and be set for taking on winter 2010 in style. To view our whole winter range, and purchase from the comfort of your own home visit www.tiso.com/aw10

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Christmas time is fast approaching and at Tiso we have something for everyone. Whether you are looking for stocking fillers or something special, we have gifts for the whole family to suit any budget. Log onto www.tiso.com/shop/gift-ideas to browse and get geared up for Christmas.

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Spork £2 Alpina sliding pan sledge £5 Pocket mountain guides from £5.99 Colin Prior Scotland panoramic desk calendar 2011 £8.99 Platypus Platy bottle hyperflow 0.5l £9

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Lifeventure Thermal mug £10 Teko Midweight Hiking Summit sock (available in men’s and women’s) £14 The North Face Bones Beanie £24 Osprey Hydraform reservoir 2l £24 Trekmates Cairngorm Gore-Tex® gaiters £25

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Maglite XL100 LED tactical torch black £60 Vango Sherpa 60 +10 rucsac £65 Jet boil stove £75 Haglofs Juniper Q Hood Women’s Fleece (available in men’s and women’s) £85 The North Face Nupste vest (available in men’s and women’s) £99

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Tiso Inverness Outdoor Experience 2 Henderson Road Longman Estate IV1 1SN t. 01463 729 171

Blackford Eagles Gate Moray St Perthshire PH4 1QP t. 01764 682 845 Glasgow 129 Buchanan St G1 2JA t. 0141 248 4877 Tiso Glasgow Outdoor Experience Couper St Townhead G4 0DL t. 0141 559 5450

Belfast 12/14 Cornmarket BT1 4DD t. 02890 231 230

Aberdeen 26 Netherkirkgate AB10 1AU t. 01224 634 934

Tiso Perth Outdoor Experience Unit 1, Highland Gateway Inveralmond, Perth PH1 3EE t. 01738 634 464

Dundee 22/24 Whitehall St DD1 4AF t. 01382 221 153

Stirling 50 Murray Place FK8 2BX t. 01786 464 737

Ratho Edinburgh International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill Newbridge EH28 8AA t. 0131 333 1633

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