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New Haglofs & Hilleberg In Stock
22/02/2010 13:25:42
As we approach the Spring season, we are starting to take delivery of the new 2010 stock. We’ve started off this year with a couple of our most popular brands, Haglofs and Hilleberg. In our first delivery from Haglofs this year, we have opted for some ‘cross-over’ pieces that could be equally useful in the winter as they could in the summer. Amongst them are some great lightweight fleece items such as the Twice Jackets and the women’s Treble Hoody’s. Designed to be a comfortable but effective midlayers, both items are also good looking pieces. The main difference between the two is that the Twice uses standard fleece construction whereas the Treble features the ribbed fleece material that has become popular lately in high activity garments.  One completely new product for 2010 is the Lizard Top, a super lightweight softshell jacket for the summer months. This really is a jacket for the active person. Without a wind stopping membrane, the material is allowed to breathe more efficiently so you don’t get clammy in the warmer months. It’s natural tight weave however should keep most of the weather at bay … and if it really tips it down then you should be wearing a waterproof anyway! What really impresses me about the Lizard Top is the stretch of the jacket. The 4 way stretch of Haglofs’ ‘Flexible’ fabric mean that you can buy it well fitted but still be super comfortable as the jacket moves and flexes with your body.
As with most Haglofs gear the fit is a fitted one but it tends to be fairly accurate in my experience – although you might find the sleeves to be a bit on the long side.
 This year from Hilleberg we are trying to stock as wide a range as possible, so we have recently taken delivery of a whole load of models that we didn’t have last year, including the Kerons. Although the designs haven’t really changed this year, there has been a fairly hefty price increase which we have been forced to pass on to some extent to our selling prices (sorry). Any tent brought in this year (like the Kerons) will therefore seem more expensive, however our prices will still be as competitive as we can make them compared to everyone else. The good news however is that we still have a reasonable amount of stock of the 2009 models which are in some cases massively cheaper (we are selling the Nallo 4 GT for £567 whereas the new retail price is £745!).
So, if you’re thinking of getting yourself a tent this year then the advice would be to get in there quick while we still have stock at 2009 prices. For a full list of the latest products to hit the website the check out our ‘What’s New?’ RSS feed. Rich
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Win Rab Outdoor Gear
16/02/2010 10:07:15
 On the back of the success of the Hilleberg Competition that we ran last Autumn, we decided that we’d like to offer you another chance to win some great outdoor gear. This time, we have spoken nicely to our friends at Rab and they have agreed to offer up a complete set of Rab clothing to the winner.
Just like before, all you have to do is to enter your email address in the draw to get the opportunity to be the winner of nearly £400 worth of top quality clothing. So that you have plenty of time to enter, and get your friends and family to enter (the more entries, the more chance you have to win!*), the draw will be held on June 28th 2010. For a full run down of the terms of the competition, just head to the competition page at http://www.climbers-shop.com/competition.aspx Good Luck Everyone *All entries must be unique email addresses. Multiple email records will only count as one entry.
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Phone Problems
09/02/2010 09:03:00
 We'd just like to issue an apology to anyone who has tried to phone us over the last couple of days. It has come to light that we have got a slight problem with our customer phone line (015394 32297) which has meant that from your end it sounds like it's ringing but it never gets through.
We have got some engineers on the case but for the mean time, if you need to get in touch with us then either drop us an email or give us a call on 015394 32689. Once again, sorry if you have been inconvenienced by the problem or felt that we were simply just ignoring you! We weren't, we promise!
Rich
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Job Vacancies Closing Soon
02/02/2010 09:35:00
Thanks to all those people who have applied for the jobs here at The Climbers Shop, the more who apply the harder the decision but the better the standard, so keep them coming. If you would like to see a quick run down of the jobs then go to out vacancies page and take a look.
It's worth noting though, that the closing date is this weekend so you need to get your skates on. If you think you have left it too late then worry not, we can always email you an application form and then you can email it back again once you have completed it. Just drop Nick an email asking for a form and he'll get one out to you.
As the Dispatch role is particularly connected to the website, I thought I'd give you more of an idea of what the job entails here. As the website has grown, we have had to take on more staff to deal with it. Only a year ago we employed Kez to run our dispatch operation and now we are having to employ two people to replace her (show's how valuable she was!).
Essentially, in dispatch, you are at the pointy end of the website, dealing with customers. Responsible for sending out all the mail orders, there is a lot of picking, packing and sending, but the job is more than that. Kez also deals with the majority of our customer enquiries - any of you who has phoned up to place an order will probably have spoken to her. You therefore need to be a people person as well as a being a hard worker. Finally, as the job is working for the website, there is a fair amount of computer based work so you will need to have a good handle on how to use one and be able to pick now programs up quickly.
If this sounds like you and you are looking for a change of career that might involve relocating to one of the most spectacular spots in England then let us know.
If you feel you still want to know more then give me or Mick a call at the shop and we can chat about the role with you.
Rich (Web Administrator)
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Job Opportunities at The Climbers Shop
25/01/2010 10:22:00
 We've got some staff vacancies at the shop that we are looking to fill, so if you are keen to work in a busy and interesting business, in the heart of the beautiful lake district (just look at the webcam for proof!) then you might be just the person that we're looking for. Take a look at the following job positions and see if it sounds like you;
Web Site Dispatch Assistants We have two new vacancies in our website/mail order department for Dispatch/Customer Service Assistants. These busy and challenging positions will appeal to detail conscious, computer literate individuals who are capable of working as part of a small team and can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. The website is a rapidly growing and dynamic part of the company and will provide an excellent opportunity to develop and progress within our company. As part of a small team, you will be crucial to the future success of the eCommerce side of the shop. Shop Floor Sales Assistants We also have vacancies for full and part time sales assistants in our busy store. Ideally we are looking for individuals with previous outdoor retail or customer service experience with an interest in climbing or outdoor pursuits. To be able to provide the standard of service expected by our customers, you will have to demonstrate high levels of knowledge about current outdoor products. The sales positions demand that you are a sales oriented, customer focussed individual with a proven track record in outdoor retail sales. We are a small organisation and all the positions offered requires employees willing to be flexible about their work and assist in other areas of the business if required. In return for the above we offer an excellent rate of pay together with staff uniform and a generous staff discount. For an application form and further details contact Nick on 015394 32297 or email: nick@climbers-shop.com
Sorry but previous applicants need not apply. The closing date for all applications is Sunday 6th February 2010
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Quick report on the conditions....
11/01/2010 09:19:00
 The following was emailed in by Joe, our Manager and I thought it might interest you if you're thinking of heading up into the fells;
"...Up early and did North and South gulley (the two gullies on Hen Crag on the back of Wetherlam). Very very powdery - like trudging through sugar no consolodation in the gully at all. Not many pictures as I dropped the camera on the ascent and recovered in the walk out! Doh! Weather dry but very very windy - spindrift everywhere...
However, The grade 4 waterfall on the right of Tilberthwaite gulley as you look up the gulley looks fantastic - way beyond my ability but Bry/Steve/Shaun/Mick might like a punt. Can't remeber its name but as a structure it looks fab. Also there was ice forming on the some of the side routes to where we were today..." As a coincidental addition, Nick and I were up on Wetherlam (via Lad Stones) over the weekend and the conditions were perfect - the snow was consolidated and crunchy and on the summit most of the spindrift had been blown clear which made walking much easier. In general, as Joe found, it looks like the tough conditions are to be found in the gullies where the powder is collecting. Ridges tend to be a bit more packed making negotiating them easier. Bry and Helen were up in Scotland for the past week so we will hopefully get a report from them as well. (Post edit: The temperatures have risen over the last 24 hours and it's starting to sleet today. It should still be falling as snow higher up but the ground level snow is definitely melting. If this continues it might mean that we get a bit more freeze/thaw action in those gullies which could bring them more into condition - at the moment, your best bet is to head up the south easterly facing ones as these are currently facing the wind and will be a bit more scoured) Rich
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Exceptional winter conditions on the Lake District fells
09/01/2010 16:45:00
Its pretty obvious to everyone that this winter has been exceptionally cold, with much more snow than we'd usually expect. All this white stuff means the Lakes district fells are at their wintry best. 
As you would expect, winter walking conditions are excellent at the minute, probably the best they've been for many, many years as the high pressure has meant clear blue skys and stunning views. If you are planning to go walking on the fells though an ice axe and crampons are essential, not an optional extra. Winter climbing wise - there are plenty of low level ice routes in condition. Higher level gullies and snow routes haven't had much in the way of freeze/thaw due to persistent freezing temperatures over the last couple of weeks, but most routes are now starting to come into condition. Popular routes are going to be very busy though, so go early or late to avoid queuing. We'll bring you some more in depth winter climbing/walking reports soon, when our staff have got out to play.
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