Sunday 18th August 2019 - Ambleside
Join us on a guided walk around the classic Fairfield Horseshoe in your finest Retro Outdoor clothing from fashion era’s that some suggest should best be forgotten. Dig out those Ron Hill’s, dust off those Troll Jesters, give your Karrimor Hot Ice rucksack an airing and let your Berghaus Asgard Jacket roam the fells once more as we celebrate 60 years since opening our doors as THE first outdoor equipment shop in Ambleside.
Since Frank Davies first opened our Ambleside shop in 1956 clothing and equipment has taken a space age leap in design and technology resulting in a bamboozling spectrum of quality and price. Come and take a walk with our staff, owners, mountain instructors and trade representatives to discover what the differences are, what goes on behind the scenes and why buying well and buying once is likely to save you money and possibly the planet in the long run.
Our friends at Mountain Equipment have been applying their expedition expertise to hillwalking clothing and equipment since 1961 working at the forefront of innovation, striving to make the very best equipment in the world. They will be providing some great prizes for the following fun competition categories so dig out that old gear and join in the fun on what proves to be a unique and memorable day!
Equipment from any era and any brand is welcome (although please bring modern equivalents if they are no longer waterproof etc so you can enjoy your day whatever the weather).
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Route: Fairfield Horseshoe (12 miles, intermediate level) with a low level option out towards Coniston if the weather is foul.
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Meet at shop: 9.00 for 9:30 start
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Return: tbc
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Prizes for:
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Oldest Boots
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Oldest piece of ME Equipment
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Oldest Rucsack
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Most outrageously coloured piece of outdoor clothing
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Best Retro Packed Lunch
Please note: Tickets won’t be posted but should be collected from the shop or on the day of the event itself. Please select the Click and Collect option for our Ambleside shop, at the checkout.