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Weekend Weather - let it snow let it snow...

Well, we haven't done this for a while but we thought this week would be a perfect opportunity to resurrect the article as we go into Christmas week and the cold weather has put in an appearance. Have you got a fiver on a white Christmas? You might be quids in if you do! Saturday Friday night should...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 12-18-2009
Business As Usual

As we posted on Sunday, we are having a refurbishment this week of the front of the shop. It will open it up a lot more and allow people to actually get around the counter without having to get up close and personal to whoever is being served! We also regularly had comments about how intimidating the...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 11-03-2009
Courier Deliveries Continue

Following the announcement that there will be further Royal Mail strikes this week, we have decided to continue shipping all orders out via courier. Although there is technically no strike on at the moment, there is still a fairly sizable backlog for them to clear and so orders will still be delayed...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 10-27-2009
This Weekends Weather

I am getting a distinct feeling of de ja vu today with the weather report - I might aswell tell you to go back and read last weeks blog post. As is the norm at the moment, we are in for a mixture of sunshine and showers over the next couple of days. Saturday : It looks like there is a big front coming...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-31-2009
This Weekends Weather

I am getting a distinct feeling of de ja vu today with the weather report - I might aswell tell you to go back and read last weeks blog post. As is the norm at the moment, we are in for a mixture of sunshine and showers over the next couple of days. Saturday : It looks like there is a big front coming...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-31-2009
The Weekend Weather and a Spot of Advice

Another week of slightly dodgy summer weather rolls by - lots of warm rain. This has prompted a few people to pop into the shop and ask about the breathability of their waterproofs. If you're out at this time of year, and it's raining, you are often in for a soggy experience, and that's not...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-24-2009
Mark's Starting Early Again

Well after Mark's inforced early start yesterday, it looks like he has decided to repeat the excercise today. Having finished his sections early yesterday (see previous post) and therefore getiing his head down early, he got up bright and early this morning and got going - I say 'morning'...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-13-2009
South West Coast Path Mission - Update 3

Like many outdoor activites, ultra distance running can be very weather dependant, always looking for the break in the storm, or the predicted fine period that will enable you to get a good few miles under your belt. Well that's exactly what this weekend has thrown up. Looking ahead at the weather...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-13-2009
Mark Barnes attempts to break the South West Coastal Path record

Our very own Mark Barnes, deputy manager of the Climbers Shop, will be setting off on Friday 10th July on his attempt to break the solo time record for completing the South West Coastal Path. The South West Coastal Path covers some 630 miles (1014 km) and runs right around the South West Coast from Minehead...

Posted to Climbers Shop News and Information (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-09-2009
Ready, Steady, TWITTER

You can now follow your favorite shop (that's us) on Twitter . If you happen to be a Twitterite, Twittee, Twitterer, or just a Twit then log on to and follow our posts to keep yourswelf updated in the latest comings and goings of the Climbers Shop and the Lake District in general. If you don't...

Posted to Climbers Shop Official Blog (Weblog) by tcsh on 07-07-2009

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