Outdoor insightoutdoor-insight.co.uk - in association with - FRESH news stories & everything Outdoors! - Sports Insight
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
outdoor insight
FRESH news stories & everything Outdoors!
PREPARATIONS IN
outdoor-insight.co.uk
FULL SWING P17
VANGO COLLABORATES RUN FOR THE
WITH NATIONAL TRUST P19 ARCTIC P21
in association with
www.outdoor-insight.co.uk
www.sports-insight.co.uk
HYPRO 1.2_SPORTS INSIGHT 10/02/2020 17:09 Page 1 TARGET DRY 1.2_SPORTS INSIGHT 10/09/2019 10:00 Page 1
OUTDOOR INSIGHT
15
Olympic medallist Keri-anne Payne signs on with dryrobe SURFING
Dryrobe have announced two- Since retiring in 2017,
ENGLAND JUNIOR
time World Champion and Keri-anne has switched her TEAM GET FIRST
Olympic silver medallist Keri- attention to swimming coaching.
anne Payne as their latest brand Alongside her husband David EVER SPONSOR
ambassador. Carry, another former Olympic dryrobe, producers of the
Having represented team GB swimmer, the couple formed world’s most advanced
for 12 years, Keri-anne’s success Triscape, a scheme to help change robe, have announced
helped to raise the profile of open inspire more people to get into a new partnership with
water swimming in the UK and now swimming. Surfing England that sees
having teamed up with dryrobe, Speaking about the new them become the official
she hopes to inspire more people partnership with dryrobe, Keri- sponsor of the English Junior
to take the plunge and try it for anne said: “My passion will surf team.
themselves. always be in the open water and It is hoped to aid the
Keri-anne’s credentials as a I love finding new ways to enjoy development of young
first-class swimmer standout it, especially in the cold! When English surfers, helping them
from just 15 years old when she dryrobe asked me to join the reach their full potential.
broke the British junior 800-metre team it was a no brainer because As the first time that the
freestyle record. In 2006, Keri- it’s already an integral part of my England Juniors have had
anne switched her focus from the routine and kit bag (and should their own sponsor, the team
pool to the open water, winning a be part of every open water thrilled to welcome Keri-anne can’t wait for her to be a part will now have access to top
silver medal for Great Britain in the swimmers too!). I also really to team dryrobe. Her passion of. Everyone here is excited level coaching, support staff
inaugural 10k Open Water Swim at love how much time dryrobe for open water swimming and to be working with Keri-anne and training plans as they
the 2008 Olympic Games. As well are putting in to ensuring they enthusiasm for getting people into as she helps to inspire the prepare to compete in events
as competing in both the 2012 and remain sustainable with a range the sport makes Keri-anne the next generation of open water throughout 2020 and beyond,
2016 Olympic Games, Keri-anne of eco-friendly products.” perfect fit for dryrobe. We’ve got swimmers.” including the 2022 Youth
also went on to win World honours dryrobe Founder and Director, some really interesting projects To find out more about Olympics in Dakar, Senegal,
in the 10k both in 2009 and 2011. Gideon Bright added: “I’m lined up for this year that we dryrobe, visit www.dryrobe.com where Surfing will make its
debut.
To announce the
partnership, dryrobe joined
Montane secures Inverleith LLP investment the English Junior squad in
training at the Wave, Bristol,
to deliver their official Team
Montane, the UK outdoor JAKE DOXAT, MONTANE’S England dryrobe gear. In
clothing and accessories MANAGING DIRECTOR developing the next
company founded over 25 years generation of elite English
ago, has received investment surfers, the Wave will be a
from Edinburgh-based game-changing facility,
specialist consumer brand allowing athletes and
investor Inverleith LLP, which coaches to perfect their skills
has secured a majority stake in and analyse performance in
the company. the state-of-the-art Wave
Montane has established itself pool.
as the leading European specialist Ben Powis, Commercial
brand of lightweight, breathable and Operations Director for
outdoor clothing and equipment Surfing England said: “It’s no
for fast-paced mountain sports. exaggeration to say our
Established in 1993, Montane partnership with dryrobe is a
focuses on serving committed game changer for the Junior
and highly active hillwalkers, team. We have our sights set
mountaineers, climbers and trail on the Dakar 2022 Youth
runners. Its range has steadily Olympics and the support
expanded to encompass a broad the distribution of its specialist new owner who recognises continuing to contribute to from dryrobe means we can
range of outerwear, mid and base fast-paced mountain sport products the strength of Montane’s Montane’s growth as a Board put structured training plans
layers, legwear, backpacks and both in the UK and internationally, differentiated position, who shares Director.” in place, bring in top class
accessories for both men and with a sharpened focus on product the company’s values and beliefs Following the majority sale to coaching and support staff,
women, with its products sold both development in this rapidly growing and who has the consumer and Inverleith LLP, after a period of and take full advantage of the
in the UK and internationally. market. commercial expertise to help steer transition, Doxat will step back amazing facilities at The
It targets, specifically, the Jake Doxat, Montane’s Managing the company to its next level of from the day-to-day management Wave.”
high-performance segments of Director, said: “I am delighted to growth. of the company, while remaining dryrobe Founder and
the outdoor markets, with a focus have secured Inverleith LLP as the “I am confident that Montane a minority shareholder, Board Director Gideon Bright
on consumers who connect with majority investor into Montane. will continue its positive Director and focusing on a new added: “The pool of talent in
Montane’s ‘Further. Faster.’ mantra. After over two decades at the momentum under its new role as a global brand ambassador junior surfing right now is
Montane prides itself on the helm, it is time to hand over the and complementary majority for the company. amazing and we’re confident
quality and innovation of its high- reins of Montane to a passionate shareholder. I look forward to Paul Skipworth, Inverleith that backing this incredible
DRYROBE X SURFING ENGLAND. PICTURE CREDIT: TOM YOUNG
performance technical outdoor LLP Managing Partner, said: “I team of surfers can make a
clothing and equipment. The am delighted to see Montane join real difference in helping
company, based in Ashington the Inverleith family of consumer them achieve their potential.
in the North of England, enjoys brands. Consumers in this area The future of English surfing
endorsements from professionals are seeking brands with heritage, is looking very bright and
within the fast-paced mountain authenticity and credibility; we’re so proud to be a part of
sport environment, as well as brands that are both highly it.”
being the British Mountaineering functional, yet also attractively
Council’s recommended clothing designed. Montane fits these
and pack partner. requirements as a company and
The company is also headline brand that has been built steadily
sponsor of a number of globally over the last 25 years and has
recognised events such as the Tor become recognised and admired
des Géants, The Montane Lakeland within this environment. We look
100, The Montane Yukon Arctic forward to enabling an even wider
Ultra and The Montane Spine Race, audience to engage with Montane
some of the most challenging and in the UK and internationally,
famous ultra events in the world. helping them to fuel their passion
The investment from Inverleith for outdoor sports with a ‘Further.
LLP will see the company expand Faster.’ mindset.”
www.outdoor-insight.co.uk
www.sports-insight.co.uk
IRONMAN page_SPORTS INSIGHT 21/02/2020 11:07 Page 1
New Spring/Summer
2020 Collections
available in selected
Boots stores and
online at:
fostergrant.co.uk
OUTDOOR INSIGHT
17
PREPARATIONS ARE IN FULL SWING
OutDoor by ISPO 2020: Significant improvement thanks to industry feedback
P
reparations in Munich for the concept in the run-up to the get an additional presentation to sports retailers and buyers at
second OutDoor by ISPO are premiere, we sought close contact opportunity in the adjacent hall. no additional cost and also make
in full progress. ISPO.com with the industry at all levels, both This way we create a connection appointments on site directly in
talked to Markus Hefter, Exhibiton through our Advisory Board and between inside and outside. the system. The tool is currently
Group Director of OutDoor by expanded network and through available in eight languages.
ISPO and ISPO Munich, about our partner, the European Outdoor How do you increase
feedback from the industry and Group. All in all, the feedback for the quality and Will visitors and
how this is being incorporated the first event was very positive, internationality of exhibitors again have
into the planning for 2020. but of course - as with every the trade visitors? the opportunity to
With 1,018 exhibitors and more new project - there were also The quality of the trade visitors in stay overnight at the
than 22,000 trade visitors, OutDoor numerous suggestions for specific 2019 was very good. Over 80 per camping site this year?
by ISPO 2019 celebrated a successful improvements. We are very happy cent of the more than 22,000 visitors Yes, this year we will again set
premiere in Munich. A new concept about the varied feedback, because MARKUS HEFTER, EXHIBITON GROUP
DIRECTOR ISPO MUNICH AND OUTDOOR
stated in the official visitor survey, up a camping site within close
and an extensive supporting only then do we know what moves BY ISPO AT MESSE MÜNCHEN conducted by Messe München, proximity to the exhibition halls.
programme turned Europe's people and how we can improve. We IMAGE CREDIT: MESSE MÜNCHEN that they had decision-making In our eyes, it serves not only as an
largest outdoor trade fair into a are now in the direct implementation authority in their professional alternative to a hotel, but also as a
comprehensive experience platform. of the corresponding measures. areas without reducing the beautiful, capacity. In order to further increase meeting place for the industry. The
Eighty-seven per cent of all airy ambience. At the same time, we the quality and quantity of the proximity to the bathing lake in
visitors to OutDoor by ISPO 2019 What do the optimised promote a more even visitor flow. visitors, and to make better use Riemer Park was already very well
described their visit to the event as hall layout and new of the potential of international received last year. This summer,
"good" to "excellent" according to planning of the outside Will the outdoor area distribution networks, we expanded the trade fair campers can look
official market research conducted area look like? and the atrium be used our “Altogether to Munich” forward to additional and improved
by Messe München. Feedback from The generous distribution of the the same as last year? invitation and matchmaking tool. gender-specific sanitary facilities,
the industry shows that OutDoor exhibition space across nine halls The location of the Outside Our exhibitors can activate their an optimised catering offer and
has arrived in Munich. The goal and the outdoor exhibition area, the Exhibition Area adjacent to Hall own dealer network, subsidiaries or extended green areas for tents.
for the second edition in 2020, to very wide central aisles and open B6 proved to be less than ideal. distributors with just a few clicks For a cosy end of the evening we
be held on June 28-July 1, is to stand design provided the desired The area was too much separated via the online-based invitation also set up a central fireplace. It is
optimise the format and improve it relaxed marketplace atmosphere from the main events in the halls tool. With "Altogether to Munich", expected that it will be possible to
in a customer-oriented manner. last year. Subjectively, however, and the outdoor feeling, with the exhibitors may send four-day tickets book the site from March onwards.
Markus Hefter, Exhibition some exhibitors were under the exception of the evening events, did
Group Director of OutDoor by impression that there were fewer not really come up. Our new concept
ISPO and ISPO Munich, explains visitors on the floor than actually provides an integrated outdoor area
which specific adjustments the attended. In addition, the flow of in the atrium between the A and
industry can look forward to. visitors in the C-halls of the site B halls. This is then divided into
was not entirely satisfying for us. a relaxation zone, an activation
How did the industry For 2020, we are optimising the hall zone and two party zones. A central
react to the premiere layout. We will only occupy the A HangOut area is complemented by
of OutDoor by ISPO? and B halls with access to the atrium. activity-based areas that encourage
Have you received any The central aisles will be made a participation - for example with
direct feedback? little narrower. This means that we the integration of slacklines.
As we had already done when gain more exhibition space in each Exhibitors who present themselves
developing the OutDoor by ISPO hall and make better use of niche in this area with their booking
“Our exhibitors can activate their own dealer network, subsidiaries or distributors
with just a few clicks via the online-based invitation tool”
www.outdoor-insight.co.uk
www.sports-insight.co.uk
outdoor hub www.sports-insight.co.uk Sports Insight
The place to source all your products and services
@Outdoorinsightuk @SportsInsightHub
Support steps New CamelBak Pivot ODLO Fast & Light Alipne Packable
forward Featuring recycled materials, the Roll Top
Pivot is made from 50 per cent repurposed
Small and quick to pack, super light and
extremely functional – Odlo’s outdoor
Down Gilet
Launching now…the new Provision 4. This Packable Gilet is packed
materials! A stylish design and versatile performance line FLI (Fast & Light)
A mild-to-moderate guidance shoe and it with RDS certified Down and
features, it makes a great commuter prepares outdoor enthusiasts for anything
exemplifies technical support in running boasts a water repellent outer! The
backpack. It weighs just 340g yet offers the weather throws at them while hitting the
shoes through the dynamic arch feature, Alpine gilet is perfect for outdoor
space for everything you need including a trail. Incredibly lightweight, the FLI 2.5L
Innovarch. Unique to Altra, Innovarch uses adventures, whatever the weather.
secure zippered essentials pocket and an Jacket is the perfect packable companion for
proprioception to help slow down pronation expandable bottle pocket. outdoor adventures.
and neutralise your step cycle – this feature
only engages when you need it without
interrupting your natural stride.
Embrace the space.
0161 366 5020 0116 234 4611 07581741799 028 9079 0588
sales@ronhill.com customer.services@burton-mccall.com James.Clark@odlo.com sales@targetdry.com
www.altrafootwear.co.uk www.camelbak.co.uk Odlo.com www.macinasac.com
A match for winter Perfect for small Comfort, durability Lightweight and
The British Isles winter weather is no
match for the Women’s Extrem 5000
families and breathability comfortable
The Portree 500 is an easy pitch, three- The Frontier Women's Pant is an all-round, The Gemini is a lightweight, and comfortable
Vented Waterproof Jacket. Sleet, blizzards poled tunnel tent that features a side entry high performance Soft Shell pant for active two-layer, HydroDRY jacket. It boasts mesh
and driving rain, it’s a tough barrier for all, door and full stand up height living space. use on technical terrain. Combining 175g and taffeta combination lining for active
thanks to totally waterproof, three-layer Clear windows allow light to pour into the and 275g EXOLITE fabric these pants comfort; grown on, fully adjustable hood
GORE-TEX, with reinforced areas to protect spacious porch area, with Vango's lights out offer comfort, durability and breathability with a wired peak and roll away feature and a
the jacket from rock and rucksack abrasion. bedroom area ensuring a darkened space for when moving fast in alpine terrain. An double storm flap over centre front zip. Other
The adjustable hood is designed to fit better sleep in the great outdoors. This tent entirelyre-engineered fit block is combined features include two hand pockets, hook and
comfortably over your head with or without is perfect for small families, couples, friends, with essential mountain features such as loop tabbed inner pocket, adjustable cuffs
a climbing helmet. weekend camps and festivals. integrated venting pockets and reinforced and drawcord adjustable hem.
kick strips.
www.berghaus.com www.vango.co.uk www.mountain-equipment.co.uk www.sprayway.com
@Outdoorinsightuk
OUTDOOR INSIGHT
19
SPARTAN ENTERS TRAIL RUNNING SNUGPAK
EMBRACES NEW
Spartan, the world’s leading The inaugural Spartan UK MANUFACTURING
extreme wellness and trail season will unfold in some of
endurance brand, is entering the nation's most breath-taking INITIATIVE
the UK trail running market landscapes, beginning on June Snugpak, the UK’s leading
for the first time in its latest 21, 2020, at the Glanusk Estate, in sleeping bag and insulated
push to expand and innovate its the heart of the Black Mountains, clothing manufacturer,
fitness footprint. fittingly followed by a 10k at has decided to take a
For the 2020 season, Spartan ‘Spartan’s UK home’, Marston radical new approach to
will host 10k and Half-Marathon Lodge, on July 12. Each event will its operational practices.
trail events at two of its most scenic feature stretches of rugged terrain This will result in an
venues; Glanusk Estate, Wales, and and natural obstacles, such as river increase in productivity
Marston Lodge, Midlands. crossings, scrambles, log hops and and employee satisfaction
Joe De Sena, Spartan Founder technical single-track that define a across the board, while
and CEO, said: “Following the traditional trail race. The races will also reducing Snugpak’s
successful 2019 launch of Spartan coincide with Spartan’s Obstacle carbon footprint.
Trail in five countries, we’re excited Course Race (OCR) race weekends, After several months of
to expand our experience and bringing the electric atmosphere of successful trials, Snugpak
community by introducing the the brand’s event festival to the trail is taking the progressive
growing sport of trail running to running community. step of embracing the
our event line-up in the UK. The The UK trail launch follows opportunities provided by
ancient Spartans were known to the recent announcement of working a four-day week. As
run on the mountainous trails of the 2020 “Spartan Trail World a manufacturing company,
Sparta, so it’s a natural extension of Championship,” a series of six and Trail Lead, said: “As we season couldn’t be more suited, the traditional short day on
our brand as we work to motivate trail running events across the continue to grow as a brand, it is offering spectacular views, varied a Friday leads to a distinct
people everywhere to step outside globe, which combine to cover vital that we add more products terrain and natural obstacles drop in productivity, not
of their comfort zones and learn four continents and a $270,000 to support this expansion and in abundance. I look forward to mention the extra costs
there’s no limit to what they can USD prize purse. The series is the decision to branch out into to integrating the passionate and environmental impact
achieve. Spartan Trail in the UK part of the brand's bid to bring the world of trail was an easy community of trail runners into of commuting, heating and
will provide a new opportunity for new experiences to its racers and one, with trail running’s values our Spartan UK family, while lighting for only part of a day.
existing racers while offering the achieve its worldwide mission to of transformation, resilience also showcasing the epic sport of With this in mind, and
trail running community an event transform 100 million lives. and self-belief aligning closely trail and its endless physical and backed up with evidence
like they have never experienced Karl Allsop, Spartan UK and with ours. The two venues that mental benefits to our regular of overall increased
before.” Ireland Director of Production feature in our inaugural trail Spartans.” production and employee
satisfaction, the company
will change working hours
to fall between 8am-5.30pm,
Vango announces eco-friendly camping Monday to Thursday, with
effect from April 3, 2020.
Darren Burrell, Sales
collaboration with the National Trust
Director, said: “Based
on independent and
government studies,
including Sweden’s six-hour
Vango, the UK’s leading workday experiments, many
camping and outdoor companies in the UK and
equipment brand, and Europe’s abroad are starting to rethink
largest conservation charity the traditional working week,
are launching a recycled to increase productivity
plastic camping collection, and enhance employee
including eco-friendly satisfaction through a
tents and sleeping bags. better work-life balance.
Made from a new Sentinel Eco “Those companies which
fabric incorporating recycled have already taken the leap
PET plastic bottles, salvaged from in reducing working hours or
waterways, streets and landfill, days have seen a reduction
the tents use a minimum of 69 in sick days, improved staff
plastic bottles for the three sleeper morale and increased output.
Devon tent, through to 302 plastic That’s certainly what we’ve
bottles for the six sleeper Antrim found during our trial period
In the first year of release, it and what has ultimately
is projected that the National convinced us of the business
Trust camping collection will case, our team were never in
repurpose almost 295,000 PET any doubt it was a great idea!”
plastic bottles. The sleeping bags Disruption to customers
in the National Trust collection Vango will contribute a minimum introduces the opportunity for Trust, added: “We are delighted to will be minimal as most sales
feature a 100 per cent recycled of £10,000 to the National Trust, our sustainability conscious have collaborated with Vango on activity takes place earlier
filling made from used plastic to help fund conservation projects campers to use great kit which this eco-friendly collection. We in the week and the focus
bottles that are reprocessed and in England, Wales and Northern offers the trusted Vango know that the more connected on despatching orders by
turned into a polyester fill. Ireland, so that future generations performance while recycling people feel with nature the Thursday will be positive.
Rarely seen in the industry, can enjoy the places, we as a some of the plastic bottle waste more likely they are to care There will be no facilities
the tents and sleeping bag are nation, love to experience. we see impacting our planet. for it. Camping is probably the to accept deliveries on a
patterned with a striking oak leaf The industry leading collection “The outdoors is vital, not closest anyone can get to nature, Friday (the last working
repeat print. Carved into the first was launched at the Caravan, just for our enjoyment, but to therefore this collaboration was Friday, March 27).
built property the charity took into Camping and Motorhome Show the future of our planet. That’s an obvious one for us. Alongside
its care in 1896, Alfriston Clergy in 2020 at the NEC, Birmingham. why this collaboration with the offering supporters the chance
East Sussex, the oak leaf continues Three tents, the Devon 300, National Trust seemed fitting, to buy these tents for their own
to be instantly recognisable, and an Cumbria 500 and Antrim Air to invest the time and effort into adventures, we are also setting
obvious choice for the collection. 600XL, as well as two styles of researching new ways of tent up pre-pitch camping options in
The collaboration with the sleeping bag, the Gwent and fabric construction aligned with some of our National Trust tent
National Trust celebrates the Surrey, featured at the NEC. the need for all of us to be more campsites. These include Wasdale
organisations’ shared passion for Rob Birrell, Vango’s Marketing environmentally conscious.” in the Lake District, Dolaucothi
enjoying and caring for the great Director said: “We are very excited Clare Brown, Head of Brand in Wales - the location of the only
outdoors. Through sales of the to collaborate with the National Licensing and Commercial gold mine in the Trust’s care - and
National Trust camping collection, Trust. This new collection Development for the National Highertown Farm in Cornwall.
www.outdoor-insight.co.uk
www.sports-insight.co.uk
OUTDOOR INSIGHT
20
GLORIOUS FEELING
STARING DOWN THE BEAST
Kayaker Dane Jackson tells the story behind his breathtaking 134-foot descent
down the Salto del Maule waterfall in Chile, the second highest in history
T
he reigning ICF canoe Maule four years ago, it's the safety, and it was a dream drop of did stay in my boat as I popped and realised it was the tallest
freestyle world champion most obsessed I've been with a mine, so I knew there was nothing up, I ended up coming out of my drop I had done, maybe I would
grew up travelling the USA waterfall - constantly looking else I'd rather be doing then. boat after which does take away have been more nervous or
in an RV with his family, getting at photos and videos trying to from it being a perfect descent as hesitant. I would have still had
homeschooled by his mother and make up my mind on it. It looks Can you describe the I wasn't able to simply just paddle a great line, but I might not have
chasing kayaking competitions so perfect and the location is feeling on the edge, just as away from the drop. That being had the same confidence.
with his father, Eric Jackson, an breathtaking, but there were you are about to drop? said, with a drop of that power and
Olympic paddler and founder of a lot of question marks on the It's hard to describe as it happens height, how things turned out is Do you ever want to try and
the company Jackson Kayaks. depth, which is what mainly so fast but, more than anything, still a win for me. Though things beat Tyler Bradt's 189-foot
The 26-year-old, who has now stopped me from committing to it's the moment where everything could have gone a bit better, with Palouse Falls world record?
completed six waterfalls that are at go see it. When I got a message kind of snaps into place for me. waterfalls of that size, things I wouldn't call it a pursuit,
least 100-feet high, has spent the in January showing a good clip It's where it's time to see if the lip could go much worse so I am although I'm sure there is one
last decade travelling the planet in of it, I knew it was time to see it acts like you imagined, or react stoked on how it all turned out. out there somewhere. It's going
search of new places to freestyle for myself and make the call. properly if not. It also is the most to be hard to find a drop as
kayak as well as dominating the glorious feeling coming over that Is it the most adrenaline perfect as Palouse. If I find it,
competition scene since he won the How do you prepare yourself blind horizon and then staring spiking kayaking and the opportunity presents
Whitewater Grand Prix in 2011. mentally for something as down the beast because most experience that you have itself, maybe I'll take a look but
Here is what the Tennessee scary as the waterfall drop? waterfalls you get water in your ever undertaken? I'm not on the hunt as I have got
native had to say after his latest The biggest thing is making face and realistically only have It definitely was one of my lots of other things I want do.
adventure feat shocked the world: sure to cover all the bases from clear vision as you are coming over greatest experiences. I wouldn't
the line itself, to what could the lip. That's the moment you necessarily say it was another level What new kayak places are
How much research went go wrong and where to have remember most and Maule was of adrenaline considering I still had you looking to explore for
into identifying this safety, and then have an internal the greatest I've ever experienced. to focus on what I had done before. the remainder of this year?
particular waterfall, and discussion on whether or not I also didn't know the height as I I just touched down for a two-
what makes it so special? I have 100 per cent confidence Did everything go to plan, wanted to wait until after I ran it to month trip in Indonesia where
Whenever there's a moment where in hitting the line. By covering or were there things measure it. I wanted to wait until myself and a few friends plan
you get shown a waterfall that all of that, feeling 100 per cent that went wrong? after because, by looking at it, I felt to try and run a bunch of new
hasn't been done, or you come on the line, as well as preparing In the end, everything from the lip, it looked a similar height to what waterfalls and sections. Beyond
across a photo, it always sparks for what could happen and to my line, to the hit at the bottom I have done before. Everything Indonesia, I'm not very good
something that makes you have to accepting that, it allows me to went as perfectly as I could have made me really confident in doing at planning ahead. My goal for
answer the question; is it possible? make sure I am doing it for the ever imagined. Unfortunately, the line right, which allowed me this year is to try to break my
I've been shown drops before, right reasons. For Maule the line after I hit, my skirt came off filling to do exactly what I needed to do. usual routine, check out new
but when I was shown Salto del looked amazing, there was solid my boat with water. Although I If I had measured it beforehand places and find first descents.
How proud are you that
DANE JACKSON POSES FOR A you have overcome
PORTRAIT AFTER DROPPING THE SALTO
DEL MAULE 134-FOOT WATERFALL, THE hearing difficulties to
SECOND GREATEST KAYAK DESCENT, excel in your sport?
ON THE SALTE MAULE RIVER IN CHILE
PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT:
I wouldn't say there was much
COREY RICH/RED BULL CONTENT POOL to overcome as there isn't much
auditory stuff I can't pick up or
need to pick up. Beyond maybe
not being able to hear what the
plan for the next day is at the
campfire, there's not a whole lot
of disadvantages. If anything, it's
an advantage as I am able to read
lips, which means I can understand
what someone is saying from across
the river when describing what's
coming up or what the plan is.
© Red Bull Media House
@Outdoorinsightuk
OUTDOOR INSIGHT
21
Wainwrights film has been launched SHERPA ADVENTURE
A new film telling the
GEAR LAUNCHES SCHOOL
story of ultra-runner Paul
Tierney’s incredible 214-
DAYS PROGRAMME
peak Wainwrights record Sherpa Adventure Gear has support these children allowing
has been launched. taken its ongoing mission them to remain in primary
The inov-8 ambassador to provide education and education and transition to
completed the 328-mile employment in Nepal to the secondary school, thereby
challenge in June 2019, next level by launching a new helping them to keep out of
summiting all 214 of Alfred give back campaign with the child labour and marriage and
Wainwright’s Lake District target of providing 10 million hopefully onto exciting and
peaks in a new record time school days by 2030. prosperous life choices.
of six days, six hours and five Toby Davies, Sales and Brand “When people have the
minutes. Manager of Sherpa Adventure knowledge and skills they need
Paul ascended 36,000m Gear Europe, said: “Primary to succeed, we all benefit which
(the equivalent of four school education in Nepal is is why our brand ethos is to
times up Mount Everest), free so enrolment is high, but so encourage a life of learning and
battled sleep deprivation is drop out. Often the materials adventure.”
and conquered all manner needed for a successful Sherpa Adventure Gear was
of weather conditions on education – books, writing set up in 2003 by Tashi Sherpa.
his way to beating Steve materials and so on – have to It employs over 1,500 locals, the
Birkinshaw’s previous record be provided by the family. In a majority of whom are women
by almost seven hours. country where the average daily who would previously not have
The film, by Dave income is $2, this often proves had the opportunity of paid
MacFarlane (dmtwo.media), too much. employment. From technical
tells the story of Paul’s epic “We have partnered with clothing and outdoor adventure
running adventure over the charity Room to Read gear, to handcrafted knitwear
England’s highest peaks – a beautiful Lake District in all its him over different sections of who provide teacher training, and travel kit, this is a small
story that gripped not only glory.” the route. materials and environments to brand with a big heart.
running communities but Paul followed a similar route The Windermere-based
also the wider sporting world. to Steve, who spent months 36-year-old, who used inov-8
Paul Tierney – Running mapping out what he believed to kit – including new graphene-
The Wainwrightsis screened be the quickest, continuous on- grip shoes – during the
on inov-8’s YouTube channel. foot route over the 214 peaks that attempt, finished the challenge
For full details visit www. featured in Alfred Wainwright’s wearing the Ambleside
inov-8.com/paul-tierney- iconic seven-volume pictorial Athletics Club vest of his
running-wainwrights guide to the Lakeland fells. friend and team-mate Chris
Paul said “Dave has done The Irish-born running coach Stirling, who passed away in
a superb job with the film. It and ex-policeman slept, albeit 2019. Paul ran in memory of
highlights what a huge team briefly, in a van at road crossings, Chris and has so far raised
effort it took to beat Steve’s with groups of runners taking £35,000 for the charity MIND
record and also shows off our it in turns to pace and navigate UK via this page
The North Face presents: Run For The Arctic
In November last year, The
North Face Athlete, Pau Capell,
took on his most ambitious
project yet, running 250km
through the Arctic to raise
awareness of climate change
and the disastrous impact it’s
having on our planet.
Facing sub-zero temperatures,
fierce winds and snow-covered
trails, Pau began his journey in Alta,
Norway – way above the Arctic The North Face sought the POW Europe Coordinator
circle – finishing in the small port help of renowned glaciologist Brita Staal spent her first living
of Nordkapp. Even in the extreme and Protect Our Winters Europe years in Alta, knowing exactly
conditions, the 2019 UTMB winner
covered the 250km in a staggering
board member, Dr Heidi Sevestre,
to better understand the impact
how harsh the conditions that Pau
experienced can be. Snowsport Scotland
five days.
For Pau, this distance was
significant. After seeing the effects
climate change is having on the
fragile Arctic ecosystem and the
global challenges it’s likely to
Staal added : “The importance
of spreading awareness on the
impacts of climate change is
partners with Ellis Brigham
of climate change first-hand during
long days spent in the mountains,
create.
Dr Heidi Sevestre, said: “We
growing by the hour, and it is
imporant that we use our voices
Mountain Sports
he knew he wanted to help raise are tightly connected to the Arctic across all our global communities For the next two years, Ellis since opening our first store in
awareness of the issue. So, when and we know that if we do not act and walks of life to call for action. Brigham Mountain Sports will Aviemore back in the 80’s. This
he learned of shocking research now, the Arctic could increase in We hope Pau can ignite true climate be the official sponsor of the sponsorship enables us to help
showing polar bears are being temperature by about five to ten action through this project.” Snowsport Scotland Park and develop the freestyle scene at
forced to travel up to 250km extra degrees by the end of the century. To support Pau’s project, The Pipe Performance Team plus both pro and grassroots level.”
to find food to survive, his project This means the sea level may rise North Face will offset all carbon the Triple Crown Freestyle Trafford Wilson, Snowsport
was born. much faster, heat waves could emissions produced during the tour which takes part in three Scotland’s CEO, added: “Our
Pau said: “When I first arrived in become more frequent or other expedition and will carry on environments; indoor snow, dry aims and objectives are clearly
Norway the cold really surprised extreme events will occur that will doing so for all of our athletes’ slope and mountain. aligned, and we look forward
me. It was daunting to think I would directly affect us. expeditions. Mark Brigham said: “Ellis to working with such a great
run 50km a day in such conditions. “What’s important to understand To watch Pau’s first ever winter Brigham Mountain Sports has organisation to help grow Park
But I believe it’s important to is that we are the main cause of project and learn how you can offset a long history of supporting and Pipe participation across
experience new places and take climate change, which means we your carbon footprint through their and developing snow sports in Scotland and to help more of
time to appreciate new challenges. are the main solution. So today, partner Protect Our Winters, visit Scotland including the National our best athletes perform on the
Two years ago, when I learned every action we take on a daily basis www.thenorthface.co.uk or follow Freeride Championships and world stage. Members can enjoy
about the research, I wanted to do can have a positive or a negative them on @thenorthfaceuk on The Scottish Freedom Series. benefits and special promotions
something as close as possible to impact on our climate. Let’s make Instagram, and @thenorthface on We’ve been affiliated with the in Ellis Brigham stores and via
what the bears experience.” sure it’s a positive one.” Facebook. Scottish snow sports scene the Snowsport Scotland app.”
www.outdoor-insight.co.uk
www.sports-insight.co.uk
You can also read
