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 Welcome to the award winning Mountainfeet!
We're a specialist mountain sports shop with a keen interest in walking, climbing and running footwear together with the mechanics of the feet and lower limbs.
We think it's paramount that mountain enthusiasts understand the importance of foot health and choice of correctly sized and shaped footwear. We sell all manner of outdoor clothing and equipment but particularly specialise in footwear and expert fitting.
We're delighted to have received the 2009 Retailer of the Year accolade from the One Oldham Business Awards panel – it makes us feel both humble and proud at the same time!
What have the boys been up to?
 Marcus has been back climbing for the first time since his accident in April. A belay ledge he was pulling on collapsed and he fell fifty feet to the screes below after BOTH ropes between him and lead climber Ian Carr were severed by the ensuing rock fall.
Thankfully, Ian's well set up belay saved him from joining Marcus on the deck and he was able to abseil down. Marcus was helicoptered to Carlisle Hospital with a broken shoulder, a head injury and multiple superficial injuries – a very lucky guy indeed not to have been in a worse state... Anyway, after physio treatment for his shoulder he spent a day at Stanage and although the grades were modest we're sure he'll improve fast.
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 Si has been setting up next years ski touring courses to be run from La Clusaz in the Haute Savoie, French Alps. We're looking at March dates and will run 2 levels of course from beginners through to those who have done some before.
Bear in mind that 'beginner' doesn't mean ski beginner! You'll need some off piste skiing experience – talk to Si if you're unsure.
Marcus and Phil have been Si's bad books ever since they 'disappeared' on the night of the One Oldham Business Awards presentation. This left Si and Liz to fly the shop flag with Si having to posh himself up in a dinner suit – talk about being out of his comfort zone! But a brilliant time was had and the boys are now wishing they'd scrubbed up to attend a fantastic evening...
 After Cap's couple of strokes back in March we were worried he wouldn't make a full recovery. But three months on he's fully fit again although more barmy than before. It's fantastic having our lad back on form again – all hail to Manchester Street Vets in Oldham for their brilliant treatment and expertise.
He's back out doing short runs with Si and still manages to follow the mountain bikes up Wessenden Valley provided we slow the pace down a bit. Come and see him soon...
Paramo at Mountainfeet
 Well, it's taken a while but it's finally happened... We have taken the plunge and decided to stock Paramo clothing. We've always been impressed with the function and build of the products but our guys have tended to use more traditional layering systems for their mountain activities.
But we recognise that there is a place for both types of systems in the shop and that Paramo has a very loyal and unswerving following, particularly amongst the walking club fraternity. It's always upset us that we couldn't help afficianados of the brand – well now we can! We have a core line of product in stock now and can order all lines to suit an individual customer. Call in and check it out!
Megadeals on Stubai snow and ice hardware!
We have a promotional price offer available on
Stubai crampons and ice axes which are ideal for those visiting the Alps this season or you can just put them away for next winter in the UK having saved a few bucks!
Click on any of the thumbnails opposite to see full details of the crampons and axes with 25% OFF our usual retail prices! Make the most of next winter's weather by being tooled up – even walkers should be carrying axes and basic crampons in snowy conditions on the mountains.
For winter climbers or those new to the steep snow and ice game, the excellent Hornet tools are only £100! No, not each... ...that's the PAIR!!!
Rossignol ski package sale
We are offering out of season Rossignol alpine ski packages on skis such as the Bandit B3, Bandit B78, Bandit B83 and the cool park/freeride Scratch Bling. There are MASSIVE savings to be had – just give us a call and speak to Si. We can also look at putting a Fritschi touring binding on to increase your options...
Don't wait till next year to kit out for ski touring – prices are going up in a big way due to Mr Euro!
Asics and Inov8 running footwear in stock
 Did you know we stock Asics trail running shoes as well as many of the phenomonal Innov8 range.
 For the guys, two shoes of interest for serious trail running are the Roclite 295 and Roclite 315. These are more cushioned than the popular but minimalist Flyroc 310 which we also stock and makes them great for training when harder ground or some road might be encountered.
 For the girls, we'd recommend looking at the ladies specific Roclite 282 if you are a serious off roader whilst for those of you who mainly stick to the tarmac we have the Asics Torana 2 which has Gel cushioning at the rearfoot for a really comfortable ride.
Our flagship ladies shoe, the Asics Gel Trabuco has double gel cushioning and duomax arch support to aid correct pronation without orthotics in place.
 For our guys, then we have the mens version of the Torana 2 which is suitable for mild overpronators by virtue of its in built arch support. These shoes are classed as trail suitable shoes but we would be happy pounding the tarmac in them even though they have slightly more aggressive tread patterns than a normal road shoe.
 The other shoe, the Roclite 318 GTX, is a great all rounder that can be used for trail running but also functions as a multi-activity shoe and has the added protection of a GoreTex membrane making it ideal for British conditions.
 Make sure we have a good look at your feet and running style when you come to try these – we can often spot potential problems that could cause eventual injury and sort them out early.
While we're on the subject of running, there are two local events coming up soon. Royton Road Runners are staging the Royton Trail Multi-Terrain Race on 15 July and Saddleworth Runners have thankfully resurrected the Wharmton Dash which takes place on 14 June 2009.
Why not go Geocaching...
 As we supply more GPS units to walkers and climbers, some folk are struggling to get to grips with using the technology. Why not log onto the International Geocaching website and go and explore your locality in greater detail? You'll be amazed at what you find out and more than one of our customers have found themselves hooked after taking a casual look on the internet.
For a fantastic Geocaching GPS package which also offers full in car UK Sat Nav then look no further than the Garmin Oregon 300 specially bundled with all the UK's National Park Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:50,000. Just ask us to demo it for you...
Click on the GPS image above - the link will show you the nearest geocaches to our shop – just put your own postcode in instead and get searching...
Cap's Corner (alias the Dog Blog)
 "Just back from an awesome holiday in Welsh Wales where we had a fantastic cottage at Cemmaes with a cracking garden for me to chill out in plus a hand reared calf on the other side of the fence to bark and growl at! And Ben, Kate and family are highly dog friendly and let me walk down to the river through their farmland.
Spent loads of time down at Aberdovey on the beach while Si windsurfed – chased kites and swam in the River Dovey.
Prowled around Bala Lake while Si and Al Whitty attempted to sail the Laser Vago in Force 7 gusts – lunatics...
Visited some of the major North Wales mountain bike centres such as Coed y Brenin and Machynllyth where Si and Liz biked while I whittled sticks down to matchwood...
A top trip to a lovely part of Wales...
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My main sport now in the shop apart from sleeping is chasing and savaging the sweeping brush – people come from miles around to watch me in action! Unfortunately, after a particularly athletic lunge on my part, it broke in half – luckily Si has mended it and doubled its strength so it's business as usual...
Come in and see me soon – but remember I usually get a day off on Saturdays... "
Cap the Collie
Cap in his Floatcoat – perfect for his rehabilitation
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