Kevin Thaw
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Local lad and The North Face sponsored professional climber, Kevin is a good friend of the shop staff who visits the UK from his home in California on a regular basis. Check his site out for news of any talks he might be doing and details of his latest hairy exploits!
Kev usually provides a very enjoyable lecture and slide show annually based around his previous years adventures - details will appear on the home page of our website when applicable.
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The Last Resort
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The Last Resort is owned by Ali and Allen, originally from Mossley!!
Both are experienced paraglider pilots, skiers and boarders. They have been running Paragliding and Alpine activity holidays for over five years and have a reputation for quality and professionalism.
They own the delightful Chalet Pre Fleuri in St Jean de Sixt in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps which is ideally situated for all mountain based activities and has easy access to centres such as Chamonix. Ali and Allen work hard to provide the ideal base for your Alpine sports and Ali's cooking is legendary!!!
It's a fantastic place to thrill out and chill out!
NOTE: We have run a ski touring introductory course in conjunction with them which was hugely successful and will be repeated each winter. Ring or email the shop for information or check our homepage for details when released.
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Trail Break
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Trail Break runs a range of mountain bike events and holidays to suit everyone. From MTB trekking in Peru to weekend breaks in the Peak District, there's something in the Trail Break calendar for you.
Si's mate Phil Harrison runs Trail Break and has travelled the world in pursuit of the most awesome MTB experiences. He is fantastic at organising the most demanding trips and is a thoroughly nice guy as well!!!
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Try-Cycles
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One of our good customers and friends, Mark McClure, has set up Try-Cycles. A social enterprise (non profit making) cycle training company based in Oldham who specialise in providing both on and off road training in and around the area.
If you're interested in 2 wheel skills then check their website out...
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The Sick & the Wrong
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If you're visiting Keswick and interested in Paragliding Snowboarding, Kiting or Skateboarding then call in The Sick & the Wrong on Main Street. It's the ultimate for cool and funky kit and Steve is a real nice guy who'll look after you.
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Bluedome
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Bluedome is one of the ultimate outdoor sports info sites edited by our friend David Lynch. News, reviews and useful guides abound. One or two of our articles sometimes appear on the site, written by us or our customers.
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Ride On
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Our favourite local mountain bike shop, Ride On is located in Rawtenstall and are dealers for Giant, Intense, Rocky Mountain and Global amongst others. They also offer Alpine XC and DH mountain bike holidays in the fantastic village of Les Gets, France.
Give Craig or Penny a ring on 01706 831101
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Air Ventures
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A fully registered BHPA paragliding school, Air Ventures is run by Gordie Oliver, a highly experienced Lake District instructor and a friend of Si's from ski teaching days in Italy.
If you fancy giving paragliding a try in the spectacular surroundings around Keswick then get in touch on 017687 72899.
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Andalucian Experience
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If you fancy getting away to the sun in Southern Spain then give Baz and Sam a call. They offer accomodation in Algodonales near Rhonda and although their operation is primarily aimed at paraglider and hang glider pilots, there is massive scope for walking, mountain biking and climbing. They're only an hour away from the awesome El Chorro climbing area which boasts one of the scariest approach walks in the world!
It's easy and cheap to get there using EasyJet to Malaga - go on, get away from our weather for a week!
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Applecross, Wester Ross, Scotland
Mountain and Sea Guides
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Si has spent a bit of time up in Applecross on the North West coast of Scotland – what a fantastic place. If you fancy some brilliant sea kayaking or mountaineering then give Mike a call at Mountain and Sea Guides – he'll look after you splendidly.
Clive & Maureen Goldthorpe own the campsite together with the 'Flowertunnel' bistro and bakery. Clive's a Yorkshire lad who's been in Applecross nearly 30 years and when you visit you'll realise why!
For evening meals and hotel accommodation then the acclaimed Applecross Inn will give you a stay to remember.
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Isle of Man Guide
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We've spent a lot of time on the Island lately and would highly recommend a visit. The sporting possibilities are endless and the scenery is stunning. Check out all aspects of Island life via this website.
Every year, several of us visit the Island to compete in the popular End to End mountain bike race - why not give it a go?
Ask Si for details - he carried the camera for Sky TV last year so you can see a riders eye view of the terrain!
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Pure Mountains
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Jenny and Tim run a superb setup on the south side of the Sierra Nevada in Spain. Based in a beautiful cortijo with all the trappings of luxury associated with a ski chalet, this truly is ride out and ride in mountain biking in stunning scenery and with full guiding and support. We love the place and have had memorable trips with them. Mention our name when you book and say hi to them!
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