Archive for January, 2011
American Adventures!
We don’t really do long haul trips here at OAG, but every once in a while something comes along that ignites an excited gleam in our eyes.
Iciest competition in the world!
The 8th edition of ‘La Gorzderette’, the truly iciest competition in the world, will be held in the valley of Champagny le Haut in the French ski resort of La Plagne.
Doing anything this weekend?
Check out a bunch of things to keep you exhausted and entertained as the nights begin to get a little longer – these ones are for all you ‘have a go amateurs’!
North Face team attempting first winter ascent of 8,000m peak
Departing immediately after Christmas celebrations, straight into the heavy winter conditions besetting the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan province near the Pakistan/China border, The North Face® three-man expedition team - Simone Moro (ITA), Denis Urubko (KAZ) and Cory Richards (CAN) – aim for the snow-laden summit of Gasherbrum II (G2) to attempt the first successful winter [...]
Doing anything next weekend?
A few gnarly ways to get your outdoor kicks with spring just around the corner
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to the UK
The North Face®, have announced their status as one of the principal partners of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour UK Edition
Skiers head to Scotland for bargain breaks
Scottish Independent Hostels are reporting a boost in visitor numbers, thanks to the early arrival of the white stuff!
Aclima’s HotWool preview
Aclima believes in taking a different approach to using wool in their layering garments – creating different mixes for different jobs.
Laird Hamilton shredding some massive waves
We just came across this little edit and thought it might provide a little inspiration for the new year!
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Dickie:
I knew that - there's a close up of their shoe in the sketch!
