Nordic Walking Equipment

Nordic Walking  is an easily accessible sport for most people, it's an ideal way to start getting fit and keep fit. You can Nordic Walk just about anywhere, all you need is an open space some Nordic Walking Poles and perhaps a little bag for your essentials.

Here at Head to the Hills we know our Nordic Walking Poles, with a Master Trainer in our midst we should do, but what other Nordic Walking equipment do you need to consider?

Lake District Adventure Capital UK Bid

Cumbria and the Lake District is aiming to become the ‘Adventure Capital of the UK’.

Just as New Zealand is often referred to as the world’s adventure holiday destination, the Lake District and Cumbria hope to achieve something similar for the UK

 Ambleside Outdoor Festival

  Ambleside, The Lake District September  16th - 19th 2010 .

Ambleside is to host an outdoor festival featuring a host of activities from fell racing to open water swimming and bushcraft  demonstrations.
Ambleside September 2010 16th to 19th.

New additions to our Leki Trekking Pole range: Leki Speed-Lock Trekking Poles

Easy, simple, fast...The long awaited Speed Lock range of Leki trekking poles has finally arrived at Head to the Hills. We have added 3 of the best styles from the range in answer to the requests of many of our customers:

• Sherpa XL – A true, tough, expedition pole. This pole will last a lifetime.
• Thermolite XL – A lightweight Sherpa, for weight-conscious fast-packers.
• Wanderfreund Speed – The alpenstock of the future, compact and versatile walking pole.

Gear Guide: How To Look After Walking Boots

Advice on Choosing Hiking Socks

 You'll have heard the phrase 'it's what's inside that counts!' , well that couldn't be more true than for hiking socks. Choosing the right hiking sock should ensure your feet remain at their optimal temperature, blister free, dry and comfortable, which means of course you the owner are free to enjoy your hiking.

Gear Guide: Mens Softshell Walking Trousers 

With the more extreme weather fronts moving over the country this month, we’re back to real autumn-winter weather with a vengeance! 

If the cool winds are cutting through your lightweight gear it’s time to beef up your layering system with some softshell clothing.

Gear Guide: Ski Jackets     

Welcome to my muse about Ski Jackets, what to look for and how to buy a Ski Jacket or coat

Ski Wear    

Skiing is a great form of exercise, lots of fun  and the perfect winter holiday activity.
Wether you need ski wear for home or away, you’ll want it to look cool and be functional.