So it’s been 4 or 5 weeks since the round and I think barring my Hip I felt pretty good and maybe was a little bit arrogant about how fast I had recovered. mmmmThen I attempted some decent sessions, the buried fatigue came out and I realised just how long...
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Once upon a time, Emma (writer of children’s books and maker of whimsical things) found herself accidentally nodding her head when Terry (former soldier, entrepreneur, and thinker of Big Ideas) informed her that the only sensible thing to do in their spare time was to start raising a herd of...
Most people with little mountaineering experience, who dream of climbing Mont Blanc, hire a guide. Ascents follow roughly the same template; a three-day, two-night expedition using mountain huts. The goal is to acclimatise, and once you have acclimatised it is important not to lose it; spend no more than a...
Spring is here, which sees many outdoor enthusiasts rifling through their camping cupboards checking what’s survived last season, and what needs replacing. The good news is, there are plenty of new ideas in store! Hilleberg continues its trend of gradual tent evolution, by bringing their increasingly popular sand colour flysheets...
Hello, I’m Sam Sharp. I have worked at George Fisher for nearly two years now, having previously worked at Cotswold Outdoor as a supervisor at the Ambleside and Keswick shops. This business has to be my favourite working environment out of all of the outdoor shops I have worked in...
Patagonia is well known for working to help save the environment. So, when I was given the opportunity to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina with the company to find out about the ‘Save the Blue Heart of Europe’ campaign, I was very excited! This trip was not about protesting against hydropower...
It’s only right to acknowledge the original movers behind The Update. First, Michael and Anita Standring who owned the store and were so instrumental in driving George Fisher forward as a business. They understood that communication is the key to retaining customers, and wanted to create a lively customer publication...