Okay, how would you like to spend a day trying out Gore's newest kit in the mountains of the Lake District plus get the chance to ask all those difficult questions about PTFE membranes that you've been saving up for years?
Well, that fantastic dream is about to become reality. OUTDOORSmagic has fixed up a Gore test mountain weekend in the Lakes for the weekend of 5-7 October. It'll be like a normal OM Meet-Up - which means it's open to all OM members - except that on the Saturday, some of the guys from Gore UK will be coming along with lots of test clothing - some not even on the market yet - that you'll be able to try out for real. Yes, even you Baga.
You'll also be able to chat with the Gore guys and ask those difficult questions about fabric care, breathability and what Gore has up its sleeve for next year, not that they'll tell you, but you can ask anyway.
We're going to be based in Patterdale at the foot of Helvellyn and St Sunday Crag so the walking and scrambling should be excellent as well with classics like Striding and Swirral Edges and Pinnacle Ridge just round the corners, plus there's some good mountain biking in the area as well if you fancy taking to two wheels on Sunday.
Accommodation
For once we've decided not to camp, instead we're reserving around 16 places in the Patterdale YHA for Friday and Saturday nights. See this link for details. We'll also be taking out group membership so you won't have to join as an individual. It's a little more expensive than camping, but it will make things easier to organise and potentially drier too.
If you're determined to camp, there is a site at Side Farm, Patterdale (017684) 82337. And if you're a totally committed wuss, you could always track down a bed and brekky in the area.
Glenridding Tourist Information is on 017684-82414 and offers an accommodation booking service.
Want to come?
We're limited to 16 places, so if you want to come along to the Gore Meet-Up, please e-mail me - jon@outdoorsmagic.com - and let me know as soon as possible. That way if we are over-subscribed, we can look into alternatives.
Posted: 17/09/2002 at 15:56
