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I’ll keep my eyes peeled.

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Does this go in here?

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/apr/18/two-day-75km-peak-divide-trail-run-brilliant-way-to-see-peak-district

Made me laugh/grimace/retch in equal measure.

“A rest stop at 25km offered a chance to refill water bottles, pick up running snacks and indulge in portions of freshly cooked cheesy gnocchi before the final 15km slog across the western Peaks. After a challenging stretch navigating boulders, waterfalls and bogs we descended into Edale for the night’s camping – not before a quick shot of rum at the aptly named Mount Malibu checkpoint. Luggage had been ferried over prior to our arrival.

The evening’s spread of luscious carbs came courtesy of Manchester artisan bakery, Companio, with craft beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from Track Brewing Co and Bristol’s Left Handed Giant.“

Did LDNCLMBR write that?  :-\

Also….

Wild Running: Scotland sky running and yoga camp
Four days of guided runs through the dramatic mountainous terrain of Wester Ross. Includes four nights’ stay in a hostel close to Loch Torridon, fully qualified running and mountain guides and yoga sessions.
£420pp, wildrunning.co.uk   :no:

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Not sure about the running or the Malibu, but can’t fault their brewery choices 😄

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I think this fits here...

I got followed on Instagram by a company called Faithful Ascent, whose tagline is:

Coming soon: A Christian apparel brand focused on reaching and spreading the Gospel to rock climbers, hikers and outdoor lovers!

I'm not sure whether Christianity or rock climbing is more mainstream these days...

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GASKINS IS BACK!

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Revelations 19:11 Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called “The G”, and with justice he judges and goes to war.

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The Stonemasters as fashion inspiration is unremarkable, really.

https://twitter.com/dieworkwear/status/1648537940849565702

But, get you old T-shirts into the wash, there's good cash in it:-

the eBay items (search terms + pricing)

1. Patagonia Stand-Up Pants ($250 vintage; $100 new)
2. Vintage Patagonia Chouinard climbing shirt ($300-500 vintage)
3. Withernot rugby ($65 eBay; $115 new)
4. Yosemite Mountaineering School t-shirt ($250 vintage, $85 new)

And, yes, this is what my feed looks like.


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4. Yosemite Mountaineering School t-shirt ($250 vintage, $85 new)


Yes! I have one of these in a drawer, the white speckled one VGC. I think it must be from about '91, I'm starting bidding at $100. Cash only, no timewasters.

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I think this fits here...

I got followed on Instagram by a company called Faithful Ascent, whose tagline is:

Coming soon: A Christian apparel brand focused on reaching and spreading the Gospel to rock climbers, hikers and outdoor lovers!

I'm not sure whether Christianity or rock climbing is more mainstream these days...

I wouldn't be surprised if Danny Cattell had finally jacked the delivery job and set this up.

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4. Yosemite Mountaineering School t-shirt ($250 vintage, $85 new)


Yes! I have one of these in a drawer, the white speckled one VGC. I think it must be from about '91, I'm starting bidding at $100. Cash only, no timewasters.

Damn! I had an age 11 one (circa 1980) with “Go climb a rock” and ranger uniform clad cartoon bear (in climbing gear, climbing a rock (duh!)) on the back until a few years ago.
(Ironically, I wouldn’t wear it at age 11, because it was too childish).*


*I’d wear it now.


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Incredible stuff

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https://satisfyrunning.com/collections/shop-all?ideal=Climbing

another on the bandwagon.

I have just over £100 to spare, so I am getting 2 brushes and a bandana. Next moth I will drop the same on a T shirt that looks like the fleece I had with hot rock burns all over the front in the 90s.

https://satisfyrunning.com/collections/shop-all/products/mothtech-muscle-tee-16?variant=8338706071880

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https://satisfyrunning.com/collections/shop-all?ideal=Climbing

another on the bandwagon.

I have just over £100 to spare, so I am getting 2 brushes and a bandana. Next month I will drop the same on a T shirt that looks like the fleece I had with hot rock burns all over the front in the 90s.

https://satisfyrunning.com/collections/shop-all/products/mothtech-muscle-tee-16?variant=8338706071880

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"MothTech (tm)."

... it literally just has little holes in it.


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"MothTech (tm)."

... it literally just has little holes in it.

Breathability solution inspired by nature innit.

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"MothTech (tm)."

... it literally just has little holes in it.

I think you'll find that's
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strategically placed ventilation.


I have a T shirt that's developed that technology all by itself all round the collar over the years.

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Hmmm, https://satisfyrunning.com/collections/stoner, that looks a bit like Jim Pope.

I hope they have paid him for using his image. At least a three hundred pounds / a pair of trousers.

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Oh my god. I've just looked closer and realised that yes, MothTech referees to actually little holes and yes, they're actually for breathability. And it isn't a joke. I can't believe the brass neck to sell stuff to the intellectually sub-normal like this.

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Hmmm, https://satisfyrunning.com/collections/stoner, that looks a bit like Jim Pope.

I hope they have paid him for using his image. At least a three hundred pounds / a pair of trousers.

I hope they also didn't mention it to his sponsors......

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Oh my god. I've just looked closer and realised that yes, MothTech referees to actually little holes and yes, they're actually for breathability. And it isn't a joke. I can't believe the brass neck to sell stuff to the intellectually sub-normal like this.

For £120!

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Oh my god. I've just looked closer and realised that yes, MothTech referees to actually little holes and yes, they're actually for breathability. And it isn't a joke. I can't believe the brass neck to sell stuff to the intellectually sub-normal like this.

Yes! That wasn't me making a joke, that was me having just looked at the page and felt my brain implode  because that's actually what they're selling.

 

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