By Mont Sponsored Trail Runner and Australian Mountain Running Team member Etienne Blumstein-Jones First Impressions: This is a very light and good-looking shoe. They fitted my foot well and were very comfortable. The new lacing system is really good, but it would be good to have somewhere to hide the string when the shoes are … Continue reading Review: La Sportiva Helios 2.0 Trail Running Shoe→
I have for a long time intended to visit Rupert Point in Tasmania’s west coast Tarkine. I finally managed to organise driving up to Corinna, board the majestic old Arcadia II and chug the 17kms down to Pieman Heads where the skipper took me across to the northern side of the river in an inflatable … Continue reading Geoff Murray: Rupert Point in Tasmania→
With nervous excitement we are pleased to announce that the Reel Rock 12 Trailer is here! And with less than a month until the Canberra screening tickets are moving quickly, get yours at the Mont Shop Fyshwick or Online. Get ready for climbing’s greatest stories, stars & sends. Four new films that’ll blow minds & … Continue reading The Reel Rock 12 Trailer is here!→
Ski touring on the Main Range is currently in great shape! Kosciuszko Rd to Charlotte Pass is still snow bound so best access to The Western Faces is currently from Guthega. Cover is getting patchy through the trees from Farm Ck but consistent from Illawong flats onwards. Faces that are normally by now starting to … Continue reading Backcountry snow report from Mont Ambassador Doug Chatten→
With spring here and the snow resorts winding down their operations you may think that the 2017 alpine season is coming to an end. Not so! The Australian Backcountry has only just gotten started. Discover the snow beyond the ski lifts and experience a richer, more rewarding alpine experience. Here we have compiled a list … Continue reading Essential Gear for Backcountry Adventures This Spring→
Our expedition was called the BGLE 80th Anniversary Sea Kayak Expedition Antarctica 2017. BGLE stands for British Graham Land Expedition. This expedition took place in 1934-37 and was led by Australian John Rymill. The expedition performed valuable scientific and exploratory work in this relatively unknown region with the northern base being on Argentine Island which … Continue reading BGLE 80th Anniversary Sea Kayak Expedition Antarctica 2017. By Geoff Murray→
Nepal has some of the most stunning, remote mountain ranges in the world; however, these rugged and isolated areas were some of the hardest hit in the 2015 earthquake. Join us on the 11th of May to hear about how Mont and the Reach for Nepal Foundation (RFN) are offering you a chance to get … Continue reading Nepal Community Rebuild Trip & Information Night→
2016 was an exciting year for Mont staff and ambassadors. Adventures ranged from weekend jaunts to month long expeditions, from local climbing crags and ski fields to the ends of the earth (well, the North and South poles at least). Mont has a long history of supporting a love of the outdoors, and in it’s … Continue reading 2016 Adventures at Mont→
The Mont Kiandra and Spindrift are two sleeping bags regularly considered for 4 season and alpine camping trips. Both sleeping bags are rated from -9ºC to -15ºC, both sleeping bags are made from highly water-resistant and extremely breathable Hydronaute XT fabric, both are filled with super-high loft down (between 785 & 850), and they’re within … Continue reading Sleeping Bag Comparison: Kiandra Tapered Rectangular vs Spindrift Mummy Boxfoot→
Julbo has created the first goggle that works just as well when climbing as hurtling down the mountain! The revolutionary 360º ventilation on the Aerospace Goggle allows you to open the lens in warm conditions, when ascending or when sitting on the chairlift, and close the lens for complete protection from snow, wind and sun! … Continue reading Available Now: Julbo Aerospace Fog Free Goggle→
Julbo has been producing high-performance sunglasses & goggles for the outdoors since their founding in 1888 in the French Alps. With 6 technical lenses specially designed for different activities you’re sure to find perfect UV protection regardless of your outdoor pursuit. Photochromic, photochromic with polarisation, super-strong NXT construction, and anti-fog are just some of the … Continue reading What are the differences between Julbo’s Sunglass Lenses?→
Many sleeping bags are rated using the EN13537 rating which is a European Standard designed to standardise temperature ratings across sleeping bags regardless of manufacturer. Generally 3 temperatures are provided, Women’s Comfort, Men’s Limit & Extreme. The Women’s Comfort is the temperature at which a “Standard Woman” can sleep comfortably in a relaxed position. The … Continue reading What do the temperature ratings & EN13537 on sleeping bags mean?→
