Grab your Berghaus, it's time to get out
Berghaus recognises that we’re all outdoor people at heart. We love to get out, come rain, shine or more rain. But life today has a nasty habit of getting in the way, like when we find ourselves scrolling rather than walking.
Berghaus joined the Pentland family in 1993 and, from its early days above a shop in the North-East of England, the brand has racked up more than 50 years’ experience creating outdoor gear. It’s beautifully designed and built to last to help people get into the outdoors.
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Nature is our Neighbourhood Q&A with @marchamilton_
Top snacks whilst out on the trail?
Flapjack. Absolute no contest. Any excuse to break out the calorie dense good stuff.
Top hiking tune?
Don’t often hike with music, but can’t go wrong with anything Nightmare on Wax?
Best essential, non-essential item to take on a hike?
Essential, first aid kit. Non-essential, camera.
Top UK hiking spot?
Proper fallen for Snowdonia recently.
Top celebrity (dead or alive) to take on a hike?
Stormzy? I bet he’s not done much hiking growing up in North London.
Nature is our Neighbourhood.
Berghaus x @cmn.ground - Meet Amber McKenzie.
“I have found a community of like-minded people who want to be outside. I was nervous when I went to my first Common Ground meet-up. I was worried I would be the slowest person there, not wearing the right gear and I wouldn’t get on with anyone. But, from the very moment I turned up, I fitted straight in. I’ve made some great friends through it, people I speak to every day.”
Hear more about Amber, Common Ground, and the joys of hiking via the link in bio.
"Building memories for old age is an important part of life.
This year, Simon Yates and I added to our rich bank of mountaineering memories by attempting to traverse Patkhor (6,083m) in Tajikistan.
Memories this year include poisoning ourselves on freeze-dried food, discovering much of our remaining food had gone off, reduced rations for 4 days, no food for 6 days, deep whiteout snow, no summit, a difficult retreat, a broken Abalakov screw, a failed abseil anchor, 5 broken ribs and 2 crushed vertebrae for Simon, much lost kit, 2 shelterless nights, one shared sleeping bag … and a painful walk-out assisted by a Tajikistan rescue team.
It was indeed a most memorable outing, albeit not packed with quite the sort of memories we hope for.
Thanks are due to Berghaus, the Mount Everest Foundation, Alpine Club, British Mountaineering Council, Pamir Mount Tour, Aga Khan Agency and the GBAO Committee of Emergency Situation."
A big well done to @mick_fowler_berghaus and @simonyatesmountaineer for continuing to persevere through this epic rollercoaster of events. Mick sticking true to his motto - "I'll keep going until I can't".
#mountaineering #alpinism #climbing
Nature is our Neighbourhood Q&A with @gn_ts
Top snacks whilst out on the trail?
Eat Natural bars - dark chocolate and cranberry one.
Top hiking tune?
Really dependent on mood. Sometimes I don’t listen to music at all. Fave atm: Baianá - Nia Archives.
Best essential, non-essential item to take on a hike?
Water.
Top UK hiking spot?
Big fan of Scotland - Cairngorms is high on the list!
Top celebrity (dead or alive) to take on a hike?
Brian Cox and speak about the universe.
Nature is our Neighbourhood.
Berghaus x @cmn.ground - Meet Leah De La Hunty.
“Hiking and outdoor activities were formally seen as something that only older people were partaking in. Since covid, people are seeking freedom and connection with nature, as well as respecting their health a lot more post-pandemic. I see the outdoors becoming much more
inclusive of all age groups, genders, and races of people.”
Hear more about Leah, Common Ground, and the joys of hiking via the link in bio.
Nature is our Neighbourhood Q&A with @go.outside.moore
Top snacks whilst out on the trail?
Dried Mango.
Top hiking tune?
More of a podcast man when out hiking.
Best essential, non-essential item to take on a hike?
Spare socks.
Top UK hiking spot?
Yorkshire Dales.
Top celebrity (dead or alive) to take on a hike?
Nirmal Purja.
Nature is our Neighbourhood.
Berghaus x @cmn.ground - Meet Marc Hamilton.
“Being able to speak quite candidly without judgement in a very supportive setting, has been really really important. There’s a whole community of like minded individuals that are all just wanting to get out and see the world, with people they relate to and are on the same wavelength”.
Hear more about Marc, Common Ground, and the joys of hiking via the link in bio.
Nature is our Neighbourhood Q&A with @ambrmcknzie
Top snacks whilst out on the trail?
Sweets! Something sour and sugary.
Top hiking tune?
Some techno or house on the drive to a hike!
Best essential, non-essential item to take on a hike?
My gold hoops.
Top UK hiking spot?
The Highlands for its crazy landscapes and changes in terrain. Also, good for foraging!
Top celebrity (dead or alive) to take on a hike?
Lyn Hill. She’s the best!
Nature is our Neighbourhood.
Berghaus x @cmn.ground - Meet Samuel Tang
“There’s no discrimination. You’re in a community where nobody cares where you’re from or what you look like. It’s all about enjoying, and being present, in the outdoors.”
Hear more about Tang, Common Ground, and the joys of hiking via the link in bio.
Nature is our Neighbourhood Q&A with @delahuntyleah
Top snacks whilst out on the trail?
Good ‘ole raisins and peanuts.
Top hiking tune?
George Harrison - I got my mind set on you.
Best essential, non-essential item to take on a hike?
My sit-mat, 2 for £7 from Amazon. Perfect to perch on if you’d like to enjoy lunch with a view.
Top UK hiking spot?
The Lake District is the most beautiful and has the most to offer.
Top celebrity (dead or alive) to take on a hike?
Mingma Gyabu Sherpa, the youngest person to ever climb all 14 8000m peaks.
Nature is our Neighbourhood.
Berghaus x @cmn.ground – Meet Joel Moore.
“From day one we’ve not discriminated when it comes to both people’s backgrounds and general hiking experience. The outdoors is such a great leveller, you can chat with people regardless of their background, as you both have this shared love of the surroundings. That’s one of the reasons our group is evolving because groups are making it more accessible.”
Hear more about @go.outside.moore, Common Ground, and the joys of hiking via the link in bio.
Nature is our Neighbourhood. It’s where we connect. It’s time outside. It’s hiking with friends. It’s for everyone.
Hitting the trail with the crew from hiking collective @cmn.ground, we delve into how they’re breaking down the barriers and stereotypes of the outdoors, the joys of hiking, and how we’re both on a mission to get more people into nature, one step at a time.
Hit the link in the bio for more.
We joined forces with @outdooradventuregirlsuk for a weekend of hiking through England’s countryside. Dartmoor, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales – we conquered it all! No matter the weather, rain or shine, @outdooradventuregirlsuk continue to bring women together in nature.
Want in on the action? Follow @outdooradventuregirlsuk for info on upcoming hikes.
📸 - @jade.sellick
Last weekend we joined @outdooradventuregirlsuk as they hosted a series of hikes across England. Kitted out to handle the conditions of a typical British summer, the group took on walks across the Dartmoor countryside, the Peak District and finally, the Yorkshire Dales.
No matter the weather, rain or shine, @outdooradventuregirlsuk continue to bring women together in nature.
Fancy finding out more and joining them at their next hike? Give them a follow to stay up to date with their latest events.
Click the link in our bio for more information.
📸 - @jade.sellick
A Taste Of The Outdoors episodes 1 -4 are available now to view over on YouTube.
Cooking up a medley of delicious dishes using only the freshest ingredients, Thomas Straker took to Islay earlier this year to showcase the amazing produce the island has to offer. From a Venison Ragu to Lobster Bisque, the results were truly mouth watering.
Click the link in bio to watch all episodes now.
