The Mont24 for 2014 is almost here! A classic weekend of mountain biking and the largest event of its type in Australia. It is a must-do event for first timers and hard core mountain bikers alike. The Mont24 is on from the 4th to the 6th of April 2014. Even if you aren’t racing it … Continue reading The Mont24 is almost here!→
Tassie’s west coast has a real gem in the mighty Gordon River. This river, despite being harnessed further upstream to produce hydro electric power, still retains its magnificent regal character in its lower reaches. Flowing serenely for many kilometres, it finally empties into Macquarie Harbour, a large, shallow body of water roughly 34 kilometres long … Continue reading Kayaking the Tassie Coast. By Geoff Murray→
Mont is excited to announce that Team Mont, a Canberran cycling team, will be competing in the Subaru National Road Series in 2014. Team Mont formed in mid 2011 with five riders who had been training together with the Canberra Cycling Club Development Squad. Similar abilities, a shared attitude toward cycling and training and a … Continue reading Team Mont: Subaru National Road Series 2014→
By Chris Warner 1st January 2014 We have been here in the village of Bedding at 3700m nearly a week now. There’s no snow on the ground and the water ice routes look amazing all up the narrow valley. We plan to spend 2 weeks here at the guest house going out each day to … Continue reading Ice Climbing in the Rolwaling Valley, Nepal→
I fly to Munich tomorrow and I don’t know where I’m going once I arrive at the airport. I’ll turn my phone on as soon as I get there. Hopefully I’ll have an SMS from the head coach of the Australian Paralympic team telling me where they’re training. Then I guess I’ll catch a train … Continue reading Preparing for Sochi. By Michael Milton→
Over the northern winter I’ve been working as a coach with the Australian Paralympic Alpine Team in Colorado. I came home just before Christmas and will head to Europe early February and then on to Sochi for the Paralympic Games. It’s been a challenging role, working with some great people and athletes all committed to … Continue reading Coaching in Colorado. By Michael Milton→
For the past few months Nick Robinson, the Mont pack designer, has been busy sketching, cutting, sewing, testing and developing the forthcoming daypack range. The new range will include total redesigns of the Trance, the Transit, the Java and Sentinel daypacks. With a raft of new features like the re-worked hip-belt, improvements to old features … Continue reading Sneak Peek: New Daypacks→
By Geoff Murray Having returned from a fantastic solo expedition in Greenland in September last year, I was wondering what to do next. My home state Tasmania is a superb paddling destination so I thought why not do something a little closer to home. After all, Greenland is almost as far away as I can … Continue reading A Pleasant Coastal Paddle→
One of the most asked questions here at Mont is “How do I care for my Hydronaute™ shellwear?” My first tip is to try and keep your Hydronaute™ gear relatively clean. While rainwear does not require washing as frequently as general clothing, it is still important to ensure that body oils, insect repellents, makeup and … Continue reading Tech Tip: Caring for Hydronaute™ Shellwear→
Graham takes us on an instructional tour of the ultimate in lightweight 2/3 person, 3 season tents: the Mont Moondance EX. Want more? Sign up to the Mont Newsletter to get gear reviews, news about product releases, great photos and advice on all your outdoor needs.
The Mont Flyte Backpack on a rough and tumble trip down the Franklin River, Tasmania with a kayaking group from La Trobe University and Brainsick Productions. Want more? Sign up to the Mont Newsletter to get gear reviews, news about product releases, great photos and advice on all your outdoor needs.
The Mont Moondance 2 Tent is back in stock. With the New Moondance 2 you will carry less weight, with more foot room, taller doorways, have greater stability with triple attachment guy cords and more internal storage for all your bits and pieces. Secure your new Moondance 2 today! Graham takes us on an instructional … Continue reading Mont Moondance 2 Tent BACK IN STOCK→
