A Brief History
Mountain Equipment have participated in every British first ascent of an 8000m peak, been part of more than 175 Everest summits by International Mountain Guides and Sherpas and equipped unsupported trips to the North and South Poles.
"We believe in what we do; we design, test and build our gear with passion and commitment. We use it ourselves and we work closely with outdoor professionals to help us perfect our products."
Mountain Equipment's team of Pro Partners are some of the most talented and ambitious climbers, mountaineers and polar expeditionists in the world today; people at the cutting edge who need gear they can trust completely.
So whether you are going on expedition to the Himalaya or learning the ropes in North Wales you can do so safe in the knowledge that your Mountain Equipment gear has been proven to perform.
Since 1961...
Since Mountain Equipment began in 1961 we have been witness to an age of outstanding achievement and evolution in the history of climbing and mountaineering. To celebrate our 50th anniversary we have made a film that brings together personal reflections of some of the world's most significant mountaineers together with rare archive footage to take you on an intriguing journey through the last fifty years in the mountains.
View the full 20 minute film at www.mountain-equipment.co.uk or click here to watch the trailer
KEYWORDS: Mountain Equiment, Sleeping Bags, Jackets
