The Hilltrek Blog

Everybody has those few pieces of gear they always reach for. The ones that somehow stay at the top of the pile, no matter how many new things come and go. They fit just right, they feel familiar, and … read more

We love to hear about your adventures wearing our outdoor clothing and therefore we decided to have a competition to choose the best story of your favourite adventure in 2025. The competition Send us … read more

A 1350 km ski trip along the length of the Swedish mountain chainThe wind whips bitterly across the frozen plateau. Up here above the treeline there is nothing to stop it for miles as it comes across … read more

Why do we use Karisma Fleece in our technical fleece garments?The answer lies in the weave of fabric. Karisma fleece fabric is warp knit rather than weft knit which is used by most other fleece f … read more

It was a beautiful Saturday morning in August 2017.The annual Aboyne Highland Games, held a few minutes walk from Hilltrek, was in full swing. Like many local businesses, we set up shop on the Aboyne … read more