The Hilltrek Blog

Our new lightweight Ventile smock has been named after the Bealach na Bà (Gaelic for Pass of the Cattle).The winner of the competition to name the smock, Ross Toole, chose Bealach … read more

Our initial response is always that it’s not about which is best because they are both great concepts but it’s more a case of understanding the differences and then applying that knowledge to what you … read more

A customer Richard has given us feedback on the Braemar SV smock that he purchased from us last year. I primarily purchased to smock to take on a 3-week ski mountaineering trip along the cont … read more

Our new Ladies Ventile trousers are named after Morrone, the hill which overlooks Braemar in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The winner of the competition to name the trousers, Mairi … read more

As outdoor people our environmental footprint is very important to us, and that care extends to the environmental impact of our garments' components - including raw cotton. As a small clothing ma … read more