Carn now in store

CARN FIT FOR PURPOSE

So i can only guess a hand full of ye guys have heard of the brand Carn?Well,after extensive research and knocking of heads together we at Mahers Outdoor decided to introduce a new footwear brand to complete our already extensive range.Hopefully you'll like it and to help you in your decision making we're selling them at an intoductory price for the next few weeks,how bad!So,below are the details but the best thing to do would be to come in and try them on and see how comfortable they are.Ciao!!

Here is some of the History of the brand in there own words!

Building on our British Heritage and a combined expertise of over 80 years in footwear, within our team of specialists, CÀRN is proud to bring a new and unique range of footwear to the outdoor community.
Style meets substance in our leading edge design and extensive ongoing testing means that you can trust that CÀRN won’t let you down. We work closely with partners to provide specialist components, including eVent Waterproof Fabrics, which in conjunction with our own unique technologies, such as our exclusive C1 and C2 sole units, allows us to offer alternatives within the range and provide footwear, which is more than “fit for purpose”.
Our full service offering, encompassing design, development, production and supply, is complimented by our ethical credentials. It is not by chance that our brand and team has synergy with "cairns", which throughout the ages have provided milestones and guidance for adventurers, steering a safe path. It is traditional to add a stone to the cairn as you pass linking closely CÀRN’s philosophy of community and partnerships.
Whatever your challenge or style preference, from road running to hill climbing, waterproof or non waterproof, lightweight or stability, novice or experienced CÀRN footwear is designed “for all walks in life” .
We believe that CÀRN’s ensure a safe path whether on the hill or on your feet!

So now that you had a read off that or just didn't bother here are some of the very tasty new styles we are after getting in.

Stratosphere WOMENS and MENS

For those who prefer a fully synthetic trekking boot incorporating the exceptional eVent Waterproof Fabric®, for the complete waterproof and moisture management system.
The one-piece moulded TPU Heel Cradle and extended Hi-Cut collar provides enhanced stability and support over rough terrain. The addition of CÀRN’s unique one piece rubber toe guard provides that all important forefoot/toe protection. CÀRN’s exclusively designed uTRX sole unit provides versatile performance, exceptional grip and cushioning across all terrains, AEGIS and TREK-DRY technologies control internal moisture and provide superior comfort.

R.R.P 150

MAHERS PRICE 110

Inca Trail low

Designed with the outdoor enthusiast and urban consumer in mind. Inspired by Ben Fogle, INCA TRAIL is easy to wear thanks to its stylish looks and equally functional due to the use of CÀRN's proven technologies.
Available for both men and women INCA TRAIL is a trail walking derived shoe with a difference. The core outer material is composed of a Water Repellent Cotton Canvas that is Organic, natural, breathable and comfortable. For those knocks and scuffs, toe, foxing and heel protection is provided by a durable Water Repellent Suede Leather. Furthermore the INCA TRAIL is no technical slouch having been kitted out with CÀRN’s exclusively designed C2 Sole Unit which includes a multi purpose multi-directional outsole, a Dual Density CMEVA midsole and PORON® shock system for outstanding cushioning. CÀRN’s N1700 Stability Core also ensures forefoot flex and rear-foot stability for maximum control.The INCA TRAIL has also been constructed with TREK-DRY®, a Bamboo derived lining fabric and POLIYOU®, a recycled polyurethane mixed with natural active carbon. Both these natural technologies help draw moisture away from the foot and reduce odour.Key Components: Water Repellent Organic Cotton Canvas, TREK-DRY®, POLIYOU®, PORON®, uTRX, N1700 Stability Core and SDn.

R.R.P 125

MAHERS PRICE 80

a great shoe for the Camino!!!!

Storm Chaser

This shoe incorporates the exceptional eVent Waterproof Fabric® for the complete waterproof and moisture management system.
The one-piece 1.8-2.0mm Water Resistant Nubuck upper makes this a hardwearing and durable shoe, which can cope with the demands of low-level mountain climbing. The one-piece moulded rubber toe guard provides added protection and a TPU heel cradle provides enhanced stability. CÀRN’s exclusively designed uTRX sole unit provides versatile performance and exceptional grip and cushioning across all terrains, AEGIS and TREK-DRY technologies control internal moisture providing superior comfort.

R.R.P 120

MAHERS PRICE 90

Craghoppers Sale!

Loads of lovely Craghoppers gear going for next to nothing!


In men's we have the following items - daft prices to be found next to pictures.


Nosi convertible trousers - perfect for hiking or travel - fast drying, zip o

ff legs with an anti mosquito treatment that lasts for hundreds of washes. Down from €60 to only €40!


We also have the nosi lite trouser down from €55 to €35 - no zip off feature but we know many of you prefer that so these are for you.

Next up is the men kiwi short sleeved shirt - a lo

vely travel or casual shirt - quick drying and UV protective. See pic right - was €35 now €20!

Below is the "Turnpike" softshell - firstly, softshell is the business, secondly, this is a smart piece with a lovely cut and thirdly, it was €80 and is now only €50 !

Turnpike in black.

Now for the highlight of the show - The "Kiwi" waterproof jacket - a proper waterproof jacket with a nice cut, all the necessary pockets, double storm flaps etc and all for....Was €110, now €60!!

Right - Kiwi jacket in black (also available in "cedar" green).

And last but by no means least are the "Kiwi" trousers - available in navy or "bark" (as in the stuff on a tree) - were €45, now €25.

Right, now onto Womens - First up, the "swift" soft shell - now my thoughts on softshell need no repeating but i will anyway - it's the business - water repellent, windproof, fast drying, super breathable blah blah blah blah so good etc etc - seriously though, if you don't have a soft shell, sort it out.

Right -the lovely "Swift" soft shell. And here's the really good bit - it was €90 and is now €50!

Beneath the swift is the Kiwi Pro-Stetch trouser - light weight, stretchy, supremely comfortable trousers that dry ridiculously fast, have UV protection and a "wash and wear" treatment so they look good without needing to be ironed. were €65, now €30 - yes, that's less than half price.

And to finish, on your right is the nosi zip off trouser in "mushroom" - anti mosquito treatment, fast drying, choice of leg lengths and look great as well. €60 down to €40!!

Thats all for now folks - this stuff is already going fast so come see us and get some.

all the best

nachos and cheese.

Galtymore and a Happy new year!

Nothing beats a good auld hillwalk in the early morning to shake off the cobwebs! Before I started work today i headed to the Galtees in Tipperary. The day started with a walk up the trail to the scenic Lough Curra. We continued over Galtymore with fantastic views all around, then onto Galtybeg and down to the car. If you would like any information on the walk then pop into the shop and ask for Brian!

We at Mahers Outdoor would like to wish all or customers a happy new year and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Kilimanjaro in the bag!

During the summer Brian from the store went with three customers to climb Carrauntoohil. This walk would be part of their training for the mighty Kilimanjaro. Mahers Outdoor are delighted to have supported the girls efforts. So congratulations to Edith, Sonya and Orla!

The greatest jacket that has come in to the shop.

Down through the seven and a half years of me working in Mahers Outdoor there has been a hand full of jackets that i would call unbelievable. With the like of the Berghaus Sullivan, High trails, Trango and Pinnacle 3. The North Face has had their jackets like the Point Five, Down Pour and of course the Stratosphere.

From Mammut last season we had the Kiruna, it was so good we got it back in this year. But with a massive price comes a massive jacket.

The Mammut Parinaco

What a jacket. This is a serious bit of kit, if you are the kind of person who goes to the mountain and the only thing you have in mind is putting on your helmet and harness roping up and tackling some ridge in the Reeks or the Wicklow mountains, just like Partick in the photo below, ok so we don't have a mountain we are using a stairs but pa wanted to dress up so we let him. As u can see Andy is not impressed by the newbies actions.

Hard Shell jacket made from an intelligent membrane that adjusts its breathability to the ambient temperature. Pores open during high temperatures allowing more moisture to escape to the outside, while waterproofness remains at the same level. Lower temperatures cause the pores to close again and increase the insulation.

-Warm weather protection jacket reinforced with ceramic dots, offering reliable protection in high alpine terrain

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Hard Shell jacket made from an intelligent membrane that adjusts its breathability to the ambient temperature. Pores open during high temperatures allowing more moisture to escape to the outside, while waterproofness remains at the same level. Lower temperatures cause the pores to close again and increase the insulation.

Warm weather protection jacket reinforced with ceramic dots, offering reliable protection in high alpine terrain
Intelligent c_change™ technology which adjusts its breathability to match the ambient temperature. In cold temperatures insulation increases, while in warm conditions more moisture is transported away from the body

New tailored hood construction, can be adjusted vertically or horizontally, helmet-compatible, with reinforced shield. Can be rolled down as a collar
-2 spray proof front pockets
-1 arm pocket
-Underarm ventilation with spray proof 2-way zip
-Adjustable hem
--Pre-shaped sleeves with Velcro cuffs
-Spray proof YKK zippers
-Optimally suitable for
Expeditions, Mixed- and Iceclimbing, Alpine Skiing

Suitable for
Mountain Hiking, Classical Alpinism, Winterhiking / Snowshoeing
schoeller®-FTC® c-change™ 3-Layer
Sturdy material with good stretchability and unique moisture management system for high wearing comfort. Thanks to NanoSphere® finishing the fabric is highly water and dirt repellent. Weight: 277 g.

Composition 1
Outer material
Polyurethane
24.0 %
Polyester
76.0 %

schoeller®-FTC® c-change™ 3-Layer NanoSphere®
Lightweight, very robust material with good stretch properties and unique Moisture Management System for effective moisture transport. The NanoSphere® treatment makes the fabric resistant to water and dirt. Weight: 206 g.

DRYtech™ 3-Layer Stretch
DRYtech™ 3-layer fabric with pleasant stretch content. The soft inner material gives the material the kind of wearing comfort we usually associate with Soft Shell jackets. Its small packed volume and light weight are ideal for carrying in a backpack. Its attractive appearance makes it suitable for everyday use as well. Weight: 140 g. Water column: 20,000 mm.

So there you have it,come in and have a look at it and we may even allow you to touch it.............

girls just want to have fun. columbia onmi heat

ladies of the night having a laugh with there new Columbia jackets.

Some new waterproof jackets for the winter.

YO YO YO THIZ IS THE WHITE FOXX THE MAN WITH THE PLAN NO1 IN YOUR PROGRAM, A TO THE N IN ANDREW HUTCHINSON, A MAN WHO BROUGHT YOU PROJECT HUTCH AND SHARKTOPUS THE FILM THAT GROSSED OVER £12.50 IN THE BOX OFFICE IN ITS FIRST WEEKEND. IT HAS GONE STRAIGHT TO VHS. IN TOUGH TIMES ANDY HAD TO REVERT BACK TO THIS BACK UP JOB. BEING A MODEL. FROM THE EARLY 80'S TO THE LATE 90'S ANDY WAS EUROPEAN MODEL OF THE YEAR, WHICH IS NICE.

NOTE: A lot of the The North Face jackets that are not Gore Tex are in fact Hyvent. This waterproofing is North Faces own in -house waterproofing, it is an extremely soild waterproofing that has kept me and Brian dry for the last couple of years.

Mind you we do look after them really well.

WE HIRED HIM FOR THE HOUR. SO ENJOY THE SHOTS. Mammut Kiruna Jacket. €299 comes in Blue and also comes in Black and grey.This jacket is a truly a fantastic fit, great hood nice length and with a very tough outer, a great winter mountaineering jacket.

lined with Gore tex performance it's going to keep you dry.

The Berghaus Sanctity jacket €310

Gore Tex Pro shell

water repellent zips

A removable snow skirt

Pit zips

The North Face Brigatta Triclimate 3 in 1 in red. €199
NICE.
Hy vent
tka 100 inner fleece

CASSIUS TRICLIMATE 3 in 1, THE NORTH FACE €255
Hyvent waterproofing

pit zips

good hood
Heat seeker synthetic insulation inner. Its lovely and warm makes you look super hot.

The North Face 3 in 1 Atlas Triclimate €230
Hyvent. Pit zips

TKA 200 inner fleece

The North Face 3 in 1 Evolution Triclimate €199
Hyvent

tka 100 inner fleece.


The North Face 3 in 1 Brigatta Triclimate €199

Hyvent

tka 100 inner fleece.

Very street smart

The North Face Upland €155
(Grey)

THIS IS MY JACKET (KIERAN)

So when we moved into the new shop i needed a light weight waterproof jacket. After much deliberation i decided to go with The North Face Upland jacket, since i bought it i have used it in heavy rain to drizzle and of course it has worked a treat.

The jacket its self has a tough outer and mesh lined inner which helps with the breathabilty and if you think thats not enough it has the pit zips under the arm to give massive ventilation. The hood is a solid piece great fit and as a person who just hates the idea of hoods with this jacket I really don't mind them.

The North Face Upland €155, it comes in blue

The North Face Upland €155, and black

The North Face Downpour €295. This is your top of the range mountain jacket from The North Face. performance gore tex built into it. Some of the features include

Pit zips

Two Napoleon pockets with zip protectors

This has the option for a zip in fleece. Note; North face garments will only fit in to the jacket.

Columbia Stormin Warm €160. This jacket is Savage great fit over all. the thing about this jacket it has a technology on the inside of it called OMNI HEAT REFLECTIVE. Picture of it shown above.

The North Face Point Five €350

The North Face Men’s Point Five Jacket is a fully featured pinnacle waterproof hard shell for peak bagging mountain men. Made from waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex© Pro Shell which in engineered for the most demanding outdoor athletes and serious enthusiasts who want total reliability when the weather strikes. Fully adjustable helmet compatible hood. Performance fit for leaner figures. Pit zips are built in for optimal venting. Maintain upward momentum whatever weather confronts you in The North Face Men’s Point Five Jacket which is a mountain shell that is a best-in-class Summit Series™ jacket.Features are as follows;
Fully featured pinnacle hard shell for peak-bagging alpinists that keep moving in extreme conditions; made from waterproof, breathable, durable and ultra-lightweight GORE-TEX® Pro Shell. Performance fit
Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
Attached, fully adjustable, helmet-compatible hood
Two alpine pockets
One internal chest pocket
Pit-zip vents
Nonabrasive molded cuff tabs
Hem cinch-cord

(i love copy and paste)

Anyway thats enough of that come in store there're plenty more jackets in stock.

Ciao kieran.....

Some New North Face gear

Here we see Patrick wearing some lovely new North Face gear. If we do say so ourselves very street wise, very street wise indeed. 1st on the list is the very smart, great fitted momentum fleece. coming in at 95 euro. This piece also comes in the oh so very popular colour of "johnny cash" black, but there is no need to put that photo in cause you know what it looks like.


Now up to swing is the North Face Drew Peak hoodie, what this really is, is a jumper with a hood and a big TNF logo. The advantage about this is that its cotton and not wool.


70 bucks how bad

It also comes in brown with all the same features, isn't that amazing, simply amazing.

In this shot we see Patrick sporting a nuptse vest black on the shoulders and grey on the chest a really eye catching piece, if you had one of those posh stripey scarves you would look the boy in your local boat club.
With a 700 fill down its sure to keep you warm.

welcome patrick

Welcome Patrick to the mahers outdoor team we see in this photo our very own trendy brendy giving him a welcome hug on his first week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait till week two

HOWLING ADVENTURES

We are proud to present to you a new blog site created by our very own Brian Mcsweeney dedicated to the stories of mountain trips mountain trails of the Irish mountains and country side. Bringing back the history and mysticism of the mountains we walk on every day. So when you have a chance check it out it will surly be a beautiful thing.

KIDS SKIWEAR

This winter we at Mahers Outdoor are delighted to introduce or new kids ski range. With everything from goggles, baselayers, jackets, pants, hats and gloves we have the lot! So if you are planning a ski trip this year pop into us at 120 Oliver Plunkett street to get geared up. Happy skiing!

Nanga Parbat Expedition

Amongst our many customers here at Mahers, we have some very adventurous people - Going off on all kinds of trips that would leave you either very jealous or glad you weren't going because you couldn't cope with what they are going to do (or maybe that's just me being a wuss). This is "proper" mountaineering.

Nanga parbat (yeah, the photo on the right).

This, for me at least, falls in to the latter as it's one serious undertaking - One of the most dangerous mountains in the world, never before summitted in winter. Yes, that's right - it has never been summitted in winter - by anyone, ever. I think that says quite alot about what these guys are doing.

So before we get into the people, kit lists, itinerary etc, lets have a more detailed look at what they are to expect when they get to that big mountain in Pakistan. (Much of this is copied from summitpost.org so thanks to them for the info as my knowledge was fairly limited).

Nanga Parbat is located in the Northern Area of Pakistan and is the Western bastion of the Himalaya. It is the nineth highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Pakistan after K2. Steeped in a history matched by few others in Asia it has staged some of the greatest Himalayan ascents of all time. From Hermann Buhl’s solo first ascent in 1953 via the Upper North ridge to Gunther and Reinhold Messner’s first ascent of the Rupal Face in 1970 via the South South East Spur, Messner’s solo climb of the Diamir Face in 1978, and more recently Vince Anderson and Steve House’s Alpine-style ascent of the Central Pillar of the Rupal Face. These epic climbs continue to inspire climbers to attempt yearly what is considered to be the second hardest 8000m mountain after K2.

Nanga Parbat is, according to those who have seen her in person, a truly awesome spectacle. The south face is the largest in the world extending over four kilometres above base camp. I can only imagine what this must look like up close and personal - the photos i have seen online are awe inspiring enough.


The Rupal Face (yeah, that photo on the right).

To date there have only been five ascents from the south.

The north face is equally intimidating. In contrast to the south face’s steep rock and ice the snowy north face is guarded by a broad barrier of seracs that extend the width of the mountain. Climbers before the Second World War were convinced that the only way to climb the mountain was from the north via a long arc extending over Rakhiot Peak (7010m), between the two summits of Silberzacken and finally to the summit of Nanga Parbat thereby avoiding a more direct ascent of the north face. The route was dangerously prone to avalanche and exposed to bad weather. 31 people died attempting to climb the mountain leading to it acquiring the infamous name of the “Killer Mountain”.

Hermann Buhl’s summit route has only been repeated once (Slovak, 1971) to this day. His ascent marked only the third 8000m ascent after Annapurna I (1950) and Everest and was the only first summit of all the 8000ers to be done without oxygen and of course solo. Most attempts nowadays are via the Westerly Diamir face which is generally considered to be the easiest and safest with the Kinshofer Route the normal route. Nanga Parbat, as of 2005, had received 263 ascents by 261 individuals (Messner and SP Member Qudrat Ali have climbed it twice) at a price of 62 deaths. Sixteen women have summited the mountain. Numerous challenging lines still await. The most difficult is an ascent of Nanga Parbat via the unclimbed Mazeno Ridge which constitutes the longest ridge in the world. A number of expeditions have made ‘attempts’ on the mountain during winter but to no avail.

So that gives you all a little background on the mountain and the conditions these guys are likely to endure when attempting a winter ascent - We will return with more info in part two, covering the route they will be attempting, kit they will be using and a general itinerary starting from the flights out at the start of January.

It is well worth looking up some more info yourself as well as we haven't even scraped the surface of how bad conditions can get on Nanga Parbat and looking at detailed descriptions and of the routes makes for some fascinating reading.

until next time.

captain disco

This was written some time ago but not published due to technical issues so apologies for being a little behind schedule - the guys are in Pakistan, have base camp set up and from what i can gather have so far managed to get to camp 2 - the weather around Nanga Parbat is (as you will read if you look for further details on previous attempts) unpredictable to say the least so the guys are waiting patiently and doing what they can when they can.

For ongoing updates and photos from the guys, either catch up with us here or check their page - nangadream.blogspot.com

Costa Blanca 2011

If the Irish winter is getting you down and the rain is putting a stop to your climbing, then head south to Spain! With a vast array of climbing to choose from, every climber is catered for.

Our goal for this trip was to climb some of the knife ridges on offer. These included the ElRealet, Bernia and the Toix. Their home is in the Los Marinas mountains near Benidorm. If you want sun, good quality rock and spectacular views then this is the place.

We stayed in the Orange House in Finerstrat. It proved to be the ideal spot to base oneself. Car rental is good value and one can obtain flights at a reasonable price and with food being very cheap it proves to be a money saver!

Should you need any information on the Costa Blanca then don't hesitate to call into our shop on 120 Oliver Plunkett street. All Photos where taken by Brian McDonnell.