Schöffel is a Bavarian brand founded over two hundred years ago. The company’s success lies in its ability to combine new technologies with a flair for styling and a commitment to quality. This philosophy has seen Schöffel establish itself as a market leader for skiwear.

CEO Peter Schöffel believes that “Good products can only be achieved with good work… and good working conditions”. That’s why Schöffel ensures that its apparel is made using environmentally friendly technologies, in conditions that are both fair and safe for workers.

Founded in 1910, Samsonite has always had one main objective: to manufacture premium quality luggage and bags. Samsonite luggage was and still is designed to be durable and strong to fit the needs of travellers and commuters around the world. Samsonite's quality guarantee, combined with the versatility and many functionalities of their products, allows them to offer the perfect luggage for all types of travel.

Platypus represents a whole new way of looking at hydration. At first glance, these water bottles and reservoirs appear unconventional; on closer examination, you'll discover there's a lot to like. Platypus bottles and reservoirs are so flexible they fit into tight spaces in any pack. They're lined with beverage-grade polyethylene, so they won't flavour your drinking water with an unpleasant plastic taste, and they're much lighter than conventional hard bottles, with far more versatility.

One of the most well-known names in outdoor equipment Petzl makes top-quality outdoor hardware and lighting equipment. A family-owned company based in the French Alps, Petzl is known as a leading innovator in the vertical world and has been associated with all major underground, alpine and Himalayan adventures since the 1970s.

While closely involved with outdoor sports enthusiasts and professionals, the company stays true to its core values and ways: listening to its customers, taking innovative and practical approaches and demanding the highest quality.

Outdoor Research, an outdoor gear company based in Seattle, Washington, is passionate about ‘human-powered adventure’. Their solution to designing equipment is unique. Through their Lab Rat program, any user of OR gear can report back with feedback sent directly to the product development team.

Osprey was born in California 1974 at the seat of a single sewing machine, with a head full of ideas and a desire to design & build innovative backpacks to the highest quality. Today, Osprey products continue that pioneering spirit, being used on the highest mountains to the remotest islands and everywhere in between.

Over 30 years of life-saving experience have seen Ortovox transceivers and avalanche safety equipment become essential for anyone taking their snowboarding to the backcountry. Incredibly quick, simple and intuitive to use, Ortovox avalanche safety gear is designed to be ready within seconds when survival depends on rescue response time.

ORTLIEB are the world’s leading brand of waterproof premium equipment. ORTLIEB products are a statement. Made in Germany.

ORTLIEB design and manufacture innovative waterproof products that enable people to better navigate their world, live out their dreams and respect our planet every day.

Since 1978 at Countryside Ski & Climb we have stocked a comprehensive range of OS (Ordnance Survey) Landranger and Explorer maps for the UK.  The curious name ‘Ordnance Survey’ dates back to 1791 when the ‘Board of Ordnance’ which is what we would know today as the Ministry of Defence, was instructed to survey and map the entire east coast at a time when invasion from France was feared.  Today the whole country is mapped in detail and the Ordnance Survey is a self-financing civilian organisation at the forefront of paper and digital mapping information.

Nikwax products are designed to protect people, clothing and equipment in the outdoors. Nikwax is simple to apply - garments do not have to be tumble-dried and there is no need to wait for a garment to dry before waterproofing with Nikwax, and their products are environmentally safe. Nikwax prolongs the life of outdoor gear and keeps you dry and comfortable in wet weather.