hilltrek

With the higher hills in Scotland now sustaining snow cover, deep cover in places due the strong winds that accompanied the precipitation.  This has been to the benefit of getting safer conditions for early back country skiing.  Already, the enthusiasts of this pursuit have been out.  For example, here is a back country skier touring around the mountains south of Glas Maol.  Clearly a blue sky day in these photos but conditions can change fast, so this group of individuals really take the performance of the clothing and equipment seriously.  When you are miles from home and the elements turn again you, then you need all the support you can get.  Often the layering of the clothing is critical as the up hill climbs require the clothing to keep the body cool and allow moisture to escape, while an exposed plateau walk may produce a high wind chill and the need to keep warm.  Not forgetting the flexibility of the clothing the activity of skiing requires.  One way to ensure all these demanding features are met is to invest in  made to measure clothing.

What are the benefits of outdoor made to measure clothing?  Here are some based on my experience:

Fit
Comes without saying but this means nil to a shorter wearing in period thus you don’t have to limit your activities while you bed in the clothing.

Comfort
Not just for that early wear in period but for eliminating those annoy little snags and wearings that become evident in long distance and long exposure to outdoor conditions.

Convenience
The practical design of the clothing is fit for purpose.  The pockets are right for a map, ski gloves, carrying food and are located in the right place and the right size for access.

Personal expression
The ability to select the ethical and environmental values in the materials used and usually to support a local business.  Not forgetting the selection of colour and style.

Innovation
Customers wearing the clothing and the whole community of users can suggest feedback to further improve the clothing they wear, in short a more responsive feedback loop along the whole design, manufacturing and supply chain.

Price
Personalized to the value being gained from the clothing.